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The Guardian
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tin Soldier review – Jamie Foxx leads with his hairdo in thriller about a soldier infiltrating a cult
Make no mistake: this action thriller is a mangled, dreary, unlovely mess and so much less than the sum of its parts – despite relatively blameless supporting turns from Robert De Niro and John Leguizamo. There's a more culpably hammy performance from Jamie Foxx, who rocks a ginormous, weirdly contoured afro so bizarre that it's almost worth the price alone. (He is also one of many executive producers on the project.) But Foxx's tonsorial effort is not enough to counteract the fact that this is a pretty lousy film, only worth it if you like 'sneerwatching'. None of the big names mentioned above play the lead here. Instead, the hero is one Nash Cavanaugh (a name that sounds generated by an AI bot), as incarnated by a typically lumpen Scott Eastwood. Cavanaugh is a former soldier who was once drawn into the cult created by Foxx's Leon Prudhomme, also known by his much cooler cult leader moniker, the Bokushi ('pastor' in Japanese). It turns out Prudhomme was originally bankrolled by De Niro's Ashburn, a shady government agent who had hoped to create a mercenary army. But the Bokushi has instead created his own private Jonestown, full of other ex-soldiers sold on his self-help preaching about how PTSD need not define them, or something like that. What makes him so charismatic is never well defined, but presumably the veterans must be smitten with his R&B-inflected gospel crooning with a special backup band – a vanity moment that's pure cringe. Viewers will have to pay close attention to parse out all the different timelines that the diced editing keeps flipping back and forth between. In the film's present, Cavanaugh is approached by Ashburn to infiltrate the Bokushi's compound with other secret agents before the FBI messes everything up with their own raid. Cavanaugh is hoping he'll find his wife Evoli (Nora Arnezeder), who is either still part of the cult and will therefore need deprogramming, or is being held against her will. The murkily lensed climax involves, judging by the sound effects, a lot of rushing water and explosions, because only primal forces of such power could vanquish the Bokushi's mighty hairdo. Tin Soldier is on Prime Video from 23 July.
The Guardian
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tin Soldier review – Jamie Foxx leads with his hairdo in thriller about a soldier infiltrating a cult
Make no mistake: this action thriller is a mangled, dreary, unlovely mess and so much less than the sum of its parts – despite relatively blameless supporting turns from Robert De Niro and John Leguizamo. There's a more culpably hammy performance from Jamie Foxx, who rocks a ginormous, weirdly contoured afro so bizarre that it's almost worth the price alone. (He is also one of many executive producers on the project.) But Foxx's tonsorial effort is not enough to counteract the fact that this is a pretty lousy film, only worth it if you like 'sneerwatching'. None of the big names mentioned above play the lead here. Instead, the hero is one Nash Cavanaugh (a name that sounds generated by an AI bot), as incarnated by a typically lumpen Scott Eastwood. Cavanaugh is a former soldier who was once drawn into the cult created by Foxx's Leon Prudhomme, also known by his much cooler cult leader moniker, the Bokushi ('pastor' in Japanese). It turns out Prudhomme was originally bankrolled by De Niro's Ashburn, a shady government agent who had hoped to create a mercenary army. But the Bokushi has instead created his own private Jonestown, full of other ex-soldiers sold on his self-help preaching about how PTSD need not define them, or something like that. What makes him so charismatic is never well defined, but presumably the veterans must be smitten with his R&B-inflected gospel crooning with a special backup band – a vanity moment that's pure cringe. Viewers will have to pay close attention to parse out all the different timelines that the diced editing keeps flipping back and forth between. In the film's present, Cavanaugh is approached by Ashburn to infiltrate the Bokushi's compound with other secret agents before the FBI messes everything up with their own raid. Cavanaugh is hoping he'll find his wife Evoli (Nora Arnezeder), who is either still part of the cult and will therefore need deprogramming, or is being held against her will. The murkily lensed climax involves, judging by the sound effects, a lot of rushing water and explosions, because only primal forces of such power could vanquish the Bokushi's mighty hairdo. Tin Soldier is on Prime Video from 23 July.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Malaysian action thriller ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' set to debut on Netflix this August
