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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Film hailed as 'one of the greatest of all time' now streaming on Amazon Prime
Black Hawk Down is widely regarded as one of the 'greatest' war films (Picture: Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock) A film described as 'a triumph' and 'a relentless force' by critics is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Tom Hardy, Ewan McGregor, Orlando Bloom, and Jason Isaacs, to name a few, Black Hawk Down was released in 2001 and is now regarded as one of the 'greatest' war films ever made. The highly intense action flick is based on the story of the Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down during the Battle of Mogadishu. It saw US forces attempt to bring down Somali National Alliance (SNA) Leader Mohammed Farah Aidid by capturing some of his top aides. However, the mission went awry when two of the US' Black Hawk aircraft were struck, plunging the American soldiers into a deadly fight with the Somalis. Also known now as the Black Hawk Down Incident, the battle led to the death of at least 18 Americans and an estimated 200 Somalis, plus many more were wounded. It starred a whole host of established actors, including Jason Isaacs (Picture: Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock) A plot synopsis for the film reads: 'The story of 160 elite US soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord but found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis.' It received two Oscars for best editing and best sound and grossed a respectable $173million (£129m), but on a high $92m (£69m) budget. Meanwhile, critics have long lauded director Ridley Scott for capturing 'commanding' visuals and creating a 'compelling account' of true events. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Black Hawk Down has a 76% score from critics and 88% from audience reviews, which are not to be sniffed at. Sharing their thoughts, Keith Garlington of Keith & the Movies writes: 'Black Hawk Down is an intense, visceral experience. It's gritty action one minute and deeply moving the next. But it never loses sight of its main focus – the soldiers.' 'Black Hawk Down makes that point without preachment, in precise and pitiless imagery. And for that reason alone it takes its place on the very short list of the unforgettable movies about war and its ineradicable and immeasurable costs', added Time Magazine's Richard Schickel. However, the movie also attracted backlash for historical inaccuracies (Picture: Releasing/THA/Shutterstock) Jimmy O of Film Snobs declared Black Hawk Down the 'gold standard for war films', while Alex Sandell of Juicy Cerebellum called it 'beautiful in its ugliness, and sad in its beauty.' 'It's hard to walk out of this movie without feeling shaken', admitted Cynthia Fuchs of the Philadelphia City Paper, as Jeffrey Chen of Window to the Movies praised the 'realistic battle sequences' for 'magnifying the difficulty of the choice between valuing life and valuing war efficiency.' But while Black Hawk Down certainly hasn't been short on glowing reviews over the years, it's also received backlash. Many have accused it of historical inaccuracies and wrongly influencing the way people remember the Battle of Mogadishu with its creative liberties. Some of the inaccuracies raised include not correctly portraying why American troops were in Somalia and failing to show that the real-life battle lasted between 18 and 24 hours. Team Red, White & Blue also wrote in their list of 10 inaccuracies that 'the film leads viewers to believe the purpose of the operation was to destabilise the Somali government and bring humanitarian aid to the people. And that's not an accurate representation of the history.' Black Hawk Down was directed by Ridley Scott (Picture: Releasing/THA/Shutterstock) It was based on the story of the 1993 battle (Picture: Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock) They further claim the film 'only represents a small fraction of the servicemen involved' when, in reality, '450 men were deployed to Somalia as part of Task Force Ranger to execute Operation Gothic Serpent.' So it's safe to say that while those who love Black Hawk Down can't speak highly enough of it, there are people who just can't get on board. Regardless, it remains a conversation still over 30 years later, having also helped propel now well-established, award-winning actor Hardy to prominence, given how this was his very first role. Stream Black Hawk Down now on Amazon Prime Video. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: These are the 10 best sci-fi films of all time according to film lovers Arrow MORE: Star Wars is getting a new trigger warning 26 years later Arrow MORE: Wolfenstein 3 hopes reignited as live action TV show is announced
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who is 'Game Of Thrones' star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau? What is he doing in Bengaluru?
