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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlize Theron Opens Up About Painful Neck Injury on 'Bad Movie' 'Aeon Flux': 'Landed on a Concrete Bridge'
Charlize Theron injured her neck on the set of "bad movie" Aeon Flux The actress "landed on" her neck "on a concrete bridge," on the set of the 2005 action film, she revealed in a new interview Theron previously said she knew early on that Aeon Flux would "flop" at the box officeCharlize Theron has suffered some serious injuries as an actress — even for movies she's not particularly fond of. While speaking with The New York Times alongside Uma Thurman, The Old Guard 2 costars were asked about 'particularly memorable injuries' they have suffered on set. Theron, 49, said she has 'sadly' experienced 'a lot' — including a graphic accident while making 2005's Aeon Flux. 'I run into people and they're like, Oh, what happened to your arm? And I'm like, oh, I just had surgery. And they're like, the last time I saw you, you had surgery!' the Atomic Blonde star said in the interview But one of the worst came on the set of the 'bad' 2005 sci-fi flick, she recalled. 'I had an unfortunate injury on the first action attempt I ever did, for a bad movie called Aeon Flux,' she recalled to The New York Times. 'On day nine, I did a back handspring, and I didn't get enough height, and I landed on my neck on a concrete bridge.' The last time she had to have surgery on her neck, Theron revealed, was 18 years ago — but it isn't the only place she's required medical attention for a movie-set injury. 'I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, fractures. A lot of fractures,' she said, later adding that she often gets the reaction: 'It's a movie, what are you doing?' "And I'm also accident prone, so I'm not blaming anybody,' Theron later added, as a seemingly concerned Thurman, 55, promised that if the stars 'ever work together again, I'm going to keep a really good eye on her.' As for the one stunt Theron refuses to do? 'I have no desire to learn how to fall down a flight of stairs,' she told The New York Times, as Thurman once again chimed in: 'No! That is not your job.' Theron previously opened up about knowing the movie would be a box-office "flop" before it even hit theaters. In 2022, Theron told The Hollywood Reporter that she knew from the get-go the Karyn Kusama-directed sci-fi action movie was not going to rake in big numbers. "This is going to sound so 'poor me,' but I do feel like sometimes, as women, we get one shot and I knew that Aeon Flux was going to be a f---ing flop," Theron said of Aeon Flux, which made just $53.3 million worldwide on a $62 million budget, per BoxOfficeMojo. "I knew it from the beginning, that's why I did Arrested Development." Theron — whose role in the sci-fi flick followed her Oscar-winning turn in 2003's Monster — also said that she does not know 'if I had the answers for how to [fix it], but I definitely knew we were in trouble." "I wasn't a producer on it,' she told THR, 'and I didn't really have the experience to say what I believe Tom Cruise has maybe said for the past 20 years, which is, 'Shut this s--- down, get four more writers on it and let's figure this out.' " "Instead,' Theron added, 'I'm going, 'Oh God, I've just got to get through this day, I have bronchitis, but let's keep shooting.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Old Guard 2 is available to stream on Netflix. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Jurassic World Rebirth,' 'The Old Guard 2' — Movie new releases to see or skip this weekend in Canada — streaming and in theatres
It's you're an action movie lover, there's a lot for you to see this weekend with the release of Prime Video's Heads of State with John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra, and the theatrical release of Jurassic World Rebirth with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend. Additionally, The Old Guard 2 was released on Netflix this week, with Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman. But while there's so much newness in the action genre, much of it didn't land as well as you may have hoped. That being said, on the other side of the genre spectrum, Eva Victor's feature debut Sorry, Baby is a clear hit of the Baby is certainly my pick of the week if you're going to see a newly released movie. Eva Victor's film is an impressive debut feature that's incredibly thoughtful, endearing and funny, and Victor's voice feels unique. While it may be tempting to call this a film about trauma, it's really about healing after violence, something that's often left out in films with similar subject matter. Victor also injects so much humour into the story in a way that only works when the filmmaker has impressive attention to detail with fully developed and nuanced characters. This is already one of my favourite movies of the year so far. The biggest issue with Jurassic World Rebirth is that it's exactly what you expect, but that means it lacks excitement. Ultimately, it's just boring. But much of it comes down to a continuation of a franchise that's quite tired, and needs a big swing to really reinvigorate these stories. That's not what you're getting with Jurassic World Rebirth. It's a movie that just falls into the "meh" descriptor. If you're a particular fan of the franchise or the actors, you can have a good time with this one, but otherwise it's two hours and 13 minutes of predictability. The cast does the best they can with the story, but you can't escape the fact that the magic of this franchise has diminished over the years. There are two things that make Heads of State watchable. Firstly, the chemistry between John Cena and Idris Elba, who were also castmates on The Suicide Squad, and one sequence with Jack Quaid that is incredibly entertaining in its goofiness. Other than those elements, the film is holding on by a thin string with dialogue that will make you roll your eyes, and CGI that looks odd at times. But it's your typical mainstream action-comedy, so you know what to expect. The movie may star Elba, but don't expect this to be The Wire. Let's get the obvious out of the way, the story in The Old Guard 2 is far less enticing than what we got in the first film. And when that's your starting point, it's a tough uphill battle to try to crawl out from a stunted script. The story lacks the fun from the first movie, with no real stakes. Of course, Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman in an action movie together is going to make you want to hit play, they're both absolute powerhouses in the genre. But that being said, you'll be left wishing they had more substance to work with. Victoria Mahoney certainly tries to use the film's action sequences as effective storytelling devices in the evolution of this narrative, leaning into as much fun and poignancy as she can, but the expansion of this story just isn't on any solid ground.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Jurassic World Rebirth,' 'The Old Guard 2' — Movie new releases to see or skip this weekend in Canada — streaming and in theatres
