Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman made her debut in the Dcu in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and made a great impression on audiences. They loved Gadot’s charm and ease with which she portrayed the character. Her solo film in 2017 further proved that she was not a fluke and was born to play the character.
Gal Gadot as the titular character in 2017’s Wonder Woman
However, audiences did not enjoy 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, and it seriously affected the reputation of the character. With James Gunn taking over the brand, the character was excluded from his plans for his new Dcu. Gadot’s co-star from Wonder Woman 1984 is lamenting the decision and questions the new Dcu for not recognizing Wonder Woman’s immense potential.
Lynda Carter Does Not Understand Why The Dcu Pulled the Plug on Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter made a cameo appearance as Asteria in...
Gal Gadot as the titular character in 2017’s Wonder Woman
However, audiences did not enjoy 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, and it seriously affected the reputation of the character. With James Gunn taking over the brand, the character was excluded from his plans for his new Dcu. Gadot’s co-star from Wonder Woman 1984 is lamenting the decision and questions the new Dcu for not recognizing Wonder Woman’s immense potential.
Lynda Carter Does Not Understand Why The Dcu Pulled the Plug on Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter made a cameo appearance as Asteria in...
- 4/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Actress Gal Gadot debuted as Wonder Woman in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Since then, she has become synonymous with the character despite having taken a step back from the role in recent years. However, Gadot has also revealed the one thing that makes her feel like Wonder Woman in her personal life.
Gal Gadot in a still from Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Gadot, who recently welcomed her fourth daughter, has spoken about the joy of motherhood in the past. After giving birth to her second daughter, Gadot shared her feelings on motherhood and childbirth. In the process, she used Wonder Woman as an analogy to express her love for motherhood. Here is what Gadot said about becoming a mother and how she feels after childbirth.
Suggested“He would make my career miserable”: The Marvel Director Who Threatened Gal Gadot For Refusing Steamy Wonder Woman Scene Gal Gadot Says...
Gal Gadot in a still from Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Gadot, who recently welcomed her fourth daughter, has spoken about the joy of motherhood in the past. After giving birth to her second daughter, Gadot shared her feelings on motherhood and childbirth. In the process, she used Wonder Woman as an analogy to express her love for motherhood. Here is what Gadot said about becoming a mother and how she feels after childbirth.
Suggested“He would make my career miserable”: The Marvel Director Who Threatened Gal Gadot For Refusing Steamy Wonder Woman Scene Gal Gadot Says...
- 3/7/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
If you’re looking for something new to watch on Netflix in August, you’ve come to the right place. From older classics to newer animation and comedy, there should be something for everyone on our curated list of the best movies newly streaming this month. Family films include “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2,” “Paddington” and “The Monkey King,” and Adam Sandler’s “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” marks a bona fide new release.
Those in the mood for more action can dive into Gal Gadot’s new action movie “Heart of Stone.” Adventures of all kinds await. Here are our picks for some of the best new movies on Netflix in August 2023.
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Life comes at us pretty fast, so why not stop and watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?” Perfect for anyone heading back...
Those in the mood for more action can dive into Gal Gadot’s new action movie “Heart of Stone.” Adventures of all kinds await. Here are our picks for some of the best new movies on Netflix in August 2023.
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Life comes at us pretty fast, so why not stop and watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?” Perfect for anyone heading back...
- 8/27/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Heart of Stone presents a whirlwind of action and suspense but the film stumbles when it comes to its handling of gender roles, resulting in a script that leans heavily on clichés. Heart of Stone is the latest in a long line of exclusive Netflix releases which sees the streaming giant reunite with writer Greg Rucka who penned the well-regarded hit The Old Guard as well as Gal Gadot and Matthias Schweighofer both of whom had solid success with Netflix projects ranging from Red Notice to Army of Thieves. This movie seemingly has all the elements in place for a strong foundation for high-concept spy action fun, but in execution, Heart of Stone also has the life and energy of a stone.
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an It specialist for MI6 who unbeknownst to her colleagues is a spy planted by an international peacekeeping organization the Charter, a non-governmental...
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an It specialist for MI6 who unbeknownst to her colleagues is a spy planted by an international peacekeeping organization the Charter, a non-governmental...
- 8/15/2023
- by Prem
- Talking Films
‘The Heart’ And ‘Heart Of Stone’ Sequel Possibilities, Explained: Will Stone, Jack, And Keya Return?
The profound impact of AI technology on humanity is undeniable. While it’s a testament to our scientific and technological progress, it can also be seen as a potential threat to the future of humanity. In various aspects, AI technology has surprised us by showing its advanced skills that even surpass human capabilities. We’ve admired the extraordinary artistic prowess of Midjourney AI for its amazing ability to create paintings in minutes, while the immense knowledge of chatbots has amazed us by aiding us in writing songs, making theses, and many more. We can predict the future of AI as an infinite reservoir of knowledge in the human world, with almost predictive capabilities. “The Heart,” introduced by Tom Harper’s Netflix action thriller, Heart of Stone, possesses such groundbreaking capabilities, making it a futuristic AI technology, able to solve any kind of problem a human could face. This super-advanced artificial...
- 8/12/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The spy-action genre of movies is already filled with a ridiculously high number of entries; therefore, for newer releases to even have a chance at staying relevant, an out-of-the-box element is required. The recently released Netflix spy caper Heart Of Stone strictly follows the copybook method of building and resolving intrigue and, as a result, refrains from venturing into riskier territory. Revolving around a secret espionage agency and an overpowered AI tool that could be the key to world domination, the movie treads a very familiar track throughout. With that being said, narrative structure-wise, the easily discernible similarities allow viewers to point out a number of movies and series it has taken inspiration from, a lot of which we think you might enjoy if you liked Heart Of Stone.
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Right from the nature of its espionage agency to several key plot points, Heart Of Stone has derived heavily...
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Right from the nature of its espionage agency to several key plot points, Heart Of Stone has derived heavily...
