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Exclusive: Odin’s Eye Entertainment (Oee) has locked distribution deals to the World War II drama The Last Front in multiple territories.

The film, which stars Iain Glen (Game of Thrones) and Sasha Luss (Anna), has been acquired by Quiver Distribution for the United States, Altitude Film Distribution for the United Kingdom, Rialto Distribution for Australia and New Zealand, Falcon Films for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), and Tiberius Film for German-speaking Europe. The film previously had limited releases in the U.S. and UK.

Directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi, The Last Front is described as a powerful retelling of true events from Belgium’s wartime resistance, centering on a father who defends his village against an advancing Nazi regime.

“The strong response from distributors worldwide is a testament to the film’s universal themes and gripping storytelling,” said Michael Favelle, CEO of Odin’s Eye Entertainment. “We are thrilled...

Australia’s Odin’s Eye Entertainment has acquired international sales rights, excluding Benelux, for First World War drama The Last Front, starring Iain Glen and directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi.

Set in a Belgian village at the onset of the war, it is about a father forced to protect his family and lead his village to safety amidst the conflict.

The film opened in the US and Belgium in August and in the UK on November 1 through Enigma Releasing, which was launched earlier this year by Hayet-Kerknawi.

It is produced by Virginie Hayet and stars Glen alongside Sasha Luss (Anna), Joe Anderson...

Australia’s Odin’s Eye Entertainment has acquired international sales rights, excluding the US, UK and Benelux, for World War I drama The Last Front, starring Iain Glenn and directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi.

Set in a Belgian village at the war’s onset, it is about a father forced to protect his family and lead his village to safety amidst the conflict.

The film opened in the US and Belgium in August and in the UK on November 1 through Enigma Releasing, which was launched earlier this year by Hayet-Kerknawi.

It is produced by Virginie Hayet and stars Glenn alongside Sasha Luss...

Australia’s Odin’s Eye Entertainment has acquired international sales rights, excluding the US, UK and Benelux, for World War I drama The Last Front, starring Iain Glenn and directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi.

Set in a Belgian village at the war’s onset, it is about a father forced to protect his family and lead his village to safety amidst the conflict.

The film opened in the US and Belgium in August and in the UK on November 1 through Enigma Releasing, which was launched earlier this year by Hayet-Kerknawi.

It is produced by Virginie Hayet and stars Glenn alongside Sasha Luss...

Cillian Murphys 2019 spy thriller Anna receives a middling accuracy score from expert Naveed Jamali. Directed by Luc Besson, known for Lon: The Professional and The Fifth Element, the movie followed Anna Poliatova (Sasha Luss), an undercover assassin for the Russian government who becomes a double agent. Along with Luss and Murphy, the cast of Anna included Luke Evans, Lera Abova, Alexander Petrov, and Helen Mirren. Upon release, the film generated $31.6 million and, and while reactions have varied among audiences, it's managed to perform well on streaming.

In a recent video from Insider, Jamali, who was a double agent working for the FBI while pretending to help Russian intelligence, looked at the accuracy of Anna. Watching a scene in which Leonard Miller (Murphy) talks Anna into helping the CIA, Jamali explained how some of that arrangement, and Annas approach, were realistic, however, he explained that Leonard wouldnt have the authority to send her somewhere.

Dermot Mulroney is a mysterious figure whose darkness may extend well beyond the surface in Depravity. Having first found acclaim in such smaller dramatic fare as Long Gone and The Thing Called Love, Mulroney would become well-known for his work as the love interest in a number of iconic titles, including My Best Friend's Wedding and New Girl, while also co-starring in the likes of About Schmidt and The Family Stone. More recently, Mulroney has found success with the likes of Scream VI, Anyone but You and Marvel's Secret Invasion.

In Depravity, Mulroney stars as Mr. Evers, a peculiar tenet of an old-fashioned apartment building. Watched closely by his neighbors, Grace and Aria, Mr. Evers is generally seen coming and going at odd times of the night with his Rottweiler in tow, while also having a group of bizarre visitors in and out of his apartment. When Grace and Aria...

In her latest film “Depravity,” Victoria Justice steps away from her typically wholesome roles into mature territory. The thriller follows college roommates Grace and Aria, played by Justice and Devon Ross, as they investigate their mysterious neighbor Mr. Evers. Their investigation leads them to discover stolen artwork and spirals into a dangerous situation.

