Some movies don’t even try to be believable, and Heads of State is exactly that kind of film: a wildly exaggerated action comedy that doesn’t take itself seriously for a single second. And somehow, in all its chaos, it manages to do what it sets out to do — entertain.
John Cena and Idris Elba have decent chemistry, even if the script doesn’t always give them the best material. Still, you can tell they’re having fun, and that energy carries through. The plot is nonsensical, but that’s part of the charm. What matters here are the over-the-top chases, loud shootouts, and situations that feel like a parody of a spy thriller.
It’s occasionally funny, sometimes dull, but never really boring. The pacing helps, and while the direction isn’t anything special, it does the job. Sure, some jokes feel like they were written on autopilot, but if you go along with the tone, it’s an easy watch.
That said, don’t expect substance. Heads of State is all noise, charm, and chaos. A predictable, cliché-filled story that somehow stays afloat thanks to the charisma of its leads and its shameless delivery. It’s the kind of movie you put on when all you want is popcorn, nonsense, and a couple of explosions.