- 8/12/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
It’s turning out to be quite a summer for superspies and supercomputers.
A month after the action feast of “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part I”, in which Tom Cruise faced off with an AI supervillain called “the Entity,” comes a very “Mi”-like international espionage thriller with an equally fancy and powerful machine.
“Heart of Stone” stars Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone, an agent for an elite and clandestine intelligence agency called the Charter. Like “Mission: Impossible”, “Heart of Stone” hits glamorous global destinations and features lengthy actions sequence including a wingsuit skydive.
Read More: ‘Heart Of Stone’ Trailer: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan And Alia Bhatt Star In Thrilling Spy Film
Enzo Cilenti as Mulvaney in “Heart Of Stone”. — Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2023. Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in “Heart Of Stone”. — Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2023.
Whereas “Dead Reckoning” pushed old-school filmmaking to extremes for a gripping theatrical experience,...
A month after the action feast of “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part I”, in which Tom Cruise faced off with an AI supervillain called “the Entity,” comes a very “Mi”-like international espionage thriller with an equally fancy and powerful machine.
“Heart of Stone” stars Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone, an agent for an elite and clandestine intelligence agency called the Charter. Like “Mission: Impossible”, “Heart of Stone” hits glamorous global destinations and features lengthy actions sequence including a wingsuit skydive.
Read More: ‘Heart Of Stone’ Trailer: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan And Alia Bhatt Star In Thrilling Spy Film
Enzo Cilenti as Mulvaney in “Heart Of Stone”. — Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2023. Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in “Heart Of Stone”. — Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2023.
Whereas “Dead Reckoning” pushed old-school filmmaking to extremes for a gripping theatrical experience,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Heart of Stone is an American spy film directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. Heart of Stone stars Gal Gadot in the lead role of Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative, who is willing to go through anything to protect her secret agency’s most valuable asset that can wreak havoc on the entire world.
The action thriller film also stars Jamie Dornan (Belfast) as Parker, Alia Bhatt (Dear Zindagi) as Keya Dhawan, Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of the Dead) as Jack of Hearts, Jing Lusi (Sas: Red Notice) as Theresa Yang, Paul Ready (Utopia) as Max Bailey, and Sophie Okonedo (Death on the Nile).
While the critics are not loving the film, Heart of Stone could be a worthwhile watch for some action fans who can ignore all of the bad parts of the film. So let’s find out what the critics are...
The action thriller film also stars Jamie Dornan (Belfast) as Parker, Alia Bhatt (Dear Zindagi) as Keya Dhawan, Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of the Dead) as Jack of Hearts, Jing Lusi (Sas: Red Notice) as Theresa Yang, Paul Ready (Utopia) as Max Bailey, and Sophie Okonedo (Death on the Nile).
While the critics are not loving the film, Heart of Stone could be a worthwhile watch for some action fans who can ignore all of the bad parts of the film. So let’s find out what the critics are...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
"All of the action, stunts, everything you see was done with real people." Real stunts are cool! Though is the movie any good? Netflix has unveiled a final behind-the-scenes featurette for their action spy thriller titled Heart of Stone, streaming soon if anyone wants to watch. This has been getting awful reviews, and I'm not surprised. Just because they spent a lot of moeny making this doesn't mean it will be any good. Gal Gadot stars as the lead character Rachel Stone, an elite CIA agent who must make sure they don't lose their most valuable asset - a special tech device that allows them to help orchestra the world. The twist is that she also works for a secret "peacekeeping" organization called Charter, and they are free from the government or other ties. So a bit of James Bond, a bit of Mission Impossible, in a globe-trotting adventure with Gadot as our world-saving 007.
- 8/11/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Director Tom Harper’s feature films have seen him tackle all manner of unique environments, from the upper stratosphere in “The Aeronauts” to his latest venture, Netflix’s “Heart of Stone,” which sees Gal Gadot’s character, Rachel Stone, go from mountains to desert.
As Gadot told TheWrap, in an interview conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike, she’d “never eaten that much sand” in her life while making the movie. But to talk to Harper, he found a different element of the production challenging. For him, it was the film’s big opening set piece, wherein Gadot’s double agent, Rachel Stone, has to zipline down a mountain.
Harper told TheWrap that prior to shooting, the Swiss location where production was meant to take place saw a massive change in the weather. “On our tech scout, when we went up there to look to the location with all the crew before we started shooting,...
As Gadot told TheWrap, in an interview conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike, she’d “never eaten that much sand” in her life while making the movie. But to talk to Harper, he found a different element of the production challenging. For him, it was the film’s big opening set piece, wherein Gadot’s double agent, Rachel Stone, has to zipline down a mountain.
Harper told TheWrap that prior to shooting, the Swiss location where production was meant to take place saw a massive change in the weather. “On our tech scout, when we went up there to look to the location with all the crew before we started shooting,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Playing a grizzled assassin, a haunted mercenary, or just your everyday globe-trotting secret agent in a Netflix action flick has become something of a rite of passage in Hollywood. At this point, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Mads Mikkelsen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Gosling, and even Allison Janney have all done it for the streamer. Now, Gal Gadot is joining their ranks thanks to "Heart of Stone." The former "Wonder Woman" actor stars as Rachel Stone, an elite agent who must protect a clandestine peace-keeping organization known as Charter by recovering a MacGuffin referred to as the Heart, which is apparently the key to their success. Making your entire secret operation to maintain global order dependent on a single enigmatic asset doesn't seem like a great idea to me, but what do I know?
After starring in several "Fast & Furious" movies, portraying a DC superhero across multiple films, and basically...
After starring in several "Fast & Furious" movies, portraying a DC superhero across multiple films, and basically...
