Heads of State
The British Prime Minister Sam Clarke and the American President Will Derringer maintain a public and not-at-all friendly rivalry, one that threatens the relationship between their two countries. But when they become targets of a ruthless foreign enemy that surpasses every security system, they are forced to rely on each other. With the help of brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset, they embark on a race against time to prevent a global conspiracy that threatens the freedom of the entire world. Action comedy more of the same? Yes! Perfect for a Monday afternoon? Also yes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J646zM7UM8
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Fun opening scene, even if a bit over the top.
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Entertaining at times.
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Fast pace.
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Barely holds your interest, but it does.
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Fantastic appearance by Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
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I also liked Idris Elba here.
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The action is decent.
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Zero chemistry between Elba and Cena.
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Script is far-fetched, especially in some scenes.
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The first half lacks the action it promises, though the second half makes up for it.
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Some CGI is painfully obvious.
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Overall execution feels rushed, though not bothersome if you know what you’re in for.
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Has tonal problems, feels uneven.
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Despite being marketed as a buddy comedy, it doesn’t have the kind of humor that will actually make you laugh.
Echo Valley
The film Echo Valley follows a mother struggling to reconcile with her troubled daughter, Claire. Things turn far more dangerous when Claire shows up at Kate’s doorstep, hysterical and covered in blood. As Kate tries to uncover what happened, she discovers just how far a mother will go to save her child, in this gripping story of love, sacrifice, and survival. Is it worth it? For me, not really…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQiZ5zMhliw
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Julianne Moore is one of the film’s positives—she knows how to portray vulnerable characters.
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The initial mother–daughter drama is conveyed very well (though it loses focus along the way).
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At times I found it boring, with no real tension as a film.
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Sydney Sweeney disappoints with a rather uneven performance.
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Though it deals with themes of maternal love, trauma, and grief, it ends up feeling unremarkable.
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Quite a slow pace.
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A fairly predictable script.
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The whole effort feels monotonous.
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The ending is extremely convenient.