Heads Of State Movie Review

Story: Before a terrible worldwide threat compels them to set aside their egos and cooperate, US President Will Derringer (John Cena) and UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) are bitter rivals with a highly visible rivalry. The two are left isolated and pursued across borders after Air Force One is shot down in midair.
Before time runs out, MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) assists them in exposing a complex conspiracy.
Review: In Ilya Naishuller’s sleek, exuberant action comedy, politics becomes combustible and personal. Half the enjoyment is seeing two world leaders, a flamboyant action hero-turned-US president and a stern, no nonsense British prime minister, squabble like schoolchildren while avoiding bombs and bullets; the other half is the nonstop action interwoven with a scathing story. Sam and Will’s personal rivalry, a high-stakes hunt headed by Viktor Gradov (played by Paddy Considine as a Russian mob lord on a vengeful warpath), and a bigger scheme to undermine international peace are all balanced in this spectacular adventure.
These strands are expertly woven into a seamless, tightly wound story by authors Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query. The high point? Every action set piece offers thrilling, suspenseful experiences. The movie, which is an actioncomedy, successfully blends the two genres without one taking center stage. Amidst the heart-pounding scenes, there is ample opportunity for amusement. Elba and Cena’s witty banter provides a lot of the humor, and the film’s allure is enhanced by their impeccable comic timing and indisputable connection.
Every action scene is exciting, from serious battles on Air Force One to ones on a speeding train and those on the roads to a ridiculous altercation with Polish punk youngsters. John Cena excels as his polar opposite, an energetic former action hero performing for the audience, while Idris Elba is excellent as a stern prime minister and former military guy. Lame puns aside, Priyanka Chopra Jonas adds flair as the MI6 agent, excelling in both acting and action. From the opening scene, in which her covert team’s cover is revealed, to making sure the two remain safe from their adversaries and are able to avert a situation that would destroy international peace, she is remarkable in every scene. Notable is Jack Quaid’s portrayal of Marty Comer, a nervous but sincere government agent entrusted with managing the operations and security of President Will Derringer. Despite not being a conventional action hero, he excels as the comic relief. This is an exciting diplomatic diversion worth taking, with no dull parts and a story that moves quickly forward. It effortlessly strikes the ideal balance between comedy and action, and it is always enjoyable.