- 8/11/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Netflix’s Heart of Stone, helmed by Tom Harper, has been generating many expectations as a powerful contender for this year’s blockbuster action thriller, opposite Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. Although the former didn’t make much of a stir, the film deftly delivered an enthralling narrative, a continent hopping experience with its stellar cast, and a suspenseful storyline with a lot of climactic twists. This highly anticipated action thriller explores the world of revolutionary A.I. technology and its potential to change the fate of the world while also diving into the intriguing relationships between these characters that shape the core of the film.
The central figures of Rachel and Parker come to life through the skilled performances of Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. These interesting characters in the film have a complicated arc, focusing on their relentless efforts to protect the A.I. device “The Heart” from enemies.
The central figures of Rachel and Parker come to life through the skilled performances of Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. These interesting characters in the film have a complicated arc, focusing on their relentless efforts to protect the A.I. device “The Heart” from enemies.
- 8/11/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Plot: An intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable and dangerous weapon.
Review: We have entered the strange period of the SAG-AFTRA strike, where big movies are being released with minimal marketing from the film stars. At any other time, Heart of Stone would get a substantial push on every platform you can imagine. Instead, there are a few interviews filmed several weeks in advance that try to promote the new film. With Wonder Woman herself in the lead, Heart of Stone is designed to be Netflix‘s equivalent of Mission: Impossible, even boasting their shared producers in the trailers. While the film shares more in common with the James Bond franchise, some spectacular chase sequences echo the most recent entries in Tom Cruise’s hit franchise. Heart of Stone is an action-packed movie that would have played well...
Review: We have entered the strange period of the SAG-AFTRA strike, where big movies are being released with minimal marketing from the film stars. At any other time, Heart of Stone would get a substantial push on every platform you can imagine. Instead, there are a few interviews filmed several weeks in advance that try to promote the new film. With Wonder Woman herself in the lead, Heart of Stone is designed to be Netflix‘s equivalent of Mission: Impossible, even boasting their shared producers in the trailers. While the film shares more in common with the James Bond franchise, some spectacular chase sequences echo the most recent entries in Tom Cruise’s hit franchise. Heart of Stone is an action-packed movie that would have played well...
- 8/11/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Take a look at more footage from the new live-action 'spy thriller' feature, “Heart of Stone”, directed by Tom Harper, starring Gal Gadot as a CIA agent, with Jamie Dornan and Sophie Okonedo, streaming August 11, 2023 on Netflix:
"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is an unassuming computer tech who’s actually an undercover agent for the 'Charter'...
"...a global spy network that’s kept secret even from other spy networks.
"Using high-tech artificial intelligence that keeps them a step ahead of their enemies, the Charter is seemingly unstoppable.
"But when Stone infiltrates an 'MI6' team that’s being taunted by a mysterious ace hacker...
"...she’ll need all of her skills to navigate the deadly world of espionage that’s about to confront her.
"Stone is as cool and canny as they come, but even she needs a little help from her friends..."
Click the images to enlarge.
"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is an unassuming computer tech who’s actually an undercover agent for the 'Charter'...
"...a global spy network that’s kept secret even from other spy networks.
"Using high-tech artificial intelligence that keeps them a step ahead of their enemies, the Charter is seemingly unstoppable.
"But when Stone infiltrates an 'MI6' team that’s being taunted by a mysterious ace hacker...
"...she’ll need all of her skills to navigate the deadly world of espionage that’s about to confront her.
"Stone is as cool and canny as they come, but even she needs a little help from her friends..."
Click the images to enlarge.
- 8/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Heart of Stone” is an action-packed thriller directed by Tom Harper, based on a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. The film stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, with Alia Bhatt, Sophie Okonedo, and Matthias Schweighöfer.
This thrilling action movie delivers everything one would expect: heart-pounding action, solid editing, and cutting-edge technology that will amaze viewers.
There are many going in favor of “Heart of Stone,” but above all i that it stays true to its genre as an adventurous spy film filled with action, catering to the most demanding fans of the genre.
Plot
Rachel Stone (played by Gadot) is an intelligence agent who stands as the only woman between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset. When a mysterious hacker named Keya Dhawan (Bhatt) disrupts a routine mission, Rachel’s two lives collide. As she races to protect the...
This thrilling action movie delivers everything one would expect: heart-pounding action, solid editing, and cutting-edge technology that will amaze viewers.
There are many going in favor of “Heart of Stone,” but above all i that it stays true to its genre as an adventurous spy film filled with action, catering to the most demanding fans of the genre.
Plot
Rachel Stone (played by Gadot) is an intelligence agent who stands as the only woman between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset. When a mysterious hacker named Keya Dhawan (Bhatt) disrupts a routine mission, Rachel’s two lives collide. As she races to protect the...
- 8/11/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
“Heart of Stone” is an action-packed thriller directed by Tom Harper, based on a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. The film stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, with Alia Bhatt, Sophie Okonedo, and Matthias Schweighöfer.
This thrilling action movie delivers everything one would expect: heart-pounding action, solid editing, and cutting-edge technology that will amaze viewers.
There are many going in favor of “Heart of Stone,” but above all i that it stays true to its genre as an adventurous spy film filled with action, catering to the most demanding fans of the genre.
Plot
Rachel Stone (played by Gadot) is an intelligence agent who stands as the only woman between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset. When a mysterious hacker named Keya Dhawan (Bhatt) disrupts a routine mission, Rachel’s two lives collide. As she races to protect the...
This thrilling action movie delivers everything one would expect: heart-pounding action, solid editing, and cutting-edge technology that will amaze viewers.
There are many going in favor of “Heart of Stone,” but above all i that it stays true to its genre as an adventurous spy film filled with action, catering to the most demanding fans of the genre.
Plot
Rachel Stone (played by Gadot) is an intelligence agent who stands as the only woman between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset. When a mysterious hacker named Keya Dhawan (Bhatt) disrupts a routine mission, Rachel’s two lives collide. As she races to protect the...
