Other times, the film feels too coy, as if embarrassed by itself. Nonetheless, Novocaine is a really solid comedic thriller and yet another strong showcase for Quaid. The action scenes — even ...

“It's not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up,” and in Novocaine ... After the movie, Collider’s Steve Weintraub will moderate a Q&A with Berk and Olsen ...

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.