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Eddie Murphy's The Pickup: A Heist Comedy Misfire

8/5/2025

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Eddie Murphy's latest film, *The Pickup*, hits Prime Video on August 6, but it misses the mark. This heist comedy, starring Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, struggles to find its comedic rhythm. With a lackluster plot centered on an armored truck heist, audiences are left yearning for wit and excitement that never materialize.

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Eddie Murphy's latest film, *The Pickup*, hits Prime Video on August 6, but it misses the mark. This heist comedy, starring Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, struggles to find its comedic rhythm. With a lackluster plot centered on an armored truck heist, audiences are left yearning for wit and excitement that never materialize.