- 8/11/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
If the artists’ strike and warnings of the majority of the intelligentsia don’t manage to shake the corporate giants out of their complacency regarding the aggressive advancement of all-pervasive technology, perhaps the recent swathe of spy flicks will. Netflix’s recent release, Heart of Stone, is probably the third movie in this single month that revolves around an omnipresent tech McGuffin.
In all seriousness, aside from playing on tried (read tired) and tested genre tropes of spy-action movies, and despite following the recent tendencies of throwing around characters with exposition-filled backstories, Heart of Stone proves to be a fun watch due to its effort to anchor an emotional weight through the narrative. The movie was also the Hollywood debut of Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt. However, there is scope for improvements if, as planned by the makers, Heart of Stone spawns a new franchise, in which case having female actors...
In all seriousness, aside from playing on tried (read tired) and tested genre tropes of spy-action movies, and despite following the recent tendencies of throwing around characters with exposition-filled backstories, Heart of Stone proves to be a fun watch due to its effort to anchor an emotional weight through the narrative. The movie was also the Hollywood debut of Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt. However, there is scope for improvements if, as planned by the makers, Heart of Stone spawns a new franchise, in which case having female actors...
- 8/11/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
‘Heart Of Stone’ Plot, Cast, & Character Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching The Film
Netflix is home to a great range of espionage thrillers and action films, featuring renowned stars and gripping storylines full of heart-pounding moments and unexpected twists. Some popular examples of these Netflix thrillers are The Spy, a miniseries starring Sacha Baron Cohen as an undercover Mossad agent, and Extraction, a film featuring Chris Hemsworth as a black ops mercenary caught in a dangerous rescue mission. While in theaters, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One made waves at the Box Office, Netflix is about to make its own impact with Tom Harper’s Heart of Stone, with a diverse and stellar international cast. This film has garnered excitement from spy action enthusiasts and piqued the interest of Indian audiences, thanks to the inclusion of Alia Bhatt in her debut US film role.
Alia Bhatt’s recent years have been marked by successes, including the blockbuster Brahmastra, her role in the Oscar-nominated film Rrr,...
Alia Bhatt’s recent years have been marked by successes, including the blockbuster Brahmastra, her role in the Oscar-nominated film Rrr,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
If Heart of Stone has any distinctive visual moments, they all involve a supercomputer called the Heart. The Heart appears in the form of holographic images surrounding operator the Jack of Hearts (Matthias Schweighöfer), who moves around digital objects and zooms in on key details by waving his hands and touching objects. Yes, we’ve seen many similar depictions of supercomputers ever since Tom Cruise stared intensely at future crimes in 2002’s Minority Report and Tony Stark threw hot rod red on his suit in 2008’s Iron Man. Heck, we’ve seen Jeff Goldblum wave his shockingly large hands around cg-landscapes in apartment commercials.
To his credit though, director Tom Harper doesn’t treat the visuals as anything groundbreaking or particularly exciting. It’s just shorthand for superspy technology. In fact, everything in Heart of Stone is superspy shorthand—a recitation of ideas and characters that we’ve seen time and again.
To his credit though, director Tom Harper doesn’t treat the visuals as anything groundbreaking or particularly exciting. It’s just shorthand for superspy technology. In fact, everything in Heart of Stone is superspy shorthand—a recitation of ideas and characters that we’ve seen time and again.
- 8/11/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
In the final moments of Tom Harper’s “Heart of Stone”, the Netflix spy caper edges as close as it ever does to a joke. As the various players in the film race to possess the powerful artificial intelligence known as “The Heart” (told you), the tech goes offline, inspiring one character to tell another that the best course of action is to turn it off, then back on again. Ah, if only.
As A.I. chatter starts to consume a fractured Hollywood, it’s only natural that such concerns have already made their way into our movies. Earlier this summer, even Tom Cruise took it on with his “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” which follows super-spy Ethan Hunt as he attempts to steal back an all-powerful A.I. that threatens the safety of the world. Netflix isn’t too far behind the ball, as “Heart of Stone” similarly...
As A.I. chatter starts to consume a fractured Hollywood, it’s only natural that such concerns have already made their way into our movies. Earlier this summer, even Tom Cruise took it on with his “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” which follows super-spy Ethan Hunt as he attempts to steal back an all-powerful A.I. that threatens the safety of the world. Netflix isn’t too far behind the ball, as “Heart of Stone” similarly...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being reviewed here wouldn't exist.
Though the summer of 2023 has long since become the summer of "Barbenheimer," it's also the summer offering the best action film of the year, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One." The Tom Cruise-starring seventh entry in the "M:i" franchise is as propulsive and thrilling as any other of the series' installments, full of globe-trotting action, jaw-dropping stunts, unexpected twists, and a disturbingly relevant villain in the form of artificial intelligence. It is -- perhaps fittingly -- all but impossible to not think about the "Mission: Impossible" series, especially its most recent title, while watching the new Netflix actioner "Heart of Stone." No one from "Dead Reckoning" shows up here, but there is a distinct bargain-basement feel to "Heart of Stone...
Though the summer of 2023 has long since become the summer of "Barbenheimer," it's also the summer offering the best action film of the year, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One." The Tom Cruise-starring seventh entry in the "M:i" franchise is as propulsive and thrilling as any other of the series' installments, full of globe-trotting action, jaw-dropping stunts, unexpected twists, and a disturbingly relevant villain in the form of artificial intelligence. It is -- perhaps fittingly -- all but impossible to not think about the "Mission: Impossible" series, especially its most recent title, while watching the new Netflix actioner "Heart of Stone." No one from "Dead Reckoning" shows up here, but there is a distinct bargain-basement feel to "Heart of Stone...
- 8/11/2023
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
We all know what a MacGuffin is: an object or event that the plot of a thriller hinges on, and which everyone onscreen keeps talking about, yet it has no intrinsic interest apart from how it serves the structure of the movie. The term was mythologized by Hitchcock, and as shorthand for the way a certain kind of movie works it has never gone out of style. But what do you call a MacGuffin that’s so boring the audience can’t pretend to care about it? Let’s call it a MacMuffin.
