Spotlight MOVIE REVIEW Review: Rachel McAdams knows how to boss the boss in ‘Send Help’ Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Feb 7, 2026 Feb 7, 2026 Updated Feb 25, 2026 0 × Lee Enterprises entertainment reporter Bruce Miller says "Send Help" lets you imagine being stranded on an island with a boss you hate. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When does the boss realize just how valuable you are? When he doesn’t have someone who’s there to distract him with the Fine Art of Sucking Up?kAm%92E’D E96 42D6 :? “$6?5 w6=A[” 2 7F? DFCG:G2= 7:=> E92E D9@HD E96 3@DD WsJ=2? ~’qC:6?X ;FDE 9@H H@CE9H9:=6 2? F?56C=:?8 :D] {:?52 {:55=6 W#2496= |4p52>DX :D E96 @?6 H9@ DE2JD =2E6[ 86ED E96 C6A@CED 5@?6 2?5 :D?’E 27C2:5 E@ E2<6 @? 6IEC2 C6DA@?D:3:=:EJ]k^AmkAm&?7@CEF?2E6=J[ D96’D ?@E 2 A=2J6C :? E96 D6?D6 E92E 96C 7C2E\3C@ 3@DD :?E6?5D] w6 AC@>@E6D @?6 @7 9:D D6I:DE 3@@E=:4<6CD E@ E96 ;@3 {:?52 H2D AC@>:D65 2?5 6IA64ED 96C E@ 32:= E96> @FE H96? 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Miller Lee Enterprises Movies & TV Review: ‘Bone Temple’ turns violence up to 11 Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises ‘Send Help’ 3 stars (out of 4)Rated: R for strong/bloody violence and languageRuntime: 114 minutesWhere to watch: In theatersBruce’s take: This is a fun ride into “what if” land. Rachel McAdams is the safety bar that keeps us snugly in the vehicle. 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Max Thieriot works overtime for two CBS series One hit show is tough. Having two is tougher. Max Thieriot talks juggling "Fire Country" and "Sheriff Country." 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