Code 3 – Movie Review
First Reaction – Code 3 is an excellent reflection of daily struggles.
Director: Christopher Leone
Writer: Christopher Leone, Patrick Pianezza (Screenplay)
Cast
- Rainn Wilson (The Meg)
- Lil Rel Howery (Get Out)
- Aimee Carrero (Elena of Avalor)
- Rob Riggle (Dead Rising)
- Yvette Nicole Brown (Community)
Plot: Follows a paramedic that is so burnt-out by the job that he is forcing himself to resign, however, he first must embark on one last 24-hour shift to train his replacement.
Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Code 3 starts as we meet burnt-out paramedic Randy (Wilson). He works with Mike (Howrey) and is assigned students to help them learn quickly. The latest student, Jessica (Carrero), must learn quickly, as Randy has little patience for students. However, Randy’s methods show the paperwork problems with saving lives.
As Randy tries to escape his job, he knows the next step would take too long to achieve and reluctantly continues his role. However, his life changes when he gets a new job and must finish his final shift.
Verdict on Code 3
Recap
The movie follows a burnt-out paramedic who desperately wants out of the job. His dreams come true, but he must make it through a final shift with a rookie on board.
Best Parts
The movie highlights the daily struggles paramedics go through trying to save lives. Elsewhere, it shows the problems in the hierarchy and the treatment they give each other. The performances are brilliant and reflect the problems they are going through in a midlife crisis. Where the movie shines in showing how different people react to paramedics, some with cheering, others with hatred.
Final Thoughts – Code 3 is an excellent movie highlighting the struggles of paramedics.
