Heads of State

 

Heads of State is an action-comedy starring John Cena and Idris Elba as rival world leaders, U.S. President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke, who are forced to put their egos aside when Air Force One is shot down over enemy territory and they are reluctantly forced to team-up to stop a global conspiracy.

The plot was fairly predictable, with a few head-scratching moments and noticeable plot holes. It didn’t reinvent the genre or offer much suspense, but it leaned hard into its buddy-comedy energy, which worked in its favor.

What kept the movie enjoyable was the dynamic cast and snappy, often hilarious dialogue. The fight choreography was solid, and while the story felt familiar, the cast kept things fresh, especially with a diverse lineup that placed smart, formidable characters of color at the forefront.

The film subtly promoted themes around teamwork, mutual respect, and valuing each other’s strengths, giving it just enough depth to elevate it beyond surface-level entertainment.

While Heads of State wasn’t necessarily big-screen worthy, it was a fun enough ride for a night in. It was the kind of film you could throw on for laughs and action. Definitely not a cinematic game-changer, but one that knew its lane and stayed in it.