House of Dynamite should’ve come with a warning label: “Caution — may cause frustration and regret.” The plot goes in circles, the characters do nothing, and the “thriller” part must’ve gotten lost in editing. I kept waiting for the dynamite part to happen… but apparently, it was just the title.
Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson tried their best, but even great actors can’t save a script that feels like it was written during a fire drill. By the end, I was cheering for the credits to roll just so I could leave in peace.
Save your time, your sanity, and your popcorn. This movie is proof that not every explosion makes an impact.