Critics brand John Cena’s latest film ‘Freelance’ “bizarre and punishingly dull”
John Cena’s new action-comedy movie Freelance has received a swath of negative reviews and scored an infamous zero per rate rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film sees Cena play ex-special forces soldier Mason Pettits who is hired to provide security for a journalist while they interview a dictator. Eventually coup breaks out and Pettits has to keep the three of them alive.Helmed by Taken director Pierre Morel, Freelance also stars Alison Brie, Christian Slater, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas and Narcos star Juan Pablo Raba.Not yet released in the UK, Freelance premiered in the US on October 27 and has been criticised for its derivative action and poor performances.In a scathing review, IGN said: “You’ve seen everyone involved in Freelance present their talents infinitely better in other projects.