When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.
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Alexander Kuznetsov
- Sasha the Killer
- (as Aleksandr Kuznetsov)
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This is the movie I never knew I needed. John Cena as POTUS? Why not? I like this movie a lot. Is it dumb? Very. After G20, I thought this would be another movie about a highly skilled POTUS saving the world, especially with John Cena in the role, but it's really not. Unlike in his other movies, John Cena is not the tough guy here. Idris Elba is supposed to be given his military background, but the writers are smart enough not to overdo it. Instead the role of badasses are left to those who are supposed to be, the agents and the mercenaries. I like the casting a lot. Even though the story is somewhat generic, the cast members carried it well. It's a very enjoyable, fun movie, and that's what entertainment should be.
Doesn't take itself too serious, an enjoyable flick for what it is.
Priyanka looks a great fit for action roles, she stood out the most. John was fun. Idris was charming as ever. Carla Cugino and Jack Quaid also did a great job in their minor roles.
A well-timed theme for today's climate. Unity is a great message.
I feel like they could have gone a bit deeper and darker into the characters, with some more edge and comedic relief to bring the audience up.
Beautiful scenes in Europe
Special FX and stunts did a great job, editing was on point.
Priyanka is a fine actress, will def keep an eye out for her future projects.
Priyanka looks a great fit for action roles, she stood out the most. John was fun. Idris was charming as ever. Carla Cugino and Jack Quaid also did a great job in their minor roles.
A well-timed theme for today's climate. Unity is a great message.
I feel like they could have gone a bit deeper and darker into the characters, with some more edge and comedic relief to bring the audience up.
Beautiful scenes in Europe
Special FX and stunts did a great job, editing was on point.
Priyanka is a fine actress, will def keep an eye out for her future projects.
One of the better Amazon prime films. Great cast who are all on great form. John Cena is just fantastic and Idris Elba shows a comedic ability that has been threatening to emerge for a while. I really hope there is a sequel as it really works. The quality of the production is excellent and hats off to the director. Some great music as well. I really thought I was going to dislike the film but it was quite the opposite. Unusually for me I watched it right through to the credits at the end. For some reason the app seems to want far more words than usual so I am having to finish with this drivel. Oh well.
I really liked this movie, it goes well for a fun and light evening. Lately most comedies were cheap and i couldn't bear to watch most of them till the end, but not this one, i've got a big grin at the end of it.
All 3 main actors done their job and the choices for the British PM (Idris Elba) and for the President (John Cena) were spot on, also had no idea that Priyanka is that good in action movies. Yeah was no John Wick movie, but i wasn t expecting that either, it delivered for a comedy with some(more) action. A plus would be the special effects, nice job for those.
I would watch a follow up storry for this one :)
All 3 main actors done their job and the choices for the British PM (Idris Elba) and for the President (John Cena) were spot on, also had no idea that Priyanka is that good in action movies. Yeah was no John Wick movie, but i wasn t expecting that either, it delivered for a comedy with some(more) action. A plus would be the special effects, nice job for those.
I would watch a follow up storry for this one :)
Politics aside, I genuinely did not expect this movie to be this good.
The casting is absolutely spot on every actor fits their role like a glove, selling the story without a single weak link.
The writing deserves praise as well, managing to balance sharp humor and clever puns with a storyline that never feels forced or sluggish. There's a clear love for the material that shines through in the smallest details, from the props to the subtle callbacks, showing a real commitment to quality.
The fight choreography is top tier and only gets more impressive as the movie ramps up, evolving from solid to downright spectacular. The gunplay is in a league of its own, easily some of the most inventive and jaw-dropping I've seen in years. As for the vehicular action, it reaches world-class status, delivering creative and satisfying sequences that keep the energy high without ever feeling repetitive.
If there's one area that fell a bit short, it would have to be the special effects, at times they felt merely average, especially considering today's industry standards.
All in all, though, this is an outstanding, silly, and action-packed ride that's absolutely worth your time.
The casting is absolutely spot on every actor fits their role like a glove, selling the story without a single weak link.
The writing deserves praise as well, managing to balance sharp humor and clever puns with a storyline that never feels forced or sluggish. There's a clear love for the material that shines through in the smallest details, from the props to the subtle callbacks, showing a real commitment to quality.
The fight choreography is top tier and only gets more impressive as the movie ramps up, evolving from solid to downright spectacular. The gunplay is in a league of its own, easily some of the most inventive and jaw-dropping I've seen in years. As for the vehicular action, it reaches world-class status, delivering creative and satisfying sequences that keep the energy high without ever feeling repetitive.
If there's one area that fell a bit short, it would have to be the special effects, at times they felt merely average, especially considering today's industry standards.
All in all, though, this is an outstanding, silly, and action-packed ride that's absolutely worth your time.
5 Things Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set
5 Things Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set
Heads of State director Ilya Naishuller explains what he needs on set to tackle a globetrotting film of this scale.
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- TriviaWhen Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) is out for his midnight jog, he's wearing an Arsenal hat. Idris Elba is a huge fan of Arsenal.
- GoofsWhen Will Derringer has the udder from a sheep in his face it shows four nipples (like on a cow udder). Sheep only have two nipples on their udders.
- Quotes
Will Derringer: You know what happened to the last guy who threw a shoe at a sitting president?
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- SoundtracksVolare - Gipsy Kings Version
Written by Franco Migliacci (as Francesco Migliacci) & Domenico Modugno
Performed by Gipsy Kings
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd. / Sony Music Entertainment
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- Jefes de Estado
- Filming locations
- Serbia(Fight scene at farm)
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- Runtime
- 1h 56m(116 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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