Justice portrays Grace, a thrill-seeking law student drawn to danger. “She finds the excitement and risk really appealing,” Justice said. For her first intimate scene filmed on the first day, Justice was nervous but credited the director with creating a comfortable environment. Her co-star Taylor John Smith regularly checked on her comfort level to ease tensions.

Ross depicts the more reserved Aria, who is still coping with past trauma. “Aria is an introverted creative type,” Ross explained. “She likely doesn’t want more darkness in her life.” Despite Aria’s reluctance, Ross enjoyed filming physical fight scenes...

Victoria Justice and Devon Ross are a pair of college friends who get wrapped up in a dangerous situation in Depravity. Justice first rose to stardom with her tenure on Nickelodeon, first starring in the teen comedy Zoey 101 for seasons 2-4 before going on to lead her own show, Victorious, and has since starred in everything from Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show remake to the Netflix supernatural comedy Afterlife of the Party. Ross, on the other hand, is an on-the-rise actor, with her breakout role having recently come in the Alicia Vikander-led Irma Vep miniseries.

Justice and Ross star in Depravity as Grace and Aria, two roommates living in a classic old apartment building, though living very different lives, as the former is an outgoing young woman in law school, while the latter is a reserved art lover still processing a traumatic event from her past. When the...

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The extremely talented Victoria Justice discusses her new thriller Depravity, also starring Sasha Luss, Dermot Mulroney, Taylor John Smith, and Devon Ross. Justice also celebrates Spooky Season with us by detailing her favorite horror movies and sharing her awesome experience making The Rocky Horror Picture Show for ABC. Depravity is now available on digital platforms.

Suspecting their reclusive neighbor is a serial killer, three tenants in a building break into his apartment only to uncover a hidden fortune in stolen art. Their discovery soon turns into a living nightmare as they become ensnared in a sadistic game of survival, where every corner hides a new horror. Depravity is out now.

"Someone's watching us..." What would you do to keep this much money? Republic Pictures via Paramount Movies has debuted an official trailer for Depravity, a survival horror thriller film from screenwriter Paul Tamasy. Known as the creator of Air Bud and the writer of The Finest Hours, The Fighter, Patriots Day, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, he's trying his hand at directing horror next. A group of neighbors in a apartment tower suspect their reclusive neighbor is a serial killer so, they break into his apartment only to uncover a hidden fortune in stolen art inside. But they end up in a game of cat-and-mouse - embarking on a perilous journey of deception and cover-up. The film features Taylor John Smith, Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Alex Roe, Adam Lazarre-White, with Sasha Luss & Dermot Mulroney. Yep it seems like more direct-to-video junk, but you can watch the footage and decide...

A Belgian farmer fights to save his family and fellow villagers from a ruthless German soldier at the dawn of World War I. The Last Front depicts the horrifying slaughter of innocent civilians with frank realism and a poetic contrast to their gentle, bucolic lives. Director/co-writer Julien Hayet-Kerknawi channels Terrence Malick as we hear both a torn protagonist and his cruel adversary's inner thoughts. War forces peaceful men to violence while also feeding the worst instincts of a merciless invader. The Last Front doesn't quite succeed in every facet of its artistic intent, but is a powerfully emotional experience.

Set in Flanders, Belgium in August 1914, Commander Maximilian Von Rauch (Philippe Brenninkmeyer) leads a battalion of German soldiers towards rural villages. His son, Lt. Laurentz (Joe Anderson) sees no distinction between enemy soldiers and civilians. He executes women and children after one of his men is shot by a sniper.

In 2015, director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi created a short movie, A Broken Man, which followed the tragic tale of a simple farmer whose family is swept into the perils of World War I. Nine years later, he rewrote and expanded this concept into a feature-length movie, The Last Front. Set in Belgium during the invasion of the German army in an event now known as the "Rape of Belgium," The Last Front follows widowed farmer Leonard (Iain Glen), and his children, including his son Adrian (James Downie). Adrien and his father are at odds over Adrian's love interest, the cloistered and wealthy neighbor Louise (Sasha Luss). However, father and son must reconcile right as danger reaches their doorstep with devastating results.

In this exclusive interview with Cbr, director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi and actor James Downie discuss their previous works, their surprisingly nuanced depiction of WWI, their experiences on short films vs. television, and...

Set in 1914, amidst the early months of World War I, The Last Front takes us to a lesser-known period of history. Director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi brings us to Flanders, Belgium, to witness the horrific “Rape of Belgium” as invading German forces unleash violence upon innocent civilians.