“Heart of Stone,” a double-crossing espionage thriller that is joyless, convoluted, and sludgy-looking — in short, abysmal — is a movie chockful of MacMuffins. Gal Gadot, working hard to come off as blithe and cool (something one should never work hard to do), plays Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative who is part of a chummy veteran spy team that...
“Heart of Stone,” a double-crossing espionage thriller that is joyless, convoluted, and sludgy-looking — in short, abysmal — is a movie chockful of MacMuffins. Gal Gadot, working hard to come off as blithe and cool (something one should never work hard to do), plays Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative who is part of a chummy veteran spy team that...
- 8/11/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
If there’s one thing to know about MI6 agent Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot), it’s that she’s meant to stay in the van. In Tom Harper’s new action thriller “Heart of Stone,” there are spies in the field and spies who drive, but some spies are just supposed to sit behind a computer screen reading fast-scrolling lines of code and hacking into mainframes. It’s possible this seems a little implausible, knowing what we know about star Gal Gadot’s star persona, and that’s because it is: Rachel Stone of MI6 is not who she says she is.
Stone really belongs to another spy organization — the Charter — designed to correct the wrongs of government-affiliated spy organizations by doing the same work only under the guidance of an AI tool known as the “Heart.” When Stone is out in the field she’s given pathways of most probable success,...
Stone really belongs to another spy organization — the Charter — designed to correct the wrongs of government-affiliated spy organizations by doing the same work only under the guidance of an AI tool known as the “Heart.” When Stone is out in the field she’s given pathways of most probable success,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Fran Hoepfner
- The Wrap
Netflix clearly is determined to play the major-studio game of big, star-driven action franchises. Extraction, its current sequel, another Russo Brothers’ franchise The Gray Man (with the promise of more), Red Notice and many others represent big-screen-type entertainment designed ultimately for people to watch on their couches at home.
This kind of stuff, while skillfully and expensively executed, still works best at Imax rather than your living room, but the streamer is convinced that it will goose subscriptions, so expect more of movies like Heart of Stone, a convoluted spy thriller loaded with James Bond-style action set pieces but with a wonder woman in the name of Gal Gadot in the center of it all. Taking a cue from Charlize Theron’s Netflix franchise The Old Guard, this is a female-driven enterprise where the men, namely Jamie Dornan’s complicated bad guy, take a back seat for the most part.
This kind of stuff, while skillfully and expensively executed, still works best at Imax rather than your living room, but the streamer is convinced that it will goose subscriptions, so expect more of movies like Heart of Stone, a convoluted spy thriller loaded with James Bond-style action set pieces but with a wonder woman in the name of Gal Gadot in the center of it all. Taking a cue from Charlize Theron’s Netflix franchise The Old Guard, this is a female-driven enterprise where the men, namely Jamie Dornan’s complicated bad guy, take a back seat for the most part.
- 8/11/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Harper’s Heart of Stone is a paint-by-numbers global espionage thriller that isn’t done any favors by releasing so soon after Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The film is similar in scope and tone to the most recent Ethan Hunt spy caper but vastly inferior by almost every other measure, especially when it comes to action and characterization.
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) works for the U.K.’s MI6 as a technician, overseen by Parker (Jamie Dornan). In the opening sequence, set at a party in the Italian Alps, the MI6 team is shadowing Mulvaney (Enzo Cilenti), “Europe’s most wanted arms dealer,” who’s making his first public appearance in three years. When the team’s cover is blown, Stone has to navigate the treacherous terrain in the dark, first by parachute and then by motorbike, which the filmmakers turn into a blurry, CGI-heavy eyesore. Cue the Bond-esque credit sequence,...
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) works for the U.K.’s MI6 as a technician, overseen by Parker (Jamie Dornan). In the opening sequence, set at a party in the Italian Alps, the MI6 team is shadowing Mulvaney (Enzo Cilenti), “Europe’s most wanted arms dealer,” who’s making his first public appearance in three years. When the team’s cover is blown, Stone has to navigate the treacherous terrain in the dark, first by parachute and then by motorbike, which the filmmakers turn into a blurry, CGI-heavy eyesore. Cue the Bond-esque credit sequence,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Clayton Dillard
- Slant Magazine
Netflix tries muscling in on the Mission: Impossible game with the adrenaline-charged spy thriller Heart of Stone, built as a vehicle for Gal Gadot (one of the producers) to swap superheroics for a more earthbound combo of brains, tech savvy, instinct and formidable fight skills. While it’s a few notches up from the Wonder Woman star’s last action romp for the streamer, Red Notice, it feels only marginally less manufactured from the spare parts of other movies. But it gets the job done and is sure to pull solid numbers. It doesn’t hurt that Gadot has appealing chemistry with co-star Jamie Dornan.
The timing seems mildly unfortunate given that the most recent M:i installment, Dead Reckoning, hit theaters only a month ago and also revolves around a risibly named AI mega-brain, “The Entity,” which nefarious forces are angling to control.
In Heart of Stone, that all-powerful cyber tool is called “The Heart,...
The timing seems mildly unfortunate given that the most recent M:i installment, Dead Reckoning, hit theaters only a month ago and also revolves around a risibly named AI mega-brain, “The Entity,” which nefarious forces are angling to control.
In Heart of Stone, that all-powerful cyber tool is called “The Heart,...
- 8/11/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gal Gadot in Heart Of StoneImage: Netflix
On its surface, Heart Of Stone certainly has all the markings of an intriguing spy-thriller: A hero who’d sacrifice themselves for the greater good battling a villain who’d stop at nothing, a mystery revolving around a powerful artificial intelligence device, a...
On its surface, Heart Of Stone certainly has all the markings of an intriguing spy-thriller: A hero who’d sacrifice themselves for the greater good battling a villain who’d stop at nothing, a mystery revolving around a powerful artificial intelligence device, a...
