Action comedies often toe a fine line between thrills and laughs, but Novocaine (2025) somehow manages to juggle both with a gleeful, devil-may-care attitude. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, this film stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, an unassuming bank assistant manager with a rare and bizarre condition — he literally can’t feel pain. What starts as an odd character quirk quickly becomes the linchpin for a madcap rescue mission when Nathan’s crush and coworker, Sherry (Amber Midthunder), is kidnapped during a chaotic bank robbery. From there, the film unfolds into a rollicking, violent, and often hilarious tale about pain, bravery, and the absurd lengths we go for love. Right off the bat, Novocaine grabs your attention with a premise that feels fresh but grounded in character. Nathan’s inability to feel physical pain is not just a quirky gimmick — it defines his entire approach to life. The everyday mishaps that normally cause discomfort or hesitation just bounce right off him,...