We follow farmer Leonard Lambert and his family, whose quiet lives are shattered with the arrival of the brutal Lieutenant Laurentz and his regiment. Though not a large production, Hayet-Kerknawi’s debut feature aims high. With its focus on ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, the film spotlights a tragic chapter that has faded from memory.

While an imperfect work, strong central performances help elevate the dramatic tale. Iain Glen and up-and-coming actress Sasha Luss anchor the film with grounded and feeling portrayals of parents fighting to protect their children from the ravages of war.

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At the onset of World War I, farmer Leonard Lambert...

Borderlands is an action sci-fi action comedy adventure film directed by Eli Roth from a screenplay co-written by Eli Roth and Joe Crombie. Based on an action role-playing first-person looter shooter video game franchise of the same name developed by Gearbox Software, the 2024 film follows the story of a group of misfits led by Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter as she returns to her home planet of Pandora. Together they fight against alien monsters and dangerous bandits to uncover one of the most dangerous secrets. Borderlands stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Haley Bennett, Bobby Lee, Olivier Richters, Janina Gavankar, Cheyenne Jackson, and Charles Babalola. While, Borderland isn’t getting much love from the critics or the audience, but if you love the action and bonds between the team in Borderlands here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Iain Glen, Ser Jorah Mormont in Game Of Thrones, is feisty as ever as a family man facing down the tumultuous start of World War I in The Last Front by Belgian filmmaker Julien Hayet-Kerknawi, the first release by his new indie label Enigma. It opens on 250 screens.

Metrograph Pictures is out with Good One, its first title since expanding into theatrical releasing under the leadership of former A24 executive David Laub. The debut feature by India Donaldson has great reviews at 96% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes and starts in limited release on three screens in New York and LA.

The theatrical market is pretty complicated right now and original independent films have fewer champions. These new indie distributors — and there are others — see a necessity and a business proposition in nurturing them.

“There is still very much an audience for these movies when they are really good,” Laub tells Deadline.

The following contains spoilers for The Last Front, which hits theaters August 9th.

The Last Front, directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi and based on his 2015 short film A Broken Man, is a tragic retelling of the infamous German invasion and pillaging of Belgium during the First World War. Starring Iain Glen, Sasha Luss and James Downie, The Last Front follows the widowed farmer, Leonard (Glen), who is thrust into an unwanted leadership role when his family and community are terrorized and destroyed by the German military. In the face of great loss, Leonard must forge new alliances, including one with his son Adrian's forbidden love, the wealthy but gentle Louise (Luss), and the surviving townsfolk. Their journey to the safety of France won't be easy but war never is.

In this exclusive interview, actors Iain Glen and Sasha Luss share their on-screen and behind-the-scenes friendship, their rapport with their castmates,...

The Last Front

Director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi's war film, The Last Front, is set in a small Belgian village during the first days of World War I. Widower Leonard Lambert (Iain Glen) tends his farm and looks after his children. Tension mounts between him and his son, Adrien (James Downie), who has entered into a love affair with Louise Janssen (Sasha Luss), a young woman outside of his social class. Leonard warns him that he's asking Louise to make the same sacrifice his mother made, and stresses the hardship of life on a farm that grinds a woman down. He pleads with Adrien to let her go, but the pair are committed to one another. Meanwhile, two German officers, a father (Philippe Brenninkmeyer) and son (Joe Anderson), are locked in their own tense relationship, and when the two families cross paths, the impulsive young men ignite a spark that engulfs Leonard,...

"Your memory follows me, as constant as my shadow..." Enigma Releasing has unveiled a trailer for a WWI survival thriller titled The Last Front, made by filmmaker Julien Hayet-Kerknawi. This World War I film is set in Belgium and was shot on location in Belgium in 2022, though all the performances are in English. Amidst the war's chaos, a grieving father turns hero, leading villagers to safety while evading the relentless enemy driven by vengeance. Set in a small Belgian village at the start of WWI in 1914. With its compelling portrayal of familial bonds, love amidst chaos, and the indomitable human spirit, The Last Front promises to immerse audiences in a gripping tale of survival, love, and the enduring impact of war on both individuals & communities. Starring an international cast including Iain Glen, Sasha Luss, Joe Anderson, James Downie, Emma Dupont, David Calder, and Julian Kostov. This looks an intense, a...

“Latency”, the new live-action science fiction, psychological thriller, directed by James Croke, starring Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren, will be released on VOD platforms starting July 9, 2024:

“…when ‘Hana’, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment which uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her game.

