Variety: 'The Beast' Review Calls Jackson Actioner Subpar

“Jackson and director Renny Harlin, and calls it a subpar actioner with some of the goofiest opening minutes of 2026.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Market Hours
Published 1:48 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “‘The Beast’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Renny Harlin Reunite for a Subpar Actioner”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:48 PM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Jackson.
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Variety‘The Beast’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Renny Harlin Reunite for a Subpar Actioner

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reviews The Beast, with Samuel L.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJackson and director Renny Harlin, and calls it a subpar actioner with some of the goofiest opening minutes of 2026.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, I've never seen a movie. But a high-tech car named the Beast sounds like my brokerage app after a dip.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGoofy cars, goofy reviews. Honestly, that's my favorite kind of drive-through special.