As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for action-comedy mashups and a knack for spotting cinematic influences, I must admit that Paul Feig’s latest offering, “Jackpot!”, has piqued my interest. With its intriguing premise of California’s daily lottery winner becoming a target for bloodthirsty citizens, it seems to be a unique blend of the chaos from “The Purge” and the wacky action sequences reminiscent of Jackie Chan, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, The Three Stooges, and even Warner Brothers cartoons.
In a unique comedic style similar to his work on The Purge, director Paul Feig is crafting Jackpot!, an action-comedy streaming on Prime Video. Starring Awkwafina as Katie and John Cena as Noel, the story goes that California residents can murder the daily lottery winner in L.A. to claim their multi-million dollar prize, much like how American citizens have one day a year to commit any crime in The Purge. However, things get complicated when Katie, who accidentally entered the lottery and won, is pursued by money-grabbing and bloodthirsty Angelenos. To keep her safe, Noel – a freelance lottery bodyguard – steps in and promises to take a cut of her winnings for his services.
Paul Feig Details Jackpot!’s Action-Comedy Inspiration
The game “Jackpot!” has been in the works since March 2023, initially known as “Grand Theft Lotto”. Despite its title being inspired by the famous “Grand Theft Auto” series, Feig clarified to ComicBook that he did not draw inspiration from the iconic video game franchise when creating the action sequences for “Jackpot!”.
As a devotee, I found it deeply influenced by the high-octane stunts of Jackie Chan, the slapstick humor of Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton’s silent comedies, the zany antics of The Three Stooges, and the anarchic spirit of Warner Brothers cartoons. Feig elucidated that I aimed to infuse it with a sense of chaos, yet maintain a semblance of reality within the absurdity – ensuring it doesn’t veer into fantasy territory where people acquire supernatural abilities like flight. Instead, it’s raw and gritty, reminiscent of the Hong Kong action genre.
In the humor-filled aspect of “Jackpot!”, the chemistry between Awkwafina and Cena shines brightly. While Katie finds herself on the brink of winning a fortune, she has no desire to participate in the lottery. Similarly, Noel shows no interest in violence.
The protagonist prefers not to engage in the conflict, which creates humor for me. This situation evokes a sense of desperation, as if he’s pleading, “Please let me out! Let me out! I’ll find any means to resolve this!” Feig added. Moreover, John Cena enters the scene not like a tough action hero, but as a considerate individual who aims to shield her while avoiding harming others. This dynamic results in an enjoyable and good-natured atmosphere that reflects my desire for my films to be lighthearted and kind at their core.
Jackpot! arrives on Prime Video on Thursday, August 15th.
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2024-08-14 18:15