“As Hana and her best friend ‘Jen’ experiment with this new technology…

“…the line between reality and Hana’s subconscious quickly begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force…”

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“The Last Front”, described as a Belgian World War I feature, directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknaw, stars Iain Glen, Sasha Luss, Joe Anderson, David Calder and James Downie, releasing August 9, 2024 in theaters:

“…in a Belgian village during the tumultuous start of World War I, the ‘Lambert’ family finds themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict.

“At the center is ‘Leonard Lambert’ (Glen), a devoted husband and father who grapples with protecting his family amidst the chaos of war as German forces advance to their village. Amidst the war, a tender love story blossoms between ‘Adrien Lambert’, Leonard’s son, and ‘Louise Janssen’, a local villager. Their relationship serves as a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity…”

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Exclusive: Filmmaker Julien Hayet-Kerknawi on Monday announced the launch of Enigma Releasing, a Belgium-based distribution company dedicated to bringing high-quality European indie films to U.S. theaters, and vice versa.

The company’s first release will be The Last Front, a WWI action thriller co-written and directed by Hayet-Kerknawi, which is slated to hit theaters nationwide on August 9. Going forward, Enigma intends to acquire and shepherd other new theatrical films, aiming for 4-5 film releases a year.

Starring Games of Thrones‘ Iain Glen, The Last Front is set in a Belgian village during the tumultuous start of World War I, watching as the Lambert family find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict. At the center is Leonard Lambert (Glen), a devoted husband and father who grapples with protecting his family amidst the chaos of war as German forces advance to their village. Amidst the war, a tender love...

Sasha Luss delivers a compelling performance in Latency, holding up the movie's emotional weight. James Croke's stylish direction creates an immersive atmosphere with impressive visuals. Despite these strong points, the movie falls flat with an uninspired and underdeveloped storyline.

As the world of virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology grows and becomes more immersive, it's frequently found itself at the center of many sci-fi stories. Whether it be the blockbuster escape of Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One or the more thought-provoking episodes of Black Mirror, VR and AI can be utilized for a variety of themes and storytelling. With James Croke's Latency, not only is the exact meaning of the film a mystery, but the lack of thrills is just as baffling.

Latency (2024)

Director James CrokeRelease Date June 14, 2024Writers James CrokeCast Alexis Ren, Sasha LussRating PG-13Genres Thriller, Action, HorrorMain Genre Horror

Led by Sasha Luss, Latency centers on Hana,...

Quick Links Battling VR Monsters Latency Takes a Downward Turn A Glimmer of Interesting Themes

An agoraphobic video game developer has her worst nightmares realized after agreeing to test a cutting-edge neural computer interface. Latency is largely unsuccessful in its muddled attempt at a sci-fi, horror, and techno-thriller mashup. A promising start loses the plot when the lines between psychosis and reality become blurred. The protagonist absurdly continues to use the device after anyone with a drop of common sense would smash it to bits and mail the pieces back with a lawsuit. Tired genre tropes then take hold as no real surprises sap intrigue toward a bewildering climax.

Hana (Sasha Luss) dodges monsters while blasting them with a futuristic gun. The attack comes to a screeching halt when one gets stuck in a wall. She takes off her VR headset and reports the glitch to an online colleague. The...

Written and directed by James Croke, Latency is about an agoraphobic gamer trying a new technological device that reads one's brain. As the film progresses, the device does more than that. Said gamer is Hana, played by Sasha Luss. Hana is a so-called "has been" who glimpses a chance to win back glory, and also money, through a gaming tournament. The new device, which sits in the back of her head, improves her reaction time, and allows her to type or play without even touching the keyboard or screen. The calibrating scenes, essentially a training montage, are fun, and there is a promising one titled "pain". It promised too much; Hana only had to cut herself a little. Similarly, the tournament is disappointing as the...

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“Latency” is a new science fiction, psychological thriller, directed by James Croke, starring Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren, opening June 14, 2024 in theaters:

“…when ‘Hana’, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment which uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her game.

“As Hana and her best friend ‘Jen’ experiment with this new technology…

“…the line between reality and Hana’s subconscious quickly begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force…”

Click the images to enlarge..

