Overview

• The Pickup shot to No. 1 on Prime Video’s Top 10 chart hours after its August 6 debut.
• Critics slammed the film for its uneven pacing and formulaic buddy-comedy tropes, culminating in a 33 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.
• Reviews acknowledged some standout action sequences and the cast’s star power but faulted the implausible plot twists and strained humor.
• Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson praised their on-screen chemistry and described working with Eddie Murphy as a “dream come true.”
• The film continues Amazon MGM Studios’ strategy of banking on veteran comedic talent to boost streaming engagement.