- 8/11/2023
- by Courtney Howard
- avclub.com
Don’t get too excited about Wonder Woman 3. Despite recent comments from Gal Gadot in which she claimed that James Gunn and Peter Safran had told her they would develop a third Wonder Woman movie, Variety has reported that’s not the case.
According to Variety’s sources, Wonder Woman 3 is not in development at DC Studios. The report added that James Gunn and Peter Safran have no plans for any type of Wonder Woman project in the new DC Universe, beyond the Paradise Lost prequel series already announced for Max. Prior to Gunn and Safran taking over DC Studios, there had been plans for a third Wonder Woman movie. Patty Jenkins would have returned to direct the sequel, but it was reported that the project didn’t fit in with the current plan.
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Gal Gadot made...
According to Variety’s sources, Wonder Woman 3 is not in development at DC Studios. The report added that James Gunn and Peter Safran have no plans for any type of Wonder Woman project in the new DC Universe, beyond the Paradise Lost prequel series already announced for Max. Prior to Gunn and Safran taking over DC Studios, there had been plans for a third Wonder Woman movie. Patty Jenkins would have returned to direct the sequel, but it was reported that the project didn’t fit in with the current plan.
Related Wonder Woman 3: Patty Jenkins reportedly walked instead of redeveloping the sequel
Gal Gadot made...
- 8/10/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Gal Gadot found herself emotional when she saw the opening sequence of “Wonder Woman 1984” because she felt transported into the younger version of Princess Diana, who competes with older women in an Amazonian trial of strength and skill.
The action star, whose latest film “Heart of Stone” lands on Netflix Aug. 11, recalled the scene in a Thursday appearance on the 21st season finale of “Hot Ones” with Sean Evans, presumably filmed before the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
“When I was watching the second ‘Wonder Woman’ and it starts with this sequence of young Wonder Women fighting, I got so emotional,” Gadot said. “It was like me seeing, me being an 8-year-old girl watching an amazing girl doing amazing things that was emotionally effective on me.”
Gadot was appearing on “Hot Ones” to promote “Heart of Stone,” which she has emphasized is an action film from a female perspective.
The action star, whose latest film “Heart of Stone” lands on Netflix Aug. 11, recalled the scene in a Thursday appearance on the 21st season finale of “Hot Ones” with Sean Evans, presumably filmed before the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
“When I was watching the second ‘Wonder Woman’ and it starts with this sequence of young Wonder Women fighting, I got so emotional,” Gadot said. “It was like me seeing, me being an 8-year-old girl watching an amazing girl doing amazing things that was emotionally effective on me.”
Gadot was appearing on “Hot Ones” to promote “Heart of Stone,” which she has emphasized is an action film from a female perspective.
- 8/10/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Assemble the electric guitars and cue the Wonder Woman theme song because Gal Gadot is thrilled to share new details about Wonder Woman 3! According to a featured article in Flaunt Magazine, and Gadot herself, she’s met with James Gunn and Peter Safran about Diana’s future, which looks bright!
Gadot recently told Flaunt Magazine about meeting with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran about Wonder Woman 3. What she learned is encouraging, as it now sounds like the threequel is definitely happening and that Gadot’s role as the Princess of Themyscira is firmly intact. When asked about the meeting, Gadot revealed the following to Flaunt Magazine:
“I was invited to a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran [co-chairperson and CEO of DC alongside Gunn] and what they told me, and I’m quoting: ‘You’re in the best hands. We’re going to develop Wonder Woman 3 with you. [We] love you as Wonder Woman—...
Gadot recently told Flaunt Magazine about meeting with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran about Wonder Woman 3. What she learned is encouraging, as it now sounds like the threequel is definitely happening and that Gadot’s role as the Princess of Themyscira is firmly intact. When asked about the meeting, Gadot revealed the following to Flaunt Magazine:
“I was invited to a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran [co-chairperson and CEO of DC alongside Gunn] and what they told me, and I’m quoting: ‘You’re in the best hands. We’re going to develop Wonder Woman 3 with you. [We] love you as Wonder Woman—...
- 8/10/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
New Delhi, Aug 10 (Ians) Whether you’re a fan of riveting movies or prefer to dive into gripping series on Ott platforms, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.
From Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Heart Of Stone’ to Sushmita Sen’s ‘Taali’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.
Ians has brought an enthralling slate of six titles on various Ott platforms, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Heart Of Stone:
Join Rachel Stone, a skilled spy, as she protects a valuable secret for a global peace agency. She’s the only woman in this high-stakes world, balancing her agency’s goals and the secrecy of the asset she guards. With important missions at risk, Rachel must act fast against enemies to save the asset from danger. Her determined efforts set...
From Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Heart Of Stone’ to Sushmita Sen’s ‘Taali’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.
Ians has brought an enthralling slate of six titles on various Ott platforms, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Heart Of Stone:
Join Rachel Stone, a skilled spy, as she protects a valuable secret for a global peace agency. She’s the only woman in this high-stakes world, balancing her agency’s goals and the secrecy of the asset she guards. With important missions at risk, Rachel must act fast against enemies to save the asset from danger. Her determined efforts set...
- 8/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Buckle up, folks, because Gal Gadot is taking you for a ride! The final trailer for Gadot’s upcoming action thriller, Heart of Stone, is ready to start your weekend with a bang! In Heart of Stone, Gadot’s Rachel Stone is an intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency who races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable and dangerous weapon.
In the final trailer for Heart of Stone, Gadot’s Rachel Stone quips her way through one dangerous predicament after another. With years of experience in the spy game on her side, and a trustworthy handler in her earpiece, Stone rushes headlong into peril, executing one resourceful escape after the next. We’ve seen Gadot kick ass in films like Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman and Rason Marshall Thurber’s Red Notice, but are audiences ready for her to reclaim the spotlight? All signs point to...