Prominent for portraying Jaime Lannister in the well-known Game Of Thrones series, Nikolaj Coster Waldau was seen in Bengaluru and fans couldn't wait to get his once glimpse and click some photos with him. One of the content creators, who was at Rameshwaram Cafe filming herself, was surprised to spot Nikolaj and posted about it on social media. Nikolaj William Coster‑Waldau, 55, is a Danish actor, producer, and climate advocate. He is best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2019. Born on July 27, 1970, in Denmark, he trained at the Danish National School of Theatre and gained national recognition with the 1994 thriller Nightwatch. He made his US film debut in Black Hawk Down (2001) and went on to appear in both European and Hollywood films like Headhunters, Oblivion, and Gods of Egypt. He co-wrote and starred in the survival drama Against the Ice (2022), and currently hosts the documentary series An Optimist's Guide to the Planet. Married to Greenlandic actress Nukâka since 1997, he is also a father of two and a passionate football fan. Nikolaj's next appearance will be in the upcoming historical epic series King and Conqueror, set to premiere on the BBC. The trailer for the series was released online yesterday, July 25. He also stars alongside Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me. Nikolaj Coster Waldau visited Bengaluru during a personal leisure trip to India with fellow tourists. Engineer-turned-content creator Miss Shakira stated, 'So I was at @therameshwaramcafe ,Bengaluru when I was randomly filming myself and just found @nikolajwilliamcw aka Jaime Lannister from @gameofthrones standing just behind me , it was a star-struck moment.' Nikolaj donned a black shirt and a matching cap. He was seen savouring idlis and dosas. One of the users commented, 'Omg, where did you find him? Did you ask how is Cersei?' Another joked, "Fake. That's clearly not Jaime Lannister. He lost his right hand in season 3.' Besides Shakira, the team at Rameshwaram Cafe posted pictures with the actor as all looked enthusiastic after his visit there. 'A star-studded moment at The Rameshwaram Cafe, Rajajinagar! Today, we had the absolute honour of hosting the incredibly talented Nikolaj William Coster-Waldau and his team... We are beyond thrilled to have shared this special day with you,' the cafe's post read.
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
You Know the 'Untamed' Cast From 'And Just Like That...,' 'Jurassic Park,' and More
Netflix is back with a new juicy murder mystery. Set in Yosemite National Park, Untamed follows a National Park Service agent named Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) who's tasked with investigating a suspicious death that takes place on park grounds. The six-episode limited series is brought to you by Mark L. Smith (Twisters, The Revenant) and his daughter Elle Smith (The Marsh King's Daughter). When Bana read the Untamed script back in 2019, he knew he had to be involved in the father-daughter helmed project. 'I just thought it was such a fantastic combination of the thriller genre, the suspense, the murder mystery, but most importantly, in the most incredible setting,' he told Variety. 'I think the idea of following someone who's trying to solve a crime, knocking on doors, and driving a car, I've seen that so many times. To see someone in a national park do it on a horse just seems so much more interesting and much more fun to do.' All six episodes of Untamed are now streaming on Netflix, and it's currently the #1 ranked show on the platform. Below, get to know the main cast. Eric Bana (Black Hawk Down, Hulk) plays Kyle Turner, a special agent for the National Park Service in the Investigative Services Branch. After a woman suspiciously falls off El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, he must investigate her death. Bana also serves as an executive producer for the series. Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders) plays Paul Souter, Kyle's boss and the chief park ranger at Yosemite National Park. He and Kyle are also very good friends. Rosemarie DeWitt (And Just Like That..., La La Land) plays Jill Bodwin, Kyle's ex-wife. She's a former teacher and park counselor. Though she is now remarried, she remains close with Kyle. Lily Santiago (La Brea) plays Naya Vasquez, a Los Angeles police officer who moves to Yosemite with her 4-year-old son, Gael. There, she joins the Yosemite National Park ranger crew and assists Kyle with his investigation. Wilson Bethel (Daredevil, How to Get Away with Murder) plays Shane Maguire, the Yosemite National Park's wildlife management officer. He's also a former army ranger. William Smillie (Chicago Fire, Empire) plays Bruce Milch, a Yosemite National Park ranger. He and Kyle often butt heads on the job. Raoul Trujillo (Blue Beetle, Sicario) plays Jay Stewart, a Yosemite National Park employee who works in land maintenance. He also assists Kyle with his investigation.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Untamed cast in full from Jurassic Park icon to The Boys actress
