Heads of State is chaotic, action-packed, and unexpectedly fun. With sharp banter, underwritten but watchable characters, and wild plot swings, it’s messy entertainment that somehow works

John Cena and Idris Elba; In Heads of State starring Priyanka Chopra
Heads of State blurs the line between deliberate chaos and accidental mess, and somehow, it works. The plot? A high-stakes global crisis throws the UK Prime Minister and US President into a covert operation involving terrorists, rogue intelligence, and a server that stores the world’s most dangerous secrets. Toss in punchlines, diplomatic disasters, and the world’s most indestructible car, and you`ve got a film that makes very little sense but keeps you watching anyway.
Let’s talk about that car. Nicknamed The Beast, it’s the U.S. President’s official armored vehicle—designed to survive chemical attacks, bullets, bombs, and just about everything short of a meteor. There’s a moment where Idris Elba is shown hanging off its side mid-action scene, and the thing doesn’t even flinch. The man is built, and so is that machine. It’s ridiculous, but somehow, it lands—just like the movie.
Idris Elba plays UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke, though the movie doesn’t really introduce him. One minute he’s not there, the next he’s suddenly part of the central mission, with no context or setup. For someone who’s supposed to represent an entire country, his entry feels like a shrug. It’s not even a misfire—it’s more like the gun wasn’t loaded in the first place.