Apple TV kicks off its big fall lineup this week with Mayday, a new Ryan Reynolds film that’s part buddy comedy, part action spy thriller. And the first reviews say the movie’s a winner.
Apple TV is best known for its shows, and has great ones airing now like Ted Lasso and sci-fi hits Dark Matter and Silo. But movies on Apple TV are on the rise too.
Joining the 15 free classic movies just added for subscribers, Apple has several high-profile original films premiering soon—and Mayday is first up.
Mayday premieres this Friday, September 4 on Apple TV (watch here).
The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh and hails from John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. That’s the duo behind Game Night, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and co-writers of Horrible Bosses.
Reviews for Mayday just dropped, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. Here are some excerpts:
- JoBlo: “Mayday is easily the best movie not hitting the big screen this year and one of the best streaming-only releases I can think of.”
- Empire: “When you hear the words ‘buddy-comedy action movie starring Ryan Reynolds’, you probably feel like you have a good idea of what to expect — some slick fights, endless witty quips, and a reasonably entertaining time. Mayday delivers on all of that, and a little bit more.”
- The Hollywood Reporter: “the popcorn film proves an entertaining diversion, thanks to the mismatched-buddy comic chemistry of the two leads. It makes you hope for the hinted-at sequel”
Many reviews mention how Mayday feels like it could have—and perhaps should have—gotten a theatrical release.
The well-executed action sequences, charming humor, and Reynolds’ lead performance all add up to the kind of movie that could have been a hit summer blockbuster in years past.
In any case, Apple TV subscribers will get to stream it for free starting this week.
Apple TV is available for $14.99 per month, or you can get it discounted through the Apple One bundle.
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