Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) is written & directed by BenDavid Grabinski. It stars Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza Gonzalez, Keith David, Jimmy Tatro, Arturo Castro, Lewis Tan, Stephen Root, Ben Schwartz, Dolph Lundgren, and Emily Hampshire. The film follows Mike (Marsden) and Nick (Vaughn), two mobster best friends who become bitter enemies when Nick discovers that Mike is having an affair with his estranged wife, Alice (Gonzalez). Nick’s subsequent plan to murder Mike becomes more complicated when another Nick (Vaughn) arrives from the future, desperate to stop his past self from making the biggest mistake of his life. With the help of future Nick, Mike and current Nick are forced to hash out their differences. Unfortunately, the situation becomes even more complicated when rival mobsters suspect Mike of being a rat. Can these old friends settle their differences before it’s too late?

For Vince Vaughn fans, this film should be an absolute treat. He joins the growing list of actors who’ve tackled dual roles in the last year and a half, and is easily one of the best. He provides the fast-talking comedic chops he displays in films such as Swingers (1996) and Wedding Crashers (2005), as well as the tough-guy stoicism he brings to movies like Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017). Each Nick has a distinct energy, while never forgetting that these are ultimately the same guy, separated by only six months. 

James Marsden isn’t particularly believable as a John Wick-style mob triggerman, but his estranged buddy dynamic with Vaughn is off the charts. Their snappy back-and-forths help sell their friendship while also communicating the tension between them.

Eiza Gonzalez is perfectly cast as the fiery Alice, but she often just plays second fiddle to the two guys. She’s great, I just would’ve liked a touch more for her to do. Thankfully, the dynamite supporting cast easily makes up for this. Small roles from recognizable faces such as Stephen Root, Dolph Lundgren, and Ben Schwartz are all memorable in their own ways, but the standouts are easily Keith David and Jimmy Tatro as a father-and-son mob boss duo. They’re just over-the-top enough to place a dumb smile across my face, and I honestly couldn’t get enough. Even their two henchmen, Dumbass Tony (Castro) and Roid Rage Ryan (Tan), are a blast when they’re on-screen. Yes, they’re all extremely silly, but so is the rest of the movie. 

The goofy tone might not be on everyone’s wavelength, and even though I never quite found myself laughing uncontrollably, I continuously had a huge grin plastered across my face. It’s tightly paced, filled with surprises, and features a particular blend of genres I’ve never seen before. It’s an impressive script that even sets up a sequel in a way that, for once, feels natural. 

Overall, this is a particularly fun time-travel/mob movie mashup that features an impressive number of memorable performances and a truly original screenplay. Vince Vaughn and James Madsen have wonderful chemistry, and it helps carry the film from beginning to end. If you like original genre mashups that don’t take themselves too seriously, check this one out. B