It's you're an action movie lover, there's a lot for you to see this weekend with the release of Prime Video's Heads of State with John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra, and the theatrical release of Jurassic World Rebirth with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend. Additionally, The Old Guard 2 was released on Netflix this week, with Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman. But while there's so much newness in the action genre, much of it didn't land as well as you may have hoped. That being said, on the other side of the genre spectrum, Eva Victor's feature debut Sorry, Baby is a clear hit of the Baby is certainly my pick of the week if you're going to see a newly released movie. Eva Victor's film is an impressive debut feature that's incredibly thoughtful, endearing and funny, and Victor's voice feels unique. While it may be tempting to call this a film about trauma, it's really about healing after violence, something that's often left out in films with similar subject matter. Victor also injects so much humour into the story in a way that only works when the filmmaker has impressive attention to detail with fully developed and nuanced characters. This is already one of my favourite movies of the year so far. The biggest issue with Jurassic World Rebirth is that it's exactly what you expect, but that means it lacks excitement. Ultimately, it's just boring. But much of it comes down to a continuation of a franchise that's quite tired, and needs a big swing to really reinvigorate these stories. That's not what you're getting with Jurassic World Rebirth. It's a movie that just falls into the "meh" descriptor. If you're a particular fan of the franchise or the actors, you can have a good time with this one, but otherwise it's two hours and 13 minutes of predictability. The cast does the best they can with the story, but you can't escape the fact that the magic of this franchise has diminished over the years. There are two things that make Heads of State watchable. Firstly, the chemistry between John Cena and Idris Elba, who were also castmates on The Suicide Squad, and one sequence with Jack Quaid that is incredibly entertaining in its goofiness. Other than those elements, the film is holding on by a thin string with dialogue that will make you roll your eyes, and CGI that looks odd at times. But it's your typical mainstream action-comedy, so you know what to expect. The movie may star Elba, but don't expect this to be The Wire. Let's get the obvious out of the way, the story in The Old Guard 2 is far less enticing than what we got in the first film. And when that's your starting point, it's a tough uphill battle to try to crawl out from a stunted script. The story lacks the fun from the first movie, with no real stakes. Of course, Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman in an action movie together is going to make you want to hit play, they're both absolute powerhouses in the genre. But that being said, you'll be left wishing they had more substance to work with. Victoria Mahoney certainly tries to use the film's action sequences as effective storytelling devices in the evolution of this narrative, leaning into as much fun and poignancy as she can, but the expansion of this story just isn't on any solid ground.
CNET
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
How to Watch All the ‘Mission: Impossible' Movies
It's been almost 30 years since Mission: Impossible hit cinemas in 1996 as an adaptation of the 1966 television series of the same name. The Brian De Palma-directed film starring Tom Cruise was a critical success and kickstarted a franchise that remains so successful that MI movies are still being released more than two decades later. When the first movie came out, I was extremely excited to see it and borrowed the VHS tape from a neighbor. Flash-forward to 2000, and I made it my mission to see the sequel, MI2, at the box office. After directors De Palma, John Woo, J.J. Abrams and Brad Bird played hot potato with the reins, Christopher McQuarrie helmed the next four films, starting with Rogue Nation. The eighth series entry, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, hit cinemas in May 2025. If you've made it your mission to watch the entire Mission: Impossible franchise -- or at least a few flicks -- here's where you can stream each one for an adrenaline-fueled romp. There are a whopping 8 Mission: Impossible movies With a respectable eight films in the series, watching all of the Mission: Impossible movies is a commitment. Here are all of the Mission: Impossible movies in release order: Mission: Impossible (1996) Mission: Impossible II (2000) Mission: Impossible III (2006) Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) How to watch all the Mission: Impossible movies The first seven Mission: Impossible series films -- from the 1996 original to 2023's Dead Reckoning -- are available to stream on Paramount Plus, making it the most convenient streaming service to binge the franchise on. While Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is coming to Paramount Plus, there's no official release date. But looking at recent films that hit Paramount Plus after their box office runs, I expect we'll be able to stream The Final Reckoning in July or August of 2025 -- two or three months after it debuted in theaters. Gladiator 2 surged into cinemas in November 