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Bugonia (2025)

  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...

A Working Man is a 2025 action thriller directed by David Ayer and co-written with Sylvester Stallone.

 

A Working Man is a 2025 action thriller directed by David Ayer and co-written with Sylvester Stallone. The film stars Jason Statham as Levon Cade, a former Royal Marine turned construction foreman, who is drawn back into a world of violence when his boss's daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers. Based on Chuck Dixon's 2014 novel Levon's Trade, the movie explores themes of redemption and vigilantism.Reddit+11Wikipedia+11The Washington Post+11IMDb+12Decider+12Apple TV+12Wikipedia+7People.com+7The Washington Post+7


🎬 Film Overview




🧱 Plot Summary

Levon Cade, seeking a peaceful life after a decorated military career, works in construction and focuses on raising his daughter. His tranquility is shattered when his boss's daughter, Jenny Garcia, is abducted by a human trafficking ring led by the Russian mafia. Utilizing his combat skills, Levon embarks on a mission to rescue her, uncovering a deeper web of corruption in the process. Amazon+4Fandango+4IMDb+4The TimesRotten Tomatoes


👥 Cast


🎥 Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews:

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 49% approval rating based on 150 reviews, average score 4.9/10.

  • Metacritic: Score of 52 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews." Wikipedia+1Apple TV+1

Critics' Opinions:

  • The Washington Post noted that while the film aims for a gritty, stylized action narrative, it suffers from a disjointed and inconsistent storyline.

  • The Guardian commented on the film's serious tone and muddled dialogue, stating that despite action-packed scenes, it fails to engage fully.

  • Decider advised viewers to skip the film, citing its lack of tonal consistency and uninspired performances


📺 Where to Watch

A Working Man is available for streaming on:YouTube+11Decider+11The Washington Post+11

  • Amazon Prime Video: Available for rent or purchase.

  • Apple TV: Available for purchase.


🎞️ Trailer

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