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I recently had the chance to watch the latest release from the US - the movie 'Heads of State'.
Heads of State 2025The American president and the British prime minister can't stand each other. They couldn't resist trading barbs at their first joint press conference, so they decided to fly to the NATO summit together in the same plane to show the public their unity - but the bickering continued on board. Just then, a group of terrorists hired by a Russian arms dealer wanted by Interpol attacked the plane. Leaping out of the burning plane with parachutes, the heads of state plummeted somewhere in the Belarusian wilderness and now, to prevent the world from falling apart, they have to learn to work together.
Heads of State 2025Genre:
Action, comedy.
Heads of State 2025Duration:
1 hour 56 minutes.
What really caught my attention was the cast of actors in this movie. John Cena, who played the role of the American president, was definitely a highlight. Idris Elba, who played the role of the British Prime Minister, also delivered a solid performance.
The 2025 film 'Heads of State'The 2025 film 'Heads of State'Priyanka Chopra - I'm still trying to figure out the hype, but I'll let it slide...
The 2025 film 'Heads of State'The plot is pretty much on the nose from the very first minute, laying out a clear political agenda that's spelled out throughout the film. But even that's not the main issue, since the official plot summary already mentions this theme.
The 2025 Heads of State FilmI was really disappointed with the behavior of the main characters in this movie. The president and the prime minister acted like a couple of awkward teenagers, constantly trying to outdo each other with cheesy and unfunny one-liners.
The 2025 Heads of State FilmThe 2025 Heads of State FilmThe 2025 Heads of State FilmIt felt like the characters were cobbled together on the fly. Priyanka Chopra, in particular, was only really noticeable for her cleavage, trying to squeeze it into our line of sight for the second half of the movie. I would have loved to see more of her acting chops, though.
Film 'Heads of State' 2025Film 'Heads of State' 2025Maybe this is just something Americans can relate to. I mean, someone must have made this film for a reason...
These guys are arguing and bickering the whole time, while the world around them is falling apart in even more ridiculous ways!
I mean, take the scene where the plane door is blown open at 10,000 feet. The presidents are just standing there, chatting away, like they're in a coffee shop. And don't even get me started on the lack of air pressure in the cabin... complete disregard for physics, if you ask me.
Film 'Heads of State' 2025Film 'Heads of State' 2025The plane crashes somewhere in Belarus. And let me tell you, the scenery is completely off. The decorations don't even remotely resemble the real thing.
State of the Nation 2025State of the Nation 2025But they tried hard and even set up a "corridor" of spruces for the shot. Although, the same spruces are nowhere to be seen in the background...
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Noel, the heroine played by Priyanka Chopra, goes missing after a botched mission. After getting shot in the chest without a bulletproof vest.
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The 2025 Heads of State FilmOkay, I'll give them credit - the rest of the crew was mysteriously absent from the distant shots...
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The 2025 Heads of State FilmThe 2025 Heads of State FilmBut then, somehow, she ends up in a building with the president and the prime minister, has transportation, guns, and explosives. How did she manage to get her hands on all that in a foreign country, especially when her superiors had no idea she was alive? Where did she cross the border, and how did she treat her wounds?
2025 State Leaders Film2025 State Leaders Film2025 State Leaders FilmThe creators' explanation for this is out there... but I think they were just joking around. Even a kid wouldn't come up with something that ridiculous.
State Heads 2025 MovieState Heads 2025 MovieThe heroes jump out of the train at breakneck speed, then out of the helicopter onto the roof of a building and walk away unscathed.
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I was really impressed with our Alexander Kuznetsov's (played Sasha in the movie) and his co-star Katrin Derden's (played Olga in the movie) performances. They played Russian hitmen.
And Paddy Considine, who played the Russian arms dealer Viktor Grudov. Russians in this film - EVIL.
Ingeborga Dapkunaite's cameo here is a far cry from her usual roles, and it's clear why she left the country. Compared to her usual depth, her character here is basically a one-liner. She's finally got a decent role, but it's still a far cry from what we're used to.
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Even setting aside the film's political agenda and the fact that Russians are once again portrayed as global villains, the project just doesn't hold my interest. Not even the big-name actors can save it.
The 2025 film Heads of StateJust another American mess that's not worth your time!