Father’s Day weekend means one thing: getting my dad to choose a movie. It’s become something of a tradition for us, even alongside our regular trips to the theater each week. Still, there’s something a bit more wholesome about staying in and watching a proper “dad movie” at home. When put on the spot this year, he picked “Land of Bad,” an action-thriller currently streaming on Netflix. Clearly, he went straight for something intense and action-heavy, as expected.
“Land of Bad” is essentially the perfect dad movie. Not only does it star Russell Crowe, but it has enough action to keep your adrenaline spiked, and it very much leans into a tactile feel heavily influenced by classic survival films like “Predator.” While its theatrical run was relatively quiet (grossing around $7 million), the movie found a massive second life on streaming, particularly after landing on Netflix in 2024. So even though I’m not the biggest action fan, I was still very curious about watching this film.