In the final trailer for Heart of Stone, Gadot’s Rachel Stone quips her way through one dangerous predicament after another. With years of experience in the spy game on her side, and a trustworthy handler in her earpiece, Stone rushes headlong into peril, executing one resourceful escape after the next. We’ve seen Gadot kick ass in films like Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman and Rason Marshall Thurber’s Red Notice, but are audiences ready for her to reclaim the spotlight? All signs point to...
- 8/9/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Some people take making a cup of coffee seriously. Throwing grounds into a K-cup simply won’t do. The beans need to be fresh and ground to perfect grit, with the presentation being as important as taste, temperature, and caffeination. If you ask Netflix‘s Chief Action Officer Arnold Schwarzenegger to make you a cup, prepare yourself for a jolt that will give you the energy you need to save the world and then some. In Netflix’s new Heart of Stone promo, Schwarzenegger and Gal Gadot compare coffee-making techniques while discussing the Wonder Woman action star’s new film.
In today’s Heart of Stone promo, Gal Gadot spots Arnold Schwarzenegger injecting as much action as possible into every cup of joe served at Netflix HQ. After a friendly greeting, Gadot witnesses Arnold’s explosive coffee-making methods and figures she should step in before someone gets hurt. Gadot quickly whips up a fresh cup,...
In today’s Heart of Stone promo, Gal Gadot spots Arnold Schwarzenegger injecting as much action as possible into every cup of joe served at Netflix HQ. After a friendly greeting, Gadot witnesses Arnold’s explosive coffee-making methods and figures she should step in before someone gets hurt. Gadot quickly whips up a fresh cup,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Gal Gadot has made her fair share of action films, from her role as the Amazonian princess Diana in “Wonder Woman” and the DC universe to Netflix’s “Red Notice” to the long-running “Fast and Furious” franchise. But after those films, Gadot was eager to do more in the action space — specifically from a female point of view. So she willed “Heart of Stone” into being.
With Gadot’s new Netflix movie, the actress and producer on the project wanted to do more. “I grew up watching ‘Bond,’ and ‘Mission: [Impossible],’ and ‘Bourne Identity’ and ‘Die Hard,'” Gadot told TheWrap in an interview conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike. “I love these movies. I love the action, and the twists and turns and drama, the scope. I want to make movies that the audience can come in and we can take them through a journey for two hours, and make...
With Gadot’s new Netflix movie, the actress and producer on the project wanted to do more. “I grew up watching ‘Bond,’ and ‘Mission: [Impossible],’ and ‘Bourne Identity’ and ‘Die Hard,'” Gadot told TheWrap in an interview conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike. “I love these movies. I love the action, and the twists and turns and drama, the scope. I want to make movies that the audience can come in and we can take them through a journey for two hours, and make...
- 8/7/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
In the world of cinema, there are few individuals who possess the talent and drive to excel both in front of and behind the camera. Gal Gadot, known for her iconic portrayal of ‘Wonder Woman’, with her upcoming film ‘Heart of Stone’, Gadot not only takes on the challenging role of the film’s protagonist but also steps into the shoes of the producer. This dual responsibility showcases her multifaceted abilities and her commitment to pushing boundaries.
Gal Gadot shared, “It’s really fulfilling to do both, because not only do you have input over the project as a whole, but your role in the film as well. It is really rewarding. I especially liked being involved in the story from the very beginning. It has made the role of Rachel Stone feel much more personal. You want your audiences to be visually interested.”
“I like to think of going...
Gal Gadot shared, “It’s really fulfilling to do both, because not only do you have input over the project as a whole, but your role in the film as well. It is really rewarding. I especially liked being involved in the story from the very beginning. It has made the role of Rachel Stone feel much more personal. You want your audiences to be visually interested.”
“I like to think of going...
- 8/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Heart of Stone is an American spy film directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. Heart of Stone stars Gal Gadot in the lead role of Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative, who is willing to go through anything in order to protect her secret agency’s most valuable asset that can wreak havoc on the entire world. The Netflix originals film also stars Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, and Matthias Schweighöfer. So, if you loved Heart of Stone, here are the best similar movies that you should check out next.
The Gray Man (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The Gray Man is CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), aka, Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned and Six is the target,...
The Gray Man (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The Gray Man is CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), aka, Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned and Six is the target,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Alia Bhatt and Gal Gadot, co-stars of upcoming Netflix series “Heart of Stone”, say they are both game for a Bollywood venture next.
When Et Canada’s Sangita Patel asked Gadot if she’ll think about starring in a Hindi movie, she quickly replies, “Yes, certainly.”
Bhatt, currently basking in the success of her Bollywood movie “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani”, added, “We’re already working on it. It’s going to be a massive thing. I’m producing it. Gal’s going to star and obviously there’s going to a song.”
Read More: ‘Heart Of Stone’ Co-Stars Gal Gadot And Alia Bhatt Share Their Formula To Raising Daughters, Talk About Women In Action Genre
Bhatt, who describes her dance skills as “highly average” also talked to Et Canada about some of the “craziest things” she has done – which involved dancing with a broken leg and torn ligament.
When Et Canada’s Sangita Patel asked Gadot if she’ll think about starring in a Hindi movie, she quickly replies, “Yes, certainly.”
Bhatt, currently basking in the success of her Bollywood movie “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani”, added, “We’re already working on it. It’s going to be a massive thing. I’m producing it. Gal’s going to star and obviously there’s going to a song.”
Read More: ‘Heart Of Stone’ Co-Stars Gal Gadot And Alia Bhatt Share Their Formula To Raising Daughters, Talk About Women In Action Genre
Bhatt, who describes her dance skills as “highly average” also talked to Et Canada about some of the “craziest things” she has done – which involved dancing with a broken leg and torn ligament.
- 8/3/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt are throwing on their bulletproof vests and gearing up to release their new action-packed spy-thriller, “Heart of Stone”, which hits Netflix on August 11.
