Thunder Force

Netflix, from Friday

What would happen if ordinary middle-aged women suddenly developed super powers?

We’re about to find out courtesy of a new comedy movie written and directed by Ben Falcone and starring his real-life wife Melissa McCarthy alongside Octavia Spencer.The latter plays Emily Stanton, a scientist who has developed a serum with the power to give the recipient amazing skills.

Emily takes it, as does her estranged former best friend Lydia (McCarthy), and together they form a superhero team capable of battling The King (Bobby Cannavale), villainous leader of a band of miscreants who are attempting to take control of Chicago.

Jason Bateman and Melissa Leo also appear.