Vince Vaughn’s New Sci-Fi Crime Movie Debuts To Promising Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead Of Streaming Release

The comedian’s new film, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, has debuted to a strong Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its streaming release. The Vaughn-led movie sees him portray Nick, a gangster who, alongside his fellow criminal Mike (James Marsden) and their shared love interest, Alice (Eiza González), try to survive dangers involving a time machine.

Now, Rotten Tomatoes reports that Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice has debuted to a strong initial critics score following its premiere at SXSW. According to the website, the sci-fi crime comedy holds a 73% based on 11 reviews. This marks a rather strong debut for the movie, with most critics having positive thoughts about the film.

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice reviews have both positive and negative impressions of the movie. The majority of reviews favor the film, praising the chemistry between Vaughn and Marsden, as well as how well it balances a blend of genres. It’s also an easy watch, seemingly made for an easygoing time on its debut platform, Hulu.

However, some negative reviews critique the plot, admitting the movie works as a comedy but doesn’t always follow a storyline that feels fulfilling. Even so, harsh reviews still find some merit in the film’s humor and the interactions between its lead actors. It’s a good sign that its score on the site is deserved, promising a fun straight-to-streaming adventure.

The sci-fi crime movie is directed by BenDavid Grabinski, whose previous work includes serving as a writer on 2023’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off TV show, and as the creator behind 2021’s comedy thriller Happily. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice marks his second directorial feature film, and his first to be released directly on a streaming service.

The movie is one of two upcoming streaming projects Vaughn is involved with. He’s also expected to reprise his role as Andrew Yancy in Bad Monkey season 2, a crime drama for Apple TV. As for the Hulu original, its positive reception is a good sign for its success, especially since it will be out on streaming before March ends.

With a strong critical debut despite a few negative reviews, it seems like Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is poised to be a positive release for Hulu. The comedic elements and the chemistry between its lead actors means there’s going to be plenty to enjoy about the film. Its sci-fi twist also means there will be plenty of fun ideas thrown in for good measure.

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice premieres Friday, March 27 on Hulu.