2024 before leaping onto Paramount Plus in January 2025. Likewise, Smile 2 had its box office debut in October 2024 and was subsequently released on Paramount Plus in December 2024. Based on that historical timeline of movies taking two or three months to hit Paramount Plus, I'm guessing it'll be a similar trajectory for The Final Reckoning. While Paramount Plus will be the easiest place to watch all of the Mission: Impossible movies, you can find them streaming elsewhere. Netflix has the first five Mission: Impossible movies -- Mission: Impossible, MI2, MI3, Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation. Prime Video includes the seventh film, Dead Reckoning. The other films require a rental or purchase fee. Peacock has the first film available to stream, too. You can stream some of the Mission: Impossible movies for free if you can put up with commercials If you're OK with watching commercials, free ad-supported streaming services like Tubi, Plex and Pluto TV can be goldmines for movies and shows. Pluto TV has the first five Mission: Impossible movies, from the 1996 original to 2015's Rogue Nation, available to stream on demand. You can also stream tons of other great movies and TV shows at no cost on Pluto TV, including seasons three through seven of the 1966 Mission: Impossible series that inspired the film franchise. James Martin/CNET Paramount Plus Carries all Mission: Impossible movies Paramount Plus has a starting price of $8 per month or $60 per year for its basic, ad-supported plan. The Paramount Plus with Showtime tier goes for $13 a month or $120 per year. You can take advantage of a one-week free trial if you'd like to test the service out before committing. Alternatively, you can get Paramount Plus with a Walmart Plus subscription, which sets you back $13 per month or $98 per year. If you have Walmart Plus, you can upgrade from the entry-level Paramount Plus tier to Paramount Plus with Showtime for $5.50 per month or $65 annually. In addition to the MI movies, you can stream tons of other films and series on Paramount Plus, including Smile 2, Evil and Criminal Minds: Evolution. Paramount Plus has a few seasons of the 1966 television series that inspired the film franchise, in case you want to brush up on your Impossible Mission Force history. See at Paramount Plus Netflix Carries the first five Mission: Impossible movies Netflix hosts the first five Mission: Impossible flicks -- Mission: Impossible, MI2, MI III, Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation. In addition to the bulk of the Mission: Impossible franchise, you can also stream original series and movies like Dept. Q, Squid Game and The Old Guard on Netflix. A Netflix subscription costs you $8 a month for its standard with ads plan, $18 a month for the Standard tier or $25 a month for its Premium package. Standard with ads and Standard both let you watch on two devices at a time in 1080p high-definition, while Premium ups the ante to four simultaneous devices and 4K streaming for the best possible picture quality. If you want to share a plan with friends and family members, the Standard and Premium tiers let you add sub-accounts. An additional member account costs $7 a month with ads or $9 a month without ads. You can add one extra member with Standard or two extra members with Premium. See at Netflix Do you need to watch the entire Mission: Impossible series in order? Generally, most of the Mission: Impossible movies are at least somewhat standalone, especially Mission: Impossible 2. While I recommend watching the whole lineup in order, I recognize that not everyone has time for a commitment like that. MI2 is the most skippable of the franchise, so if you're pressed for time and not up for an eight-film romp, you can jump from Mission: Impossible to MI3 without missing much.
New York Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Charlize Theron's Injuries, Uma Thurman's Boundaries
In the Netflix film 'The Old Guard 2,' Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman play immortal warriors blessed — or cursed, depending on your outlook — with incredible recuperative powers. Stab them in the back, shoot them in the face, and wham-o, they heal in seconds. Theron's character, Andromache of Scythia (Andy for short), has been fighting the good fight, and several bad ones, for over 6000 years; her archnemesis Discord, played by Thurman, is even older. The action epic marks Theron's return to the franchise five years after the critically acclaimed first film (the Times's A.O. Scott praised the movie's action sequences and 'tone of hard-boiled melancholy.') It also marks Thurman's high-profile return to the action movie genre, 21 years after she starred in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill: Volume 2.' The actors created two of the most celebrated action heroines of all time: Thurman's The Bride, the vengeful, katana-wielding assassin of the 'Kill Bill' films, and Theron's Imperator Furiosa, the buzzcut-sporting, big rig-driving heroine of 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' 'Fury Road' was one action film among many for Theron (others include 'Atomic Blonde,' 'The Italian Job,' and the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise). After the 'Kill Bill' films, however, Thurman eschewed the action film genre for rom-coms, TV and a run on Broadway, among other things. The two recently got together at the Netflix offices in Hollywood to discuss women in action films, on-set injuries and what they won't do in a picture. Below are edited excerpts from the conversation. Uma, it's been a while since you've done an action movie. Why now, and why this one? UMA THURMAN Well, I find Charlize to be very mysterious. I feel like she keeps a tight circle around her. But she's revered and admired, and her work speaks for itself, so this was a special opportunity. Getting to work with a great actress is a precious thing, and projects are usually not designed to bring multiple heavyweight women together, as Charlize has done with this franchise. Every once in a while you see these great ensembles with, like, seven great actresses, and you always feel bad that you weren't included! You look at them with, like, hunger. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
