“Stuber” (2019) starring Dave Bautista & Kumail Namjiani / Z-View

Stuber (2019)

Director:  Michael Dowse

Screenplay: Tripper Clancy

Stars: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Mira Sorvino, Natalie Morales, Iko Uwais, Betty Gilpin, Karen Gillan, Steve Howey, Rene Moran, Amin Joseph and Christine Horn.

Tagline: Saving the day takes a pair

The Plot…

Six months ago L.A. Detective Vic Manning’s partner was killed by Oka Tedjo, a notorious drug kingpin.  Vic blames himself.  He lost his glasses in pursuit and was seconds late to his partner being gunned down.

Vic decides to get eye surgery so he won’t need glasses.  The operation was a success, but it will be a few days before Vic’s vision returns to normal.  The time off will do him good.  But when one of his informants gives Vic info on the location of Oka Tedjo, Vic knows he can’t wait.

Vic’s nearly blind,  so he calls an Uber to take him to killer’s location.  Stu, a timid man, shows up.  One thing leads to another a Stu finds himself partner to a nearly blind cop on a mission to catch a killer.

The meter is running!

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani had fun chemistry.  It was nice seeing Mira Sorvino.  Bautista gives a funny performance as a nearly blind cop.  Stuber is a much better film than expected.

Stuber (2019) rates 3 of 5 stars