US Edition‘Heads Of State’ Review: John Cena And Idris Elba Try To Save The World And This Movie Loaded With Action, Violence, Explosions, And Not Much Else
- The movie Heads of State, starring John Cena and Idris Elba, will stream on Prime Video starting July 2, 2025.
- The story centers on Will Derringer, an ex-action movie star who has just assumed the U.S. presidency, and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke as they navigate a dangerous conspiracy aimed at dismantling NATO.
- After their plane is hijacked, Derringer and Clarke parachute into hostile territory and must survive with help from MI6 agent Noel Bissett and agent Marty Comer.
- Heads of State has a runtime of 113 minutes and is directed by Ilya Naishuller. The screenplay was developed by the writing team of Josh Applebaum, Andre Nemec, and Harrison Query, blending high-energy action sequences with sharp comedic exchanges.
- The film delivers chaotic action and an odd-couple dynamic but faces criticism for thin character arcs, predictable dialogue, and uneven pacing, suggesting challenges for the leads’ cinematic appeal.
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‘Heads of State’ Review: John Cena and Idris Elba Co-Star in Prime Video’s Messy and Mischievously Political Action Comedy
This Prime Video original emphasizes thrills over intelligence, but it's much better than most of the action movies made for the algorithmic abyss.
‘Heads of State’ Review: John Cena and Idris Elba Bring Buddy-Comedy Spark to Otherwise Only Sporadically Diverting Amazon Flick
Amazon's 'Heads of State' finds John Cena playing the American president and Idris Elba the British prime minister in an action buddy-comedy.
‘Heads Of State’ Review: John Cena And Idris Elba Try To Save The World And This Movie Loaded With Action, Violence, Explosions, And Not Much Else
After showing his penchant for non-stop violent action and general mayhem in his first two R-rated films, 2015’s 96-minute Hardcore Henry and 2021’s Bob Odenkirk-starring 92-minute Nobody (getting a sequel later this year), director Ilya Naishuller proves those feature film debuts were no accident. His third flick, Heads of State, which despite the attractive pairing of John Cena and Idris Elba, is simply more of the same, but tamed down enough …
Heads of State (2025) - Movie Review
Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Movie Review – Heads of State (2025) Heads of State, 2025. Directed by Ilya Naishuller. Starring John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jack Quaid, Carla Gugino, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle, Paddy Considine, Clare Foster, Katrina Durden, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Adrian Lukis, Robyn Pennington, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Steven Cree, Huw Novelli, Arthur Lee, Aled llŷr Thomas, Peter Guiney…
Heads of State: Priyanka Chopra and the Art of Saving a Film
Priyanka Chopra’s performance stands out in ‘Heads Of State’, adding significant value to the film. Her character’s use of puns provides early entertainment. The film’s focus later shifts to the President and Prime Minister. The duo’s interaction provides humor. The action sequences are well-executed, contributing to the film’s overall entertainment value. Priyanka Chopra’s return adds a layer of depth. The characters are effectively cartoonish,…
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