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Geek Tyrant
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Charlize Theron's Andy Fights Quynh in a 500 Year Old Battle in New Clip From THE OLD GUARD 2 — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a new clip from the upcoming sequel The Old Guard 2 , in which we get to see Charlize Theron's character Andy and Veronica Ngo's Quynh go head to head in a battle that's 500 years in the making. Theron talked about the plot of the film, and her character's change from the first movie, in a recent interview where she stated, "The stakes have never been higher. Andy is mortal now, so there's a very real possibility that she could die during any mission this time around." The first film concluded with significant shifts in the group's dynamic: Andy (Theron) lost her immortality, Nile (KiKi Layne) gained it, and Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) was exiled. The film's full synopsis reads: 'Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she's worked towards for thousands of years. 'Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli) and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence.' Check out the new clip below, and watch The Old Guard 2 when it's released on Netflix on July 2nd.
Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix hidden gem leaves viewers in tears as it's dubbed 'one of the best films'
The Mustang was released in 2019 and tells the story of a violent criminal who finds new meaning to his life through training a wild horse Netflix viewers have been left emotionally overwhelmed after discovering a hidden treasure on the platform - a film about a convict who finds purpose in training horses. The Mustang, released in 2019, garnered critical acclaim. It narrates the tale of Roman Coleman, a violent offender portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts, who is serving time in a Nevada prison. The movie opens with a helicopter herding hundreds of wild mustangs that are to be 'broken' and sold. Roman has difficulty interacting with people. To keep him occupied before his eventual reintegration into society - after serving a 12-year sentence for an assault on his partner that resulted in brain damage - the prison assigns him the task of training horses. Each prisoner is allocated a specific horse to prepare for auction within 12 weeks. As he forms a close bond with his horse, Marquis, Roman starts to build friendships through his work with the animal, reports the Irish Star. The film culminates in a heart-wrenching finale about one man's desperate quest for redemption following a horrific act of violence. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their debut feature, who spent five years meticulously researching real-life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang received high praise upon its release. The Guardian said: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With an impressive 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, responses from both film enthusiasts and critics have been overwhelmingly positive towards the movie and its cast. One said: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." Additionally, one observer said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity.." Emotionally charged fans were left in awe by the compelling performances. A fan said: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." And yet another added: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." One commentator wrote: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!". You can currently watch The Mustang on Netflix.
Irish Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix 'best ever film' leaves fans in floods of tears
Netflix viewers have been left sobbing after discovering a hidden treasure on the streaming platform - a film about a convict who finds purpose in training horses. The Mustang, released in 2019, garnered high praise and tells the tale of Roman Coleman, a violent criminal serving time in a Nevada prison, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts. The movie opens with a helicopter herding hundreds of wild mustangs that are to be 'broken' and sold. Roman has difficulty interacting with people, and in an attempt to find him a productive task before he can be reintegrated into society - after serving 12 years for a brutal attack on his partner that resulted in brain damage - the prison assigns him to train the horses. Each prisoner is allocated a specific horse to prepare for auction within 12 weeks. As Roman forms a close bond with his horse, Marquis, he begins to develop friendships through his work with the animal. The film culminates in a heart-wrenching conclusion about one man's desperate quest for redemption following a horrific act of violence, reports the Irish Star. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their debut film, who dedicated five years to meticulous research into real-life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang received widespread acclaim upon its release. The Guardian praised the film with high regard, saying: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With a near-perfect score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has garnered acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. One admirer said: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." A third reviewer said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity.." The film's powerful portrayals have left many viewers deeply touched. One fan said: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." Another shared their experience: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." One viewer was moved to say: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!". You can catch The Mustang streaming on Netflix now.
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix hidden gem 'one of the best films' fans have ever watched
Netflix fans have been left in floods of tears after watching a hidden gem on the streaming service about a convict who finds new meaning to his life training horses. The Mustang was released in 2019 and won rave reviews. It tells the story of prisoner, Roman Coleman, a violent criminal who is locked up in a prison in Nevada and played by Matthias Schoenaerts. The film begins with a helicopter rounding up hundreds of wild mustangs which will be 'broken' and then sold. Roman struggles to deal with people and in a bid to find him something to do before he can be rehabilitated back into the society after being incarcerated for 12 years for attacking his partner so viciously he left her with brain damage, the jail sets him to work training the horses. Each inmate is given a specific horse to train and they must have them ready for auction within 12 weeks. Forming a close bond with his horse, who he names Marquis, Roman begins to form friendships thanks to his work with the animal. Matthias Schoenaerts won rave reviews for his performance in The Mustang The film builds up to a heartbreaking ending about one man's desperate search for redemption after committing an appalling act of violence. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their first film and who had spent five years painstakingly researching some of the real life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang won huge praise on its release. The Guardian wrote: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With an almost perfect 95 percent rating on the film review website, Rotten Tomatoes, both fans of the film and critics had nothing but praise for the movie and the actors starring in it. One wrote: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." The Mustang is streaming on Netflix now And a third said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity..." Fans were moved to tears by the powerful performances. One wrote: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." Another added: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." While a third said: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!" The Mustang is available to stream on Netflix now.
