‘London Calling’ DVD Review
Stars: Josh Duhamel, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Rick Hoffman, Aidan Gillen, Neil Sandlands, Arnold Vosloo | Written by Omer Levin Menekse, Quinn Wolfe, Allan Ungar | Directed by Allan Ungar
Josh Duhamel first made a name for himself on the soap opera All My Children, a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy and put him firmly on the map. From there he moved into primetime with NBC’s Las Vegas, before becoming a familiar face to mainstream audiences as one of the central heroes in the Transformers franchise.
In 2025, he takes the lead in the action-comedy London Calling, adding another genre notch to his belt. The film is now making its way to DVD for those who still prefer a physical copy on the shelf.
After botching a hit, Tommy Ward flees to L.A. and strikes a deal: mentor his boss’s awkward son in exchange for a way home. But a routine job turns into a night of gunfights, killers, and chaos as the odd duo battles to survive—and earn redemption.
The story itself is serviceable rather than spectacular. It moves along well enough, but never really surprises. The comedy is similarly uneven – a few jokes genuinely land, while others feel like they’re trying a little too hard and don’t quite connect. What does work, though, is the dynamic between Jeremy Ray Taylor and Josh Duhamel. Their on-screen chemistry gives the film a welcome spark and helps smooth over some of its rougher edges.
London Calling has been transferred to DVD and is presented in 2.39:1 aspect ratio. There are two audio tracks to choose from: an English 5.1 or an English 2.0. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Thankfully, the picture is clean with no digital artefacts or audio anomalies.
However, in a time when consumers are used to HD and UltraHD releases, a standard definition DVD is a bit disappointing. In addition to a decent DVD transfer, the disc also includes just one extra: a Behind the Scenes: The Making of London Calling featurette.
***½ 3.5/5
London Calling is a surprisingly fun little action comedy. It doesn’t always work, but when it does, it is an enjoyable experience.
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