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Buckle up! The explosive Malaysian action thriller Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, directed by Syafiq Yusof and Abhilash Chandra, is set to debut on Netflix worldwide this August 10. In a statement, the co-directors said they hope that with the wider streaming release, more viewers worldwide 'can open their eyes' to the action cinema of Malaysia. 'I am beyond happy to launch this film on Netflix,' said director Syafiq. 'I truly hope Blood Brothers: Bara Naga will be loved by audiences all around the world and will give the opportunity to our Malaysian audience who missed it in theatres.' 'With a crew of 200 Malaysians, this film was made with passion and love over the course of two years, becoming the country's most successful action film of 2025,' Abhilash added. 'As the director and writer of the film, me and Syafiq are excited and honoured to finally share Blood Brothers: Bara Naga to the global audience of Netflix. Blood Brothers features a star-studded cast including Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle, Shukri Yahaya, Amelia Henderson, Syazwan Zulkifly, Andy Teh, Irfan Zaini, Wan Hanafi Su, and Zamarul Hisham. The film revolves around an elite bodyguard, Ariff (Syafiq Kyle), who finds himself in a deadly showdown when he is framed for a crime and his best friend, Ghaz (Sharnaaz Ahmad), turns into his fiercest adversary. 'It's an honour for me to be part of this film. 'I hope it brings thrill and entertainment to a wider global audience when it becomes available on Netflix,' said actor Sharnaaz Ahmad, expressing his excitement. Months after smashing box office records, the buzz surrounding Blood Brothers continues to grow, with the film making its way to cinemas in Singapore, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Skop Productions and distributor Primeworks Studios previously claimed that the movie raked in a massive RM62 million at the box office in just 20 days — including early screenings.
UAE Moments
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Ranveer Singh is Back! First Look for 'Dhurandhar' Out Now
On July 6, Ranveer Singh marked his 40th birthday by unveiling the first look teaser of his upcoming action-thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar of Uri fame. In the intense 2:40-minute video, Ranveer appears unrecognisable—long hair, thick beard, cigarette in hand—portraying a hardened man on a mission of vengeance. Packed with Action and Intrigue The teaser delivers high-voltage thrills—from brutal confrontation scenes to covert setups—all underscored by a powerful Punjabi rap track featuring vocals by Jasmine Sandlas and Hanumankind. Hand-to-hand combat, undercover operations, and shocking violence paint a stark picture of the film's mood. An All-Star Ensemble Alongside Ranveer, the teaser introduces a formidable cast: Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. Young actress Sara Arjun also features in moments of tenderness, fueling both excitement and online chatter over their on-screen pairing. What to Expect According to online reports, Dhurandhar is a spy-action thriller set amid espionage, high-stakes missions, and moral quandaries . Produced by Jio/B62 Studios, it's scheduled for theatrical release on December 5, 2025. With a birthday surprise that's high on style and substance, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar sets the tone for what could be his most daring role yet. Gritty, adrenaline-charged, and backed by a stellar cast, this teaser hints at a thriller that goes beyond the ordinary. Watch out—this December, Ranveer is ready to redefine the action genre in Bollywood.
Khaleej Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Dhurandhar' first look: Ranveer Singh looks ready to pack a heavy punch
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh shared the first look of his upcoming film Dhurandhar on his birthday on July 6. The actor also said the movie will release on December 5. Taking to Instagram, Singh shared the first look of his upcoming action-thriller Dhurandhar . The film is produced jointly by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Recommended For You Dhurandhar is helmed by Uri: The Surgical Strike director Aditya Dhar. The movies, as per the first look, boasts a cast headlined by Singh along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. The two minutes and thirty-nine seconds of the movie's first look showcases Singh in an action avatar, which is expected to face resistance from Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt. The first look also boasts a powerful composition created by Shashwat, with vocals by Jasmine Sandlas and a special collaboration by Hanumankind. Singh captioned the first look, "An Inferno will rise. Uncover the true story of The Unknown Men." The movie is jointly produced by Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. Ahead of releasing the first look, the actor deleted all his Instagram posts, hinting at a huge announcement. Singh is known for his films such as Gully Boy , Padmaavat , Band Baaja Baaraat , among others.