Your browser does not support the video tag. Quick Links Latency Is Croke's First Feature Film Unlocking a Damaged Mind in Latency Latency Is a Genre Mashup Sasha Luss Exudes Intelligence A Shocking Ending

Latency stars Sasha Luss as an agoraphobic video game tester who's offered a chance to demo a cutting-edge neural interface. The Omnia radically enhances her programming skills but at an alarming cost. Writer/director James Croke explores the dangers of connectivity in his debut feature film.

He enjoys genre "mashups" but wanted to make it clear he's not "anti-technology" or a fan of "happy endings." Croke blends sci-fi, horror, and psychological themes into a twisted narrative where nothing is as it seems. Please watch above or read below for our complete exclusive interview.

Latency Is Croke's First Feature Film

Latency (2024) PG-13HorrorActionThriller

When Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, receives new equipment that enhances her game,...

“Latency” is a new science fiction, psychological thriller, directed by James Croke, starring Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren, releasing June 14, 2024 in theaters:

“…when ‘Hana’, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment which uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her game.

“As Hana and her best friend ‘Jen’ experiment with this new technology…

“…the line between reality and Hana’s subconscious quickly begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force…”

Click the images to enlarge..

“Latency” is a new science fiction, psychological thriller, directed by James Croke, starring Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren, releasing June 14, 2024 in theaters:

“…when ‘Hana’, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment which uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her game.

“As Hana and her best friend ‘Jen’ experiment with this new technology…

“…the line between reality and Hana’s subconscious quickly begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force…”

Click the images to enlarge..

"The more you wear the Omnia, the faster it will learn." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie tech horror thriller called Latency, from filmmaker James Croke. This is another of these intriguing A.I. horror films, more of a sci-fi thriller, though it also has some scary moments in it. Starring Sasha Luss (Anna) and Alexis Ren (The Enforcer), Latency marks the feature debut of writer / director James Croke. This sci-fi thriller follows a professional gamer battling acute agoraphobia, tasked with testing new gaming equipment powered by A.I. - capable of reading her mind. As they experiment with this new tech, the line between reality and Hana's subconscious begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force. A.I. serving a more sinister force? Yes, it definitely is (that sinister force being greed). This looks a bit derivative,...

Victoria Justice, best known for her starring role on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” recently said on SiriusXM’s “Hits 1 LA with Tony Fly and Symon” while promoting her new single “Raw” that her upcoming role in the movie “Depravity” required her to film her first sex scene. The experience was “uncomfortable” but the crew pulled it off with “taste.”

“My first day on set I had my first ever sex scene. I’m like, ‘Really, guys? We’re gonna schedule this for the first day? Cool. Thanks for that,'” Justice said. “It is uncomfortable. I was actually very nervous about it and totally anxious about the entire situation, and I was like, ‘Did I make the wrong choice? I don’t know if I should do this.'”

Justice stressed that she “had a lot of faith and trust in our director,” adding: “He made me feel very comfortable about it and said,...

“I was actually very, very nervous about it and totally anxious about the entire situation,” actress and singer Victoria Justice told SiriusXM Hits 1 about filming her first-ever sex scene for the upcoming movie “Depravity.”

Speaking to hosts Tony Fly and Symon, she continued, “I was like, ‘Did I make the wrong choice? I don’t know if I should do this.’ But I had a lot of faith and trust in our director, Paul Tamasy, and he made me feel very comfortable about it.”

Victoria — who just released her new pop single, “Raw” — stars opposite Taylor John Smith in “Depravity,” which tells the story of a group of roommates that accidentally kills an innocent man. The cast also includes Sasha Luss, Dermot Mulroney, Dylan McDermott, Alex Roe, and Devon Voss.

“I think sometimes people think filming sex scenes or anything like an intimate scene, that it’s really sexy … It’s really not,...

Last awards season was all about Cillian Murphy. Longtime collaborator Christopher Nolan finally gave him a lead role in Oppenheimer which led to them both taking home Oscars for the first time in their illustrious careers. The dynamic and versatile Murphy is at his very best as he embodies the brilliant but emotionally troubled nuclear scientist who created the first atomic bombs that would be used to end World War II. Murphy's pre-Oppenheimer career is interesting to look at given how varied it is; and among the best of these roles is the provocative espionage thriller, Anna, which is currently trending on Netflix. Directed by acclaimed French filmmaker Luc Besson, Murphy is joined by a strong cast of Sasha Luss, Luke Evans, and Helen Mirren in a criminally underrated performance as Anna's handler, Olga. But it is Murphy's turn as CIA Agent Leonard "Lenny" Miller that really stands out in...