Joining Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the talented actresses, aged 38 and 30 respectively, delved into the empowering messages of fearlessness they aim to impart to their daughters while promoting this explosive thriller.
When asked what the two women hope to teach their daughters, Gadot succinctly responded: “To love themselves.”
Read More: Gal Gadot Confirms There’s A ‘Wonder Woman 3’ In The Works
Gadot is a loving mother to her three daughters, Alma, 11, Maya, 6, and Daniella, 2, with her real estate developer husband, Yaron Varsano.
“I think it’s good for everybody – women and men as well. I think that if you love yourself and value yourself, your standards for the people that you surround yourself with is going to be better. I just think...
Joining Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the talented actresses, aged 38 and 30 respectively, delved into the empowering messages of fearlessness they aim to impart to their daughters while promoting this explosive thriller.
When asked what the two women hope to teach their daughters, Gadot succinctly responded: “To love themselves.”
Read More: Gal Gadot Confirms There’s A ‘Wonder Woman 3’ In The Works
Gadot is a loving mother to her three daughters, Alma, 11, Maya, 6, and Daniella, 2, with her real estate developer husband, Yaron Varsano.
“I think it’s good for everybody – women and men as well. I think that if you love yourself and value yourself, your standards for the people that you surround yourself with is going to be better. I just think...
- 8/3/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Gal Gadot, the star of the Wonder Woman movies, has revealed that she is developing Wonder Woman 3 with James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-heads of DC Studios. Gadot also shared her thoughts on the new Superman casting and her upcoming Netflix movie Heart of Stone.
Gadot spoke to ComicBook.com’s Chris Killian about her role as Rachel Stone, a spy who works for a global peacekeeping organization, in Heart of Stone, which premieres on Netflix on August 11th. During the interview, she also discussed her future as Wonder Woman, the iconic DC superhero she has played since 2016.
Wonder Woman Trailer
“I love portraying Wonder Woman,” Gadot says. “It’s so close to and dear to my heart. From what I heard from James and from Peter is that we’re gonna develop a Wonder Woman 3 together.”
Gadot’s statement confirms that she is still attached to the character,...
Gadot spoke to ComicBook.com’s Chris Killian about her role as Rachel Stone, a spy who works for a global peacekeeping organization, in Heart of Stone, which premieres on Netflix on August 11th. During the interview, she also discussed her future as Wonder Woman, the iconic DC superhero she has played since 2016.
Wonder Woman Trailer
“I love portraying Wonder Woman,” Gadot says. “It’s so close to and dear to my heart. From what I heard from James and from Peter is that we’re gonna develop a Wonder Woman 3 together.”
Gadot’s statement confirms that she is still attached to the character,...
- 8/3/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Eager to see Gal Gadot in the upcoming summer action thriller Heart of Stone? Catch her in a new music video for a song from the film.
Gadot stars in the clip for “Quiet,” which The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively premiering Thursday. The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix. “Quiet” is featured in the opening credits of the movie.
The nearly four-minute video, which was filmed in Los Angeles before the SAG-AFTRA strike, is interwoven with clips from the film and also features Gadot sitting in a car and later standing toe-to-toe with Erez. The video was directed by Loris Russier, whose credits include Burna Boy and J Balvin’s “Rollercoaster” and Ella Mai’s “Dfmu.”
Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in Heart of Stone.
Heart of Stone follows Rachel Stone (Gadot), an...
Gadot stars in the clip for “Quiet,” which The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively premiering Thursday. The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix. “Quiet” is featured in the opening credits of the movie.
The nearly four-minute video, which was filmed in Los Angeles before the SAG-AFTRA strike, is interwoven with clips from the film and also features Gadot sitting in a car and later standing toe-to-toe with Erez. The video was directed by Loris Russier, whose credits include Burna Boy and J Balvin’s “Rollercoaster” and Ella Mai’s “Dfmu.”
Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in Heart of Stone.
Heart of Stone follows Rachel Stone (Gadot), an...
- 8/3/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Alia Bhatt has now finally made her transition from Bollywood to Hollywood with her new spy-thriller-action film ‘Heart of Stone’, where she stars alongside popular Israeli actress Gal Gadot. Speaking about her transition, Alia said that suddenly doing a movie in full English language was a bit weird for her, but overall it was a great experience for her.
In an interview with the Toronto Sun, Alia was asked about her transition where she said: “You know it was a bit awkward for me speaking in English all time, because I’m so used to speaking in Hindi even though I use English half the time, suddenly acting in English was a bit weird.”
“But apart from that, day one… kind of awkwardness, I really really felt that it was the same. The process of a film set world over is exactly the same,” she added.
Talking about filming the action,...
In an interview with the Toronto Sun, Alia was asked about her transition where she said: “You know it was a bit awkward for me speaking in English all time, because I’m so used to speaking in Hindi even though I use English half the time, suddenly acting in English was a bit weird.”
“But apart from that, day one… kind of awkwardness, I really really felt that it was the same. The process of a film set world over is exactly the same,” she added.
Talking about filming the action,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
And somehow, it's almost August. The summer is flying by, and that means fall will be here soon. And then winter. Ugh, I just got a chill. Well, let's not dwell on the future! Let us embrace the present. Specifically, let us look at the new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in August. Yes, as always, the streaming service is dropping a whole bunch of new stuff the minute the calendar rolls over. And, as is par for the course for Netflix these days, many of the new titles are Netflix originals. But there are still other titles to pay attention to and watch out for. So before the summer ends, put on your bathing suit, lather on some sunscreen, and dive into the movies and TV shows hitting Netflix next month.
Lost In Translation
Sofia Coppola's beautiful, melancholy "Lost in Translation" follows two lost souls trying to connect.
Lost In Translation
Sofia Coppola's beautiful, melancholy "Lost in Translation" follows two lost souls trