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entertainment2 years ago

Ranking Guy Ritchie's best movies and analyzing Jake Gyllenhaal's military roles.

To celebrate the release of Guy Ritchie's latest film, The Covenant, Digital Trends has ranked his seven best movies according to Rotten Tomatoes scores. The list includes crime comedies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, as well as action films like Sherlock Holmes and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The Covenant, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a U.S. army sergeant in Afghanistan, has received the best reviews of Ritchie's career.

via Digital Trends|
#crime-comedies#entertainment#guy-ritchie
entertainment2 years ago

Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'The Covenant' and his American pride.

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal promotes his new film "The Covenant," an action-thriller about a former U.S. Army sergeant risking his life to save his old interpreter from the Taliban, and says it represents the American "ethos" that no man is left behind. Gyllenhaal feels proud to be an American after watching the completed film and believes it represents the best of what the U.S. can be. Co-star Dar Salim says the movie depicts a message of unity, and Gyllenhaal adds that America is made up of heroes, sometimes reluctant ones, but that is who they are.

via Fox News|
#afghanistan-war#entertainment#jake-gyllenhaal
entertainment2 years ago

'Super Mario' Dominates Box Office with $866M Global Gross, 'Evil Dead Rise' Opens Strong

The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to dominate the box office, crossing the $400 million mark domestically and on track to become the first movie of 2023 to join the billion-dollar club. Evil Dead Rise and The Covenant also opened this weekend, with the former exceeding expectations and earning a B CinemaScore from audiences. Meanwhile, Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid is expanding nationwide after a strong start in limited release, and Chevalier is opening nationwide but may fall outside of the top 10.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#beau-is-afraid#box-office#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Mario Movie Continues to Smash Box Office Records with $58 Million 3rd Weekend

"Super Mario Bros" has broken another box office record for animation with an estimated $58 million in its third weekend, putting it on track to pass $850 million worldwide by the end of the weekend. "Evil Dead Rise" opened with an estimated $10.3 million and is expected to earn $23 million for the weekend, while "The Covenant" grossed $2.3 million and is projected to earn $6.1 million in its opening weekend.

via TheWrap|
#animation#box-office-record#entertainment
film2 years ago

Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim discuss Guy Ritchie's directing style and real-life heroes in 'The Covenant'.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim discuss their roles in Guy Ritchie's new action movie, The Covenant, which follows the bond between a U.S. Army Master Sgt. and his interpreter after their unit is ambushed by the Taliban. The film showcases the political mess behind the scenes trying to get interpreters to the U.S. once their tour is over. Gyllenhaal and Salim talk about the training and research that went into their roles, the authenticity of the film, and the suspenseful action sequences.

via Deadline|
#dar-salim#film#guy-ritchie
film-review2 years ago

Exploring Guy Ritchie's Action-Packed 'The Covenant' in 2023.

"Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" starts as a character drama that tests America's failed promises to Afghanistan and its people, but eventually devolves into a gonzo action flick. The film follows American Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his Afghan translator Ahmed (Dar Salim) as they navigate the dangers of war and try to obtain visas for Ahmed's family. While the first half of the film is a revealing examination of America's role in Afghanistan, the second half is filled with melodramatic cliches and over-the-top action sequences.

via Roger Ebert|
#afghanistan#film-review#guy-ritchie
film2 years ago

"The Covenant": Jake Gyllenhaal and Guy Ritchie's Action-Packed Collaboration.

Director Guy Ritchie discusses his latest film, The Covenant, a war drama set in Afghanistan that follows the bond between a U.S. Army Sergeant and an Afghan interpreter. Ritchie was inspired to make the movie after watching documentaries about the plight of local interpreters in Afghanistan and Iraq. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Danish actor Dar Salim and was shot in Spain. Ritchie also talks about his casting choices and the challenges of finding the appropriate actors. The Covenant is released in theaters this weekend.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#afghanistan#film#guy-ritchie
film2 years ago

Mixed Reviews for Guy Ritchie's Action-Packed War Film 'The Covenant'

