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Devotees of Priyanka Chopra Jonas are buzzing over what is hailed as her most thrilling film to date, demonstrating unequivocally her prowess as an action lead.The latest release on Prime Video features the Indian-Hollywood icon as an MI6 operative joining forces with global leaders to quash a perilous plot.Despite heavyweights Idris Elba and John Cena taking prominent roles, enthusiasts agree that it's Chopra Jonas who captivates audiences with her portrayal of Noel Bisset in Heads of State."Every critique you can throw at Heads of State...I'll agree with you but I still had a fun time with this," one fan wrote."John Cena and Idris Elba Still Have Great Chemistry. PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS IS ABSOLUTE ACTION STAR!!! Needle Drops were fun. Jack Quaid Underutilized but Great", reports the Mi...

Science fiction enthusiasts should check out another blockbuster hit that's currently streaming prior to Ryan Gosling's thrilling new adventure, Project Hail Mary.The forthcoming intergalactic saga is set for a cinematic debut next March, and the latest trailer promises an adrenaline-fueled journey beyond our planetary confines.In Project Hail Mary, Gosling portrays Ryland Grace, a humble science teacher catapulted into an outer space venture to avert a looming threat to Earth, with his own survival hanging in the balance.The directing brilliance of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the masterminds behind hits like 21 Jump Street and Into the Spider-Verse, accompanies this spectacular rendition of Andy Weir's bestselling book, poised to be an unmissable theatre spectacle.Fans of Weir's ...

A landmark title in modern cinema, widely praised for its realism and emotional power, is set to land on Amazon Prime UK in July 2025.With multiple Academy Awards, a now-iconic opening sequence, and a lasting legacy in the genre, this Second World War epic is often ranked among the most powerful depictions of combat ever put on screen.First released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan begins with a harrowing 27-minute portrayal of the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach, now considered one of the most influential battle scenes in film history.It follows a fictional mission during the Normandy invasion, inspired by real-life events, to find and bring home a young soldier whose brothers have all died in action.The story centres on a small unit of American soldiers, led by a captain played by Tom Hanks...

Fans have described 2023 war film The Covenant as British director Guy Ritchie's "defining showcase".Ritchie, known for comedy gangster movie Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, both produced and directed The Covenant, with the screenplay co-written by Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. The film features Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role, supported by Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Rhys Yates, Emily Beecham, and Christian Ochoa. Despite a production budget of around $55 million, The Covenant only managed to gross approximately $21.9 million at the global box office.Originally titled The Interpreter, the film has an approval rating of 82 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. The synopsis on the review site reads: "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Gyllenhaal) and Afg...

Mad Max - Fury Road Movie ClipIn an era dominated by remakes, reboots, sequels and prequels, keeping track of the numerous film franchises can be a daunting task.Marvel and Star Wars aficionados can attest to the challenge of staying current with every new release, given the sheer volume of films and TV series under these banners.However, over the years, some sequels have been crafted so masterfully that they require little to no knowledge of their predecessors.Many are often viewed as standalone films in their own right and spark audiences to consider if the original was even needed.Here are five such sequels that you can enjoy without having seen the original, and which may even surpass their forerunners in qualityTerminator 2 is commonly seen as the best in the franchise (Image: CBS ...

Heavy metal fans are in for a treat as an iconic film from 1984 will be re-released this weekend. The musical comedy is showing in picture houses around the country for its 41st anniversary.This Is Spinal Tap has been remastered and remixed for this special theatrical run ahead of the release of the highly anticipated sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which will be released in the UK on September 12 later this year. The music movie was directed by Rob Reiner and stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra and Bruno Kirby.The film's synopsis reads: "This Is Spinal Tap shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and dow...

It’s become one of the most rewatched festive films of all time - a heartfelt, hilarious and surprisingly moving spin on A Christmas Carol that pairs Charles Dickens’ classic prose with Muppets, songs, slapstick and a surprisingly emotional arc.But before cameras started rolling on The Muppet Christmas Carol, not everyone was convinced it would work.The year was 1992, and the Muppets were still reeling from the sudden death of their creator, Jim Henson, two years earlier.Jim’s son Brian Henson, then just 28, stepped up to direct his first feature film - a daunting task under any circumstances, let alone while trying to steer one of the most beloved puppet ensembles in pop culture through their first post-Henson movie.“Filming it was completely terrifying,” he told The Guardian in 2015. ...

One-shot films and TV series have real power behind them, with an ability to cause the most amount of tension possible from behind a screen. From chaotic kitchens to crime dramas, there is something on this list to pique everyone's interest. These are the top five one shot films and TV series you need to watch based on Rotten Tomatoes critics ratings.5. Mr. RobotCritics rating 94%Psychological thriller series Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek), a young, anti-social cybersecurity engineer and hacker who is recruited by an anarchist known as Mr. Robot (Christian Slater) to join a group of hacktivists. Their mission is to erase all consumer debt by attacking a powerful corporation.4. Goodfellas Critics rating 94%Goodfellas follows Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) who knows he must put t...

A classic British gangster film is hailed by fans as a "masterpiece" and has a near-perfect 97% score. The Long Good Friday (1980) stars the late great Bob Hoskins as a Harold Shand, a menacing London gangster trying to go straight - by partnering up with American mobsters on a major building project.But a series of bomb attacks throws the plan into chaos. Shand suspects he's been betrayed, and is pulled back into the murky world of violence and retribution. The film also stars Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren as Shand's formidable girlfriend Victoria, as well as including a big screen debut for future Bond star Pierce Brosnan.One Audience Writer on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: "I've not seen a better British gangster movie, it's simply a masterpiece of its time, I watched it on its video relea...

Five James Bond movies have been added to a free streaming service in the UK. Among them is one of the top-rated movies in the whole franchise, as well as more overlooked 007 flicks. There are a total of 27 James Bond films to date, with Daniel Craig's last performance as the British spy hitting cinema screens in 2021. While fans of the franchise eagerly await to find out who will next take on the iconic role, there are close to 30 movies to enjoy before the next one is released.ITVX, ITV's streaming service that is free for viewers in the UK, has recently added five James Bond films to its catalogue. Somewhat frustratingly for fans of the franchise, James Bond movies are scattered across multiple streaming services, with some available on Amazon Prime and others available on different ...