Action Point

Synopsis

Action Point is a 2018 comedy film starring Johnny Knoxville as D.C., the mischievous owner of a low-rent, out-of-control amusement park where the rides are designed with minimum safety regulations for maximum fun. Facing financial difficulties and competition from a state-of-the-art theme park, D.C. must do whatever it takes to keep Action Point running, even if it means putting himself and his employees in harm's way. As the stakes rise and the chaotic park becomes a liability, D.C. and his loyal friends must come up with crazy schemes to save their beloved amusement park from shutting down. Packed with thrill-seeking stunts and slapstick humor, Action Point promises a wild and reckless ride filled with laughs and heartwarming moments.

Cast

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  Johnny Knoxville

  Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver

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  Chris Pontius

  Benny

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  Clover Nee

  Rudie

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  Eleanor Worthington-Cox

  Boogie

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  Susan Yeagley

  Adult Boogie

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  Dan Bakkedahl

  Knoblach

Reviews

Action Point received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a low 16% rating, with critics calling it a lackluster attempt at recreating the Jackass-style humor in a fictional setting. IMDb users rated the movie 5.1 out of 10, acknowledging the film's entertainment value but criticizing its weak plot and repetitive gags. Metacritic scored Action Point 36 out of 100, citing it as a typical Johnny Knoxville comedy that relies heavily on crude humor and over-the-top stunts. Despite the negative reviews, some viewers appreciated the film's nostalgic nod to old-school amusement parks and Johnny Knoxville's dedication to performing his own risky stunts.