totally Dumb - didn't know if i was supposed to laugh! dumb
Heads of State - Shaky Attempt at Political Satire That Misses the Mark
Why You Shouldn't Waste Your Time!!!!!
I'll start with the truth: I couldn't finish Heads of State. That should tell you something right away. I gave it more than a fair shot sat through the awkward pacing, the painfully obvious jokes, and the cringeworthy presidential caricature but in the end, this film just wasn't worth the time.
On paper, Heads of State may have seemed promising. The premise had potential a modern political satire trying to blend action, comedy, and commentary on global leadership. It could have been something sharp, insightful, or at least funny. But instead, what we got was a confusing, bloated mess of clichés and failed impersonations, with dialogue that tried too hard and performances that often felt like parodies of parodies.
Let's talk about the so-called U. S. President in the film. Whoever wrote or directed this role must have just mashed up clips of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom and called it a day. It was as if the writers couldn't decide whether they were spoofing an over-the-top action star or a polished, media-trained politician. The result? A bizarre blend of machismo and smugness, with very little actual substance. His lines were painfully forced, and there was nothing believable or compelling about his presence. Every time he was on screen, I felt pulled out of the film.
Sam Clark, however, was the one saving grace. He brought some actual charisma to his role he felt grounded even in the midst of chaos. Clark had this rare ability to act like he knew what movie he was in, even if nobody else seemed to. His timing was solid, and he had a few genuinely engaging moments. If anyone deserved better writing and direction, it was him. In a different movie, Clark could've carried the whole thing.
The rest of the cast? Forgettable. Most of the supporting roles felt like background noise there only to fill the screen, not to contribute anything meaningful. You can tell when a film tries to fake cleverness by throwing in pop-culture references, random tech gadgets, and empty monologues about "duty" and "honor." This movie had all of that, but none of the impact.
The editing was choppy, the plot had no momentum, and the supposed "twists" were more eye-roll-inducing than exciting. It felt like every scene was just a setup for another bad punchline or an underwhelming action sequence that relied more on shaky camera work than any real choreography.
By the time I tapped out and yes, I did stop watching before the end. I felt like I had wasted not just my time, but also my brain cells. The film tries to be edgy, political, and humorous, but it ends up being none of those things. It just becomes noise.
So do yourself a favor. If you're scrolling and come across Heads of State, scroll right past it. Your time is better spent watching a documentary, rewatching a favorite classic, or honestly just staring at the wall.
Sam Clark deserves better.
Rating: 1.5 out of 5 - and that .5 is for Sam Clark alone.
I'll start with the truth: I couldn't finish Heads of State. That should tell you something right away. I gave it more than a fair shot sat through the awkward pacing, the painfully obvious jokes, and the cringeworthy presidential caricature but in the end, this film just wasn't worth the time.
On paper, Heads of State may have seemed promising. The premise had potential a modern political satire trying to blend action, comedy, and commentary on global leadership. It could have been something sharp, insightful, or at least funny. But instead, what we got was a confusing, bloated mess of clichés and failed impersonations, with dialogue that tried too hard and performances that often felt like parodies of parodies.
Let's talk about the so-called U. S. President in the film. Whoever wrote or directed this role must have just mashed up clips of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom and called it a day. It was as if the writers couldn't decide whether they were spoofing an over-the-top action star or a polished, media-trained politician. The result? A bizarre blend of machismo and smugness, with very little actual substance. His lines were painfully forced, and there was nothing believable or compelling about his presence. Every time he was on screen, I felt pulled out of the film.
Sam Clark, however, was the one saving grace. He brought some actual charisma to his role he felt grounded even in the midst of chaos. Clark had this rare ability to act like he knew what movie he was in, even if nobody else seemed to. His timing was solid, and he had a few genuinely engaging moments. If anyone deserved better writing and direction, it was him. In a different movie, Clark could've carried the whole thing.
The rest of the cast? Forgettable. Most of the supporting roles felt like background noise there only to fill the screen, not to contribute anything meaningful. You can tell when a film tries to fake cleverness by throwing in pop-culture references, random tech gadgets, and empty monologues about "duty" and "honor." This movie had all of that, but none of the impact.
The editing was choppy, the plot had no momentum, and the supposed "twists" were more eye-roll-inducing than exciting. It felt like every scene was just a setup for another bad punchline or an underwhelming action sequence that relied more on shaky camera work than any real choreography.
By the time I tapped out and yes, I did stop watching before the end. I felt like I had wasted not just my time, but also my brain cells. The film tries to be edgy, political, and humorous, but it ends up being none of those things. It just becomes noise.
So do yourself a favor. If you're scrolling and come across Heads of State, scroll right past it. Your time is better spent watching a documentary, rewatching a favorite classic, or honestly just staring at the wall.
Sam Clark deserves better.
Rating: 1.5 out of 5 - and that .5 is for Sam Clark alone.
- jmmurf
- 8 lug 2025