Here's where you probably recognise the cast from Netflix's newest crime drama is already proving to be a big hit for the streamer. Untamed, is the latest original limited series produced by the company and is already a hit among viewers. At the time of writing, it has surged to the second most watched series among UK users just a day after it landed. The show is billed as a character driven mystery thriller and follows Kyle Turner, a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past. Viewers are making their way through the six-part mystery with speed and have already pointed out a number of reasons why they recommend it to others. One of those reasons is the impressive performances by the entire cast. The stars that feature include some recognisable faces and famous names. So here's where you have seen the cast of Untamed before from a Jurassic Park icon to a star of The Boys. Who is in the cast of Untamed? Eric Bana Who does he play? Kyle Turner Who is he? A special agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) who works to enforce human law in nature's vast territories. Where have you seen them before? Starred as Australian's most infamous criminal in Chopper, which was a breakout role. Since then has featured in Black Hawk Down, Troy and played the Incredible Hulk in a pre-MCU version of the superhero. Also starred in adaptation of The Dry and his previous television role was Dirty John. Sam Neill Who do they play? Paul Souter Who are they? Has been in the role of chief park ranger in Yosemite for half his life. One of Turner's closest friends. Where have you seen them before? Sam Neill is the icon from the original Jurassic Park movies. He played the role of Dr Alan Grant in the first and third of the films. He reprised the role in Jurassic World Dominion. Neil has also starred in the film Hunt for the Wilderpeople and had a cameo appearance in two of the Thor movies. Rosemarie DeWitt Who do they play? Jill Bodwin Who are they? Turner's ex-wife. A former teacher and park counselor. She has remarried since divorcing Turner and has a new family. Despite her new husband's concerns, she still shares some kind of connection with her ex-husband. Where have you seen them before? DeWitt featured as Ryan Gosling's character's sister in LaLa Land, as well as appearing in the remake of Poltergeist. She also plays the mother of the lead character in Smile 2, and the mum of Hughie in Prime Video series The Boys. Lily Santiago Who do they play? Naya Vasquez Who are they? A former cop from Los Angeles who has recently relocated and joined Yosemite's ranger squad. She arrives in the hope of finding a new life for her and her 4-year-old son. She is very much the rookie on the scene and is having to adapt to a wilder surrounding than the big city she is used to. Where have you seen them before? Untamed is Santiago's first lead role on screen. After beginning her career onstage she has starred in all seasons of sci-fi series La Brea and the film Vineyard. Wilson Bethel Who do they play? Shane Magurire Who are they? A former army ranger who is now the park's wildlife management officer. Very much a loner who camps in the wilderness himself while working, away from the rules at the office. Where have you seen them before? Bethel played the comic book villain Bullseye in the Daredevil television series. William Smillie Who do they play? Bruce Milch Who are they? One of the park rangers at Yosemite, who seems to begrudge the fact he is not involved in the major investigations. Doesn't seem to get along with Turner at all. Where have you seen them before? Smillie actually played one of the Joker's accomplice bank robbers in the opening scene of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. His character was called Happy. He has also starred in Chicago Fire as Hadley, as well as episodes of Dark Matter and Empire. Raoul Max Trujillo Who do they play? Jay Stewart Who are they? An indigenous friend of Turner who provides insights into local symbols and heritage. He was a close friend of Lucy's mother when she was a young child. He also seems to work within a maintenance team for the park. Where have you seen them before? Trujillo was the original choreographer and co-director for the American Indian Dance Theatre. In terms of filmography, he has appeared in Riddick, Sicario and its sequel as well as DC's Blue Beetle. He also played Che "Taza" Romero in the series Mayans MC. Josh Randall Who do they play? Scott Bodwin Who are they? Jill's current husband and a dentist. Where have you seen them before? Played Captain Sean Beckett in series Station 19, while he also had brief appearances in Ozark and Scrubs. Ezra Franky Who do they play? Lucy Who are they? The alleged murder victim known initially as Jane Doe that the show's central mystery is all about. She has a complex backstory involving abuse and disappearance, which somehow led her back to living in the park. Where have you seen them before? Ezra Franky is also a singer with an active presence on social media. She also makes short films, with Untamed being her first major acting role. Joe Holt Who do they play? Lawrence Hamilton Who are they? The park's superintendent who is purely focused on public image amid the crisis and investigations. Where have you seen them before? Most recently appeared in The Accountant 2 and series Paradise. Also played Leopold Bennett in The Walking Dead spin-off World Beyond. Nicola Correia-Damude Who do they play? Esther Avalos Who are they? A lawyer pressuring Turner and others over an old case involving the unusual disappearance of a man. Where have you seen them before? Another The Boys alum where she played Elena. She has also featured in series Resident Alien and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Taylor Hickson Who do they play? Summer Who are they? A squatter and friend of Lucy Where have you seen them before? Played Meghan Orlovsky in Deadpool, the girl who was being stalked and hired Wade Wilson to help her early in the film. JD Pardo (also known as Jorge Daniel Pardo) Who do they play? Michael Who are they? Naya Vasquez's estranged husband, father of their child and also a former cop. Where have you seen them before? Pardo played the lead of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in Mayans MC. He has also had roles in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, the remake of Road House and recently appeared in series High Potential. Ezra Wilson Who do they play? Caleb Who are they? The son of Kyle Turner and his ex-wife Jill. Where have you seen them before? Wilson played the role of Theo in hit show Virgin River. He is expected to reprise this character in a prequel spin-off.
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Netflix's 'Untamed'—Who Are the Cast and Where Is It Filmed?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Netflix's thriller Untamed, released on the streaming platform on Thursday, features a star-studded cast. Here's everything you need to know about the new limited series. The Context The description of the series on Netflix's website says: "In the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park, a woman's death draws a federal agent into lawless terrain—where nature obeys no rules but its own." Newsweek reached out to a Netflix spokesperson via email for comment. What To Know Although Untamed takes place in Yosemite, the show was actually filmed in British Columbia, according to the Los Angeles Times. Eric Bana, who stars as Kyle Turner in the show, described filming in the wilderness in an interview with the outlet. "We had a bear guy on set who was responsible for our and the bears' safety," the Australian actor said in the interview published Thursday. "We had very strict rules around food and all that sort of stuff. I was desperate, desperate to have an encounter with a bear of the positive kind, and I never saw one." Untamed's creator, Elle Smith, said that while most people did see a bear while filming, Bana had "really bad bear luck." Here's a look at the Untamed cast: Eric Bana Eric Bana as Kyle Turner. Eric Bana as Kyle Turner. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 Bana stars as Kyle Turner. Previously, the 56-year-old appeared in projects such as Troy , Black Hawk Down , Hulk , and Dirty John . Sam Neill Sam Neill as Paul Souter. Sam Neill as Paul Souter. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 Sam Neill, 77, stars as Paul Souter. The New Zealand actor is best known for his role in Jurassic Park and has starred in a slew of other notable films, including The Piano and The Hunt for Red October. Rosemarie DeWitt Rosemarie DeWitt as Jill Bodwin. Rosemarie DeWitt as Jill Bodwin. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 DeWitt stars as Jill Bodwin. Fans may recognize the 53-year-old from La La Land, United States of Tara, and more. Lily Santiago Lily Santiago as Naya Vasquez. Lily Santiago as Naya Vasquez. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 Santiago, 29, stars as Naya Vasquez. She's largely known for her role as Veronica Castillo in La Brea. Wilson Bethel Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire. Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 Wilson Bethel, 41, stars as Shane Maguire. Before Untamed, he appeared in the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless and Hart of Dixie. William Smillie William S. Smillie as Bruce Milch. William S. Smillie as Bruce Milch. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025 William Smillie stars as Bruce Milch. He is known for Chicago Fire and The Dark Knight. What People Are Saying William Smillie promoted Untamed on Instagram in May: "Untamed is a thriller/mystery set in beautiful Yosemite. On Netflix, starting July 17th. Eric Bana. Sam Neill. Rosemarie DeWitt. Lily Santiago. Wilson Bethel. And not infrequently, me. Six episodes. Written by father/daughter team Mark Smith and Elle Smith. Produced by John Wells. It's so good, y'all. Kindly make some time." Lily Santiago said in an interview with Geek Girl Authority published on July 16: "I think of all the characters—and yes, I am biased—[Vasquez] has the biggest arc in this series. As we've been discussing, [it's] because of how much she has to adapt to her new environment and her new surroundings." What Happens Next Untamed is available to stream on Netflix.
