Josh Duhamel, known for his role in Transformers, is back in action as a new hero who combines the toughness of Rambo with the cleverness of MacGyver. The 2025 film, now a streaming hit, has drawn viewers eager to see how Duhamel’s character, a brilliant and resourceful man named John Rambo, deals with being targeted by a mysterious group.
Johnny Martin, known for directing Alone, helms the new action film Off the Grid, starring Josh Duhamel as Jack Guy, along with Greg Kinnear, María Elisa Camargom, Michael Zapesotsky, Ana Golja, Michael Papajohn, and Peter Stormare. Despite receiving harsh reviews, the movie is currently climbing the streaming charts in the United Kingdom and is available to rent in the U.S. You can find the official summary and read some of the critical reactions below.
When a ruthless company attempts to use a groundbreaking invention for destructive purposes, the brilliant scientist behind it disappears, determined to protect the world. But when they send a team to hunt him down, they make a critical error: they inadvertently give him the means to fight back. Now, with his intellect and physical abilities enhanced, this reclusive genius wages a one-man war, turning guerilla tactics into a precise and lethal science. Starring Josh Duhamel and Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, this is a thrilling, action-packed story.
Not Even a Genius Rambo Could Save ‘Off the Grid’ From Critics
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When Off the Grid was released, critics heavily panned it, giving it an 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. CBR suggested the movie would have been better if it focused more on dramatic elements, while Culture Mix bluntly called it a silly action film. Variety even joked that the script seemed written by artificial intelligence, and Cinemalogue described the plot as a simple, extended game of hide-and-seek with armed, unpleasant characters. Honestly, that doesn’t sound terrible.
Even so, it’s clear there’s a demand – at least in the U.K. – for simple, exciting action movies starring the appealing Josh Duhamel as a resourceful hero. However, don’t count on a follow-up anytime soon.
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Beyond his action roles, Josh Duhamel is now part of the popular neo-Western trend with his leading role in the Netflix series, Ransom Canyon. While a second season of the show might keep him occupied, he’s expressed interest in returning to the Transformers universe. He previously told MovieWeb that he’d be happy to reprise his role as Colonel William Lennox, especially with a planned crossover between Transformers and G.I. Joe in development.
Duhamel admitted he hadn’t been told about it, but thought it was a great suggestion. He suspected they might be moving forward without him, but he expressed his interest in being included.
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2026-01-16 15:43