‘Mayday’ Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Are Unlikely Cold War Buddies in a Pleasing Eighties Throwback
A new movie called "Mayday" is an action-comedy set during the Cold War, starring Ryan Reynolds as a U.S. Navy pilot and Kenneth Branagh as a former Soviet officer who help each other escape after a secret mission goes wrong.
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2 sourcesReview: In 'Mayday,' Ryan Reynolds finds his ultimate odd-couple match in Kenneth Branagh
Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’
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5 sourcesRyan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh make unlikely allies in Apple TV’s new buddy comedy, ‘Mayday’
Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’
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2 sourcesStream It Or Skip It: ‘Mayday’ on Apple TV, a Silly Action-Comedy Pairing Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
Review: Kenneth Branagh, Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’
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5 articles‘Mayday’ Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Are Unlikely Cold War Buddies in a Pleasing Eighties Throwback
Ryan Reynolds Premieres ‘Mayday’ in New York City, Andrew Scott is Under ‘Pressure’ in London and More Red Carpet Photos: September 2026
Mayday review – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh set cold war bromance alight
‘Mayday’ Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Have Infectious Chemistry in Derivative but Diverting Apple TV Action-Comedy
‘Mayday’ Review: Kenneth Branagh Steals The Show From Top Gun Ryan Reynolds In Skydance And Apple’s Wild Buddy Action Comedy That Should Have Been In Theatres
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2 developments- Sep 2Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’
- Sep 4Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh make unlikely allies in Apple TV’s new buddy comedy, ‘Mayday’
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