Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for the Week of March 20

This week, we’ll look at a hilarious comedy about two men who start a day care center and one about a trucker who falls for a young singer.

New Release

‘Panama’

Former U.S. Marine James Becker (Cole Hauser) is tasked by his former commander, Stark (Mel Gibson), to carry out a shady arms deal in Panama. Against the backdrop of a civil war, Becker faces many obstacles. Will he be able to complete his mission and get back home in one piece?

The real-life 1989 invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause) is the stage for this decent—if uninspired—actioner. It doesn’t really do much to break the mold, and the mediocre performances and direction round out this overly long, pedestrian effort.