Guy Ritchie's new film "The Covenant" is a departure from his usual quirky crime and comedy, but the director's clashing sensibilities make for a muddled Afghanistan war film. The story follows an Army sergeant and an Afghan interpreter on the run from the Taliban, with the interpreter going to extraordinary lengths to save the American soldier. While the journey is gripping, long stretches elsewhere in the film drag and it feels much longer than two hours. Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim give strong performances, but the emotional depth of the characters is not fully realized.

via New York Post |
#afghanistan-war#dar-salim#film
entertainment2 years ago

Jake Gyllenhaal's 'The Covenant': A Story of Righteousness and Action.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim discuss their experience making Guy Ritchie's film, The Covenant, including the physical challenges and the fun they had on set. Gyllenhaal reveals that rocks were thrown at his face for an hour-and-a-half at the end of most shooting days. The film is inspired by the relationships between interpreters and soldiers, highlighting the plight of interpreters who helped U.S. forces and were unable to get visas to live in America.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#dar-salim#entertainment#guy-ritchie
film2 years ago

"The Covenant": A Disappointing Addition to the War Movie Genre

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary criticizes "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" for failing to offer anything new about war and man's lust for it, and for being part of Hollywood's artistic malpractice in ignoring the stories and impact of the War in Afghanistan and Iraq. Magary argues that Hollywood is now part of the war machine apparatus, and that rendering these wars as background noise is more profitable than telling the truth about them.

via SFGATE|
#afghanistan#film#guy-ritchie
entertainment2 years ago

"Jake Gyllenhaal and Guy Ritchie's War Movie Woes"

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who stars in Guy Ritchie's new film "The Covenant" as a former Army sergeant, has spoken about his love for portraying service members on the big screen. Gyllenhaal has previously played military roles in films such as "Jarhead" and "Source Code." In "The Covenant," Gyllenhaal plays a soldier who returns to Afghanistan on a rescue mission to save his former interpreter and his family. The film debuts nationwide this weekend.

via Task & Purpose|
#afghanistan#entertainment#guy-ritchie
entertainment2 years ago

Guy Ritchie's Perspective on Guns Shifts After "Rust" Shooting

Guy Ritchie has revealed that he has not used real weapons on set since the tragic events on the set of Rust in October 2021. Speaking about his latest movie, The Covenant, Ritchie said that the team used Airsoft weaponry, which allowed for creative freedom and was safe. The movie, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, is based on the relationship between a U.S. Army sergeant and his interpreter in Afghanistan. Ritchie also discussed the importance of creating a positive and creative environment on set. The Covenant is out in movie theaters in the United States from Friday, April 21, 2023.

via Newsweek|
#airsoft#entertainment#guy-ritchie
entertainment2 years ago

Jake Gyllenhaal's Fascination with Military Roles Explored in 'The Covenant' Review

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal discusses why he's drawn to military roles ahead of the release of his new film, "The Covenant," stating that he's learned a lot from people in the military and there's so much pride and love in the people that defend our freedom. The action thriller, co-written, co-produced, and directed by Guy Ritchie, features Gyllenhaal playing U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. John Kinley, and has received overwhelmingly positive early critic reviews.

via The Daily Wire|
#action-thriller#entertainment#guy-ritchie
entertainment2 years ago

Jake Gyllenhaal's Fascination with Military Roles Explored in 'The Covenant' Reviews

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal explained that he is drawn to military roles because of the "pride and love" that people who "defend our country" exhibit. In his new war thriller "The Covenant," Gyllenhaal plays an Army Special Forces sergeant who must return to the war zone to retrieve an interpreter and his family before the Taliban hunts them down. Gyllenhaal's godmother, Jamie Lee Curtis, also spoke about living next to the actor and his girlfriend during the pandemic and giving him advice when he was starting out in Hollywood.

via Fox News|
#entertainment#jake-gyllenhaal#jamie-lee-curtis
entertainment2 years ago

"The Covenant": Guy Ritchie's Afghan War Drama Reviewed

Guy Ritchie's latest film "The Covenant" follows the story of a US Army sergeant and his Afghan interpreter as they save each other's lives and become accidental heroes. The film depicts a positive end for an Afghan interpreter or ally who manages to escape an oppressive regime hellbent on punishing anyone who helps coalition forces. However, in reality, many remain behind, waiting for SIVs and living in constant fear of retribution. The film is in theaters on April 21.

via Military Times|
#afghanistan#entertainment#guy-ritchie