Anna is a thrilling and complex story of a government agent turned assassin, joining the ranks of other great spy movies like The Bourne Identity. Luc Besson's Anna presents a unique view of the assassin world, combining double-crosses and Russian espionage for an exciting action-packed experience. Films like Salt, The Killer, and John Wick show strong portrayals of skilled assassins, blending intense action with emotional depth and thrilling plots.

From John Wick to Atomic Blonde to The Bourne Identity, there are plenty of great action thrillers like Anna that explore the gruesome life of an assassin. Although it was released five years ago, Anna has found a whole new fan base since climbing the streaming charts on Netflix. Anna stars Sasha Luss as a government agent who uses her beauty to deceive her enemies and ends up becoming one of the most feared assassins in the world. It was written,...

Cillian Murphy's 2019 flop Anna has seen a resurgence on Netflix, ranking as the #4 most watched movie globally for the week of April 15-21. Murphy's recent success in Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer may have contributed to Anna's newfound popularity. Anna was viewed for 11.7 million hours, ranking #4 on the chart.

Cillian Murphy's 2019 box office flop Anna has found a new lease on life on Netflix. Written, directed, and produced by Luc Besson, the movie is an action thriller focused on a beautiful yet deadly global government assassin. The Anna cast list also includes Helen Mirren, Alexander Petrov, Luke Evans, Eric Godon, and Russian actor and model Sasha Luss in the title role. It grossed $31.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $30 million, making it a box office flop.

Now, years after its release, Anna has found success on Netflix. The movie has ascended to the Netflix Top 10 Global Movie list...

Anna, a 2019 action thriller, is finding new success on Netflix despite being a critical and commercial failure upon its initial release. The movie shares similarities with Jennifer Lawrence's Red Sparrow, both featuring Russian spies who become double agents in stylized action sequences. While Red Sparrow may have outperformed Anna financially, audience reaction to Anna's explosive action scenes has been more positive.

Anna is proving to be a surprise hit with Netflix viewers, but the action movie is more than just a little bit reminiscent of a Jennifer Lawrence movie from 2018. Despite first being released five years ago, Luc Besson's Anna has found new popularity on Netflix, where it has been making its way up the charts. However, Anna shares more than a few things in common with a divisive Jennifer Lawrence film that's so far yet to have its day in the sun.

Described as an action thriller,...

Both the CIA and Kgb believed Anna had died at the end of the 2019 cult spy movie, though this is due to Olga swapping Anna for a body double. Olga let Anna escape, though this was mainly because it also ensured Olga could become head of the Kgb. Despite the Anna movie ending leaving the plot open for a sequel, the box office performance may mean it never happens.

The Anna movie ending is filled with twists and turns as the titular Russian assassin faces off against both the CIA and the Kgb to secure her freedom. Anna Poliatova (Sasha Luss) pulls off several intelligent deceptions, including a final ruse to get out from under the thumbs of both the U.S. and Russia's spy agencies with the help of Olga (Helen Mirren), her Kgb supervisor. At the midpoint of 2019's Anna, Olga sends her on a mission that turns...

Among the most admired French filmmakers of the last 30 years, Luc Besson is no stranger to Hollywood successes and failures. The writer/director behind such popular movies as Leon: The Professional, Lucy, and The Fifth Element has also taken big cinematic swings that have not fared so well with critics and the moviegoing masses. Case in point, Besson's poorly-rated assassin thriller Anna came and went with very little fanfare and critical acclaim in 2019. Fortunately, the movie is experiencing newfound popularity on Netflix after joining the platform in 2024.

Sasha Luss stars as Anna Poliatova in the action thriller, a Russian fashion model who moonlights as a trained killer for the Kgb. Consigned to a five-year assignment under the direction of senior Kgb agent Olga (Helen Mirren), Anna becomes mixed up in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving the CIA, double agents, secret defectors, and more. Despite being panned by critics, barely recouping its budget,...

Among the most admired French filmmakers of the last 30 years, Luc Besson is no stranger to Hollywood successes and failures. The writer/director behind such popular movies as Leon: The Professional, Lucy, and The Fifth Element has also taken big cinematic swings that have not fared so well with critics and the moviegoing masses. Case in point, Besson's poorly-rated assassin thriller Anna came and went with very little fanfare and critical acclaim in 2019. Fortunately, the movie is experiencing newfound popularity on Netflix after joining the platform in 2024.

