“The Union” (2024) starring Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry / Z-View

The Union (2024)

Director: Julian Farino

Screenplay: Joe Barton, David Guggenheim; story by David Guggenheim

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Lucy Cork, Juan Carlos Hernández, Adam Collins, Dana Delany, Lorraine Bracco and Jackie Earle Haley.

Tagline: Old flame. New mission.

The Plot…

Mike McKenna (Wahlberg) works the same job he got when he graduated high school 25 years ago.  His life is a string of meaningless relationships and hanging out with his local friends.  So when his high school girlfriend, Roxanne (Berry) shows up one night, he’s shocked.  He hasn’t seen Roxanne since she left for college.  They had just drifted apart.

Mike and Roxanne have a great evening.  Until she tranquilizes him.  Mike wakes up in London.  Roxanne explains that she’s a secret agent working for a government department known as The Union.  Because on a recent mission several agents were killed, The Union needs new recruits.  Roxanne has recommended Mike for the job.  The Union is made up of everyday people that are given special training.  Because they haven’t stood out in any areas, they are not on anyone’s radar and make good spies.

Mike reluctantly agrees.  Let the good times roll.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

If you’re willing to go with the silly idea of The Union’s rationale for recruits, you will have a relatively good time.  Much of this is because of the casting: Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Dana Delany, Lorraine Bracco and Jackie Earle Haley.

The Union (2024) rates 3 of 5 stars.