Novocaine lampoons a long-standing issue in action cinema, in which the main character appears to be impervious to danger.

“Novocaine,” a Paramount Pictures release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for “strong, bloody violence, language throughout, grisly images).

When a movie like Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid, sounds like John Wick meets Nobody, there is a high chance of it being a derivative action flick. Luckily, Novocaine has the sauce. In a somewhat ...

Novocaine seems especially crafted with Quaid’s ongoing screen presence in mind. It is nothing if not a continuation of a theme, both for Quaid and for the John Wick-ification of action films.

Novocaine is a really solid comedic thriller and yet another strong showcase for Jack Quaid.

Over the last few years, Novocaine star Jack Quaid has carved himself a niche by playing the everyman archetype with a genre twist. Quaid's leading role in Novocaine feels like a natural ...

“Novocaine” doesn’t need to make anyone this numb, not after start with a real (sorry) shot to the arm. Grade: C+ “Novocaine” premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

Nathan Caine may not be able to feel pain, as the tagline for the new action-comedy "Novocaine" reads, but the same does not apply to audiences.

Entertainment Movie Review: 'Novocaine,' with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Jack Quaid in a scene from "Novocaine." Credit: AP ...

Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy March 13, 2025 by Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press ...

Novocaine," an action-comedy starring Jack Quaid, offers a mix of humor and intense violence. The film follows Nathan Caine, who can't feel pain, on a chaotic quest to rescue a kidnapped bank teller.

Nathan Caine may not be able to feel pain, as the tagline for the new action-comedy “Novocaine” reads, but the same does not apply to audiences. Although he doesn’t scream when his leg is ...