Back in Actionhas now debuted on Rotten Tomatoes, and the score marks a lackluster acting return for star Cameron Diaz. Directed by Seth Gordon, the Netflix action-comedy stars Diaz and Jamie Foxx as former CIA operatives Emily and Matt, respectively, as they are pulled back into the world of spycraft after their real identities are exposed. The film marks Diaz’s return to acting after 10 years away from the spotlight, and theBack in Actionreviewsnow making their way online are suggesting it might not be a triumphant one.
Diaz’s previous movie beforeBack in Actionwas 2014’sAnnie, which has a 28% RT score.
What Back In Action’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Movie
Why The Netflix Movie Isn’t Faring Well With Critics
From the reviews released thus far,Back in Actionis looking like another in a long line of Netflix movies that fail to offer up anything new or interesting. In her review forScreen Rant, Ferdosa Abdi awards the movie five out 10 stars, praising Foxx, Diaz, and Glenn Close, while writing that others in theBack in Actioncast, which includes Andrew Scott, are “sleepwalking through the film.” She goes on to take issue with the lack of originality and just how half-hearted the whole thing feels:
While sometimes engaging, the film still feels deflated because there’s only so much investment being put into making this wholesome family adventure exciting and worthwhile.
What Happened To Cameron Diaz & Why She Retired From Acting
Legendary actor Cameron Diaz chose to step away from acting in 2014 to focus on other career ventures, but she is returning in 2025’s Back in Action.
Though movies likeCarry-On(2024),Rebel Ridge(2024), and theExtractionfilms have been highlights of Netflix’s action movie catalog,Back in Actionlooks destined to end up in the same category as films likeRed Notice(2021),Damsel(2024),Atlas(2024),The Gray Man(2023), andHeart of Stone(2024), among others. All of these titles may feature flashy effects, big stars, and large budgets, but they generally aren’t regarded as being very good. That being said, most have been viewership hits, andthe star power alone meansBack in Actionis likely to also pull in viewers.
Our Take On Back In Action’s Rotten Tomatoes Score
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Back in Action follows former CIA operatives Emily and Matt, who are thrust back into espionage years after retiring to raise a family. Released on Jun 26, 2025, the film unravels their return to the clandestine world when their identities are exposed.
