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Jack Quaid stars as Nathan Cain (Novocaine), a man impervious to physical pain who transforms from a reluctant banker into an action hero when his girlfriend is kidnapped. The film balances comedy and gore effectively while exploring the journey of a man who initially sees his condition as an embarrassment before embracing it as a superpower.

• Clean, simple premise: a man who can't feel physical pain placed in emotionally painful situations
• Strong character development establishes a convincing relationship in the first 30 minutes
• Jack Quaid perfectly balances comedy and emotional depth
• Realistic, imperfect fight scenes make the action more engaging than polished superhero films
• Extremely graphic gore had reviewers wincing and covering their eyes
• Plot twist in the third act undermines character motivations
• Generic villains (bank robbers) leave room for improvement
• Both reviewers give it 3.5/5 stars - entertaining but not groundbreaking
• Perfect "bloke movie" for watching with friends

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