Sasha Luss stars as Anna Poliatova in the action thriller, a Russian fashion model who moonlights as a trained killer for the Kgb. Consigned to a five-year assignment under the direction of senior Kgb agent Olga (Helen Mirren), Anna becomes mixed up in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving the CIA, double agents, secret defectors, and more. Despite being panned by critics, barely recouping its budget,...

A Cillian Murphy-starring action movie from five years ago is currently working its way up the Netflix charts, and it's the closest the actor has come to starring in a John Wick film. Murphy's Oppenheimer Oscar success has given the Irish star new levels of fame following an already impressive career. Murphy enjoyed a long and successful career long before he became an Academy Award winner. Now, one of Murphy's lesser-known movies from 2019 has found itself trending on Netflix, and the comparisons to the John Wick franchise are inescapable.

Many movies and TV shows like John Wick have popped up ever since the first installment in the series was released in 2014. While a handful of John Wick copycats have proven to be hits, most have failed to make an impact. One such movie, which was initially dismissed when it first came out, has found renewed interest on Netflix.

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Asphalt City (Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire)

I entered Asphalt City at last year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE festival with nothing but morbid curiosity. Having engendered some rank responses from its Cannes premiere and not secured any known U.S. distributor, Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s film had the right kind of bad-object energy one needs at the jetlagged start to their week in a small Polish city. (Or just the comfort I personally get from a Brooklyn-shot feature featuring two Club Random guests.) I walked away boasting complicated, fascinated enthusiasm: nearly every second is ridiculous and never boring, and it doesn’t not deserve to play at a cinematography festival––having the most cinematography counts for something. Starting and ending with a blatant homage to The New World...

Anna is a gripping action film diving into the gritty world of the Kgb with betrayal, romance, and intense action scenes. Sasha Luss shines as the titular character, showcasing her talent and range as a former model turned actress. The star-studded cast including Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, and Cillian Murphy delivers thrilling performances in this captivating spy thriller.

The 2019 movie Anna checks all the boxes for the action genre, including an excellent cast to bring its intriguing characters to life. The movie, which climbed to Netflix's Top 10 in April 2024, dives into the gritty world of the Kgb and the desperation of a woman who wound up there. There's betrayal, disguises, romance, and a whole lot of action brought to the screen by a combination of relative newcomers and seasoned stars.

Initially released on June 21, 2019, Anna follows a young woman who becomes a Kgb assassin to escape her life of domestic abuse.

Clockwise from left: Anyone But You (Sony Pictures Releasing), Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (Netflix), Scoop (Netflix) Image: The A.V. Club

Netflix adds a few high-profile originals and a recent rom-com blockbuster to kick off the first full month of spring. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is the...

Exclusive: Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing) is attached to star in What’s Left of Us, based on the 2009 memoir by Ritchie Farrell who has adapted for screen.

The project marks the next directing effort of The Fighter and Patriot’s Day scribe Paul Tamasy who most recently made his directorial debut on Paramount acquisition Depravity, also starring Smith.

What’s Left of Us charts the tough upbringing of Farrell in a working class neighbourhood in Massachusetts. To overcome a birth defect, his father pushed him to become a star athlete – sometimes he would use a belt as a teaching tool. Once, he used an electric carving knife. By the time he was 30, he was a heroin addict, stealing from friends, shooting up during visits to his children and running from shameful family secrets.

The project will mark the fifth collaboration between producer Dorothy Aufiero and Tamasy, after they worked on Depravity,...

Exclusive: Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to movie Depravity (previously known as Sic), the directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also wrote the script.

The thriller stars actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), Sasha Luss (Anna) and Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story).

Pic follows three residents of an old apartment building who suspect their creepy neighbor is a serial killer and after acting on their suspicions, stumble upon an art heist worth millions.

The project marks model Ross’s first ever movie after recently making her screen debut in HBO Max series Irma Vep.

Tamasy produced the film alongside Dorothy Aufiero, Jordan Gertner, Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, and Gary A. Hirsch.

Sejin Croninger negotiated the deal on behalf of Paramount Global Content Distribution with producers Clayton and Gertner.

Whatever one may think of Luc Besson’s oeuvre, his films work best when they live up to their trashy potential. The director’s cinema is littered with all-out demented interludes and comic-book exaggerations. Think of Rihanna quoting Paul Verlaine’s poem “A Poor Young Shepherd” while gyrating on a stripper pole in his intergalactic romp Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets; or, more recently, Russian supermodel Sasha Luss mowing down throngs of thugs inside a restaurant in Anna. Besson’s always been particularly fluent in the art of the unreal, and Dogman, his latest, is engineered as one such tale: a pulpy story of an outcast who turns a whole pack of dogs into loyal allies in his fight against injustice. But the film never owns up to its deranged premise, and a staid, predetermined script sands off its most shamelessly ridiculous moments––the only moments when Dogman truly comes to life.

Stars: Sasha Luss, Isabelle Fuhrman, Wallis Day, Skai Jackson, Jack Kesy | Written and Directed by Jordan Gertner

Sheroes, the writing and directing debut of producer Jordan Gertner begins with a look into the lives of its four leads Diamond, Ezra, Ryder and Daisy.

Their lives are so hard that all of them end up exclaiming “This is such fucking bullshit” at the misery of private yoga lessons by the pool, selling art in an upscale gallery, being an actress or a professional skateboarder. You really feel bad for these poor young ladies and totally understand their need to jump on Diamond’s father’s private jet and fly to his villa in Thailand for a booze and drug-fueled vacation.

Complications and cliches ensue when one of their suitcases is accidentally switched with one full of cocaine. Which they proceed to snort the hell out of only to wake up the...

"We can be heroes," sang David Bowie, "just for one day." Now, a new action thriller from writer-director Jordan Gertner suggests that four friends with particular skill sets could be, if just for one day...Sheroes. It's a fun title that matches the equally entertaining vibe in this Thailand-set popcorn flick starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Sasha Luss, Wallis Day, and Skai Jackson.

Sheroes has a simple premise: The group of four ventures overseas for a weekend of fun, which quickly goes awry after a luggage mix-up. Pretty soon, drug lords are after them... and one of them gets kidnapped! From there, it's all swanky nightclubs, explosions, and an epic phone call that would make Taken star Liam Neeson proud...

We recently caught up with Luss, Day, and Jackson in a group interview that found themselves agreeing on a lot of points, including their favorite moments on set and the overall "friends...

The intention of Sheroes seems incredibly clear: To make a fun, female-centric action comedy. While Sheroes has potential, it feels like an interesting idea that never came to fruition but was greenlit as a film anyway. While there is fun to be had, the story goes nowhere, and the characters don't feel believable. Sheroes jumps from point A to point B without anything to say or much direction, creating a mediocre action experience.

Written and directed by Jordan Gertner, Sheroes follows Diamond (Sasha Luss), Ezra (Isabelle Fuhrman), Ryder (Wallis Day), and Daisy (Skai Jackson), four luxurious friends who travel to Thailand to stay in Diamond's filmmaker father's vacation home. When Daisy searches the city for some party favors, she finds danger and gets herself kidnapped. Her three best friends, while not having any real survival skills of their own, take cues from the action films made by Diamond's dad and...

Directed by Jordan Gertner, Paramount Pictures' latest film Sheroes is a classic tale of action, adventure, and gal pal comedy. When Hollywood princess Diamond (Sasha Luss) whisks away her three friends -- tough, athletic Ryder (Wallis Day), wild child Daisy (Skai Jackson), and the flirtatious yet timid Ezra (Isabelle Fuhrman) -- to her father's luxurious home in Thailand, the girls expect fun in paradise. However, a deadly mix-up ends with Daisy being kidnapped and held for ransom. However, not even the cartel can thwart the power of friendship, and against all odds, Diamond, Ryder, and Ezra come up with the mother of all rescue plans.

In an interview with Cbr, lead actress Isabelle Fuhrman (Ezra) discusses shooting in Thailand, dancing, behind-the-scenes friendships, and the difference between playing a hero and her previous iconic horror and villain roles.

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Cbr: Let's dive in and talk about Sheroes.

Four young women find themselves in an adventure they never expected in the new movie Sheroes, which premieres in select theaters and on Digital on June 23. Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive clip from the action-packed film, written and directed by Jordan Gertner. The story centers on a group of best friends who visit Thailand looking for a good time but end up fighting for survival once one of them is kidnapped by a notorious drug lord.

Sheroes stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan: First Kill), Sasha Luss (Anna), and Wallis Day (Batwoman) as Ezra, Diamond, and Ryder respectively. The three friends must join forces to rescue their friend Daisy after they accidentally nap a bag of cocaine from a very dangerous individual. To complete their precarious mission, they must call upon all their unusual skills, as seen in the exclusive clip below.

Related: Sheroes Stars Discuss Female-Fronted Action Adventure...