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This Cool Action Movie On Prime Video Is A Must-see: "Very Slick!"
Idris Elba and John Cena team up in a thrilling comedy. Their chemistry adds depth to the action-packed narrative.
Prime Video has another hit with Heads of State, an energetic action-comedy where Idris Elba and John Cena must work together to stop a global conspiracy. Directed by Ilya Naishuller, the film blends political satire with over-the-top action.
Heads of State follows British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (Cena), who are locked in a public feud until they find themselves crashing down with Air Force One. Pursued by foes intent on eliminating them, they team up with MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to unravel a plot threatening world order.
Reviews are mixed, yet leaning positive: Heads of State scores 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74% with audiences. Much praise has gone to the chemistry between Elba and Cena, who perfectly complement each other as the serious leader and comedic loose cannon. Critics particularly commend Naishuller’s 'slick' direction, though the script is sometimes deemed messy.
Tatat Bunnag from the Bangkok Post calls it "the perfect film for the end of a long week." Fox19 highlights that the stars impress, even if the rest falls short. However, not everyone is convinced: some reviewers find the plot thin and the tone inconsistent.
What Heads of State primarily does is entertain. From spectacular action scenes to witty dialogue, the film maintains a high pace. It’s the kind of movie where you shouldn’t think too hard. Just watch, laugh, and enjoy the action.
For lovers of popcorn cinema with a touch of political parody, this is a home run. And with stars like Elba, Cena, and Chopra on the poster, you know you won’t lack for visual excitement and energy.
One of the biggest surprises of Heads of State is the chemistry between Idris Elba and John Cena. On paper, they seem an unlikely duo: the serious dramatic actor Elba, known for roles in Luther, Beasts of No Nation, and The Wire, and Cena, who started his career in wrestling before breaking through with self-deprecating humor and physical comedy in films like Peacemaker and Blockers.
But that contrast works perfectly here. Elba plays the serious, frustrated leader while Cena embodies the wild president who makes jokes out of everything.
Heads of State follows British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (Cena), who are locked in a public feud until they find themselves crashing down with Air Force One. Pursued by foes intent on eliminating them, they team up with MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to unravel a plot threatening world order.
Audience Favorite Despite Mixed Reviews
Reviews are mixed, yet leaning positive: Heads of State scores 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74% with audiences. Much praise has gone to the chemistry between Elba and Cena, who perfectly complement each other as the serious leader and comedic loose cannon. Critics particularly commend Naishuller’s 'slick' direction, though the script is sometimes deemed messy.
Tatat Bunnag from the Bangkok Post calls it "the perfect film for the end of a long week." Fox19 highlights that the stars impress, even if the rest falls short. However, not everyone is convinced: some reviewers find the plot thin and the tone inconsistent.
Light, Explosive, And Entertaining
What Heads of State primarily does is entertain. From spectacular action scenes to witty dialogue, the film maintains a high pace. It’s the kind of movie where you shouldn’t think too hard. Just watch, laugh, and enjoy the action.
For lovers of popcorn cinema with a touch of political parody, this is a home run. And with stars like Elba, Cena, and Chopra on the poster, you know you won’t lack for visual excitement and energy.
An Unexpected Combo
One of the biggest surprises of Heads of State is the chemistry between Idris Elba and John Cena. On paper, they seem an unlikely duo: the serious dramatic actor Elba, known for roles in Luther, Beasts of No Nation, and The Wire, and Cena, who started his career in wrestling before breaking through with self-deprecating humor and physical comedy in films like Peacemaker and Blockers.
But that contrast works perfectly here. Elba plays the serious, frustrated leader while Cena embodies the wild president who makes jokes out of everything.
