Operation Taco Gary's
The brief
Operation Taco Gary's feels like a spiritual successor to Attack the Block meets The World's End, but with significantly more taco puns and Simon Rex doing his best stoned everyman routine. Director Michael Kvamme keeps the alien invasion beats moving at a solid clip while leaning hard into the absurdity of corporate fast food as humanity's downfall. The comedy hits more than it misses thanks to Dustin Milligan and Brenda Song's chemistry, though Jason Biggs feels like he wandered in from a different movie entirely. Perfect for anyone who thought Shaun of the Dead needed more drive-thru windows and less emotional weight.
The verdict
If you're craving a silly alien invasion comedy that doesn't take itself seriously and love the idea of fast food being humanity's doom, this is a perfect Friday night watch with plenty of laughs and taco puns. If you prefer your sci-fi comedies with emotional depth like Shaun of the Dead or can't stand absurdist humor, skip this one for something with more substance.
Watch with
- 👥 Perfect for friends who love dumb fun comedies
- 👫 Great for couples wanting lighthearted sci-fi
- ⚠️ Skip if you hate juvenile humor
Heads up
- Crude humor and drug references throughout (moderate)
- Mild sci-fi violence and alien encounters (brief)
- Sexual innuendo and adult language (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Michael Kvamme
- Cast
- Simon Rex, Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, Jason Biggs, Arturo Castro, Tony Cavalero, Doug Jones
Official synopsis
Two brothers uncover an alien invasion hidden inside a fast-food chain and must save Earth.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Pizza Movie (2026)
Both comedies feature food industry settings with absurd conspiracies.
Total runtime: 1h 27m + 1h 37m = 3h 4m
