The Union

• Action
• Comedy

A New Jersey construction worker's mundane life is upended by the bewildering reappearance of a high school sweetheart who thrusts him into a chaotic and unexpectedly humorous espionage operation. This isn’t a slick, sophisticated spy thriller; instead, it's a deliberately awkward and off-kilter action comedy grounded in a distinctly blue-collar aesthetic, presenting a staunchly patriotic—and knowingly over-the-top—view of American exceptionalism. The film finds its peculiar charm in the protagonist’s befuddled reactions to a world of covert operations, highlighting the clash between his grounded reality and the heightened absurdity of the mission. It's a surprisingly earnest, though flawed, exploration of an ordinary man suddenly tasked with extraordinary circumstances, leaning into its own inherent silliness rather than attempting sleekness.