Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder are “dialed in,” making the romantic side of Novocaine work. As previously reported, the Paramount Pictures film Quaid stars as Nate, a regular guy — except for one thing: he can’t feel physical pain.

Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder were among the actors who attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Novocaine" on Monday.

Novocaine” arrives with one bag of good news, and one bag that should’ve packed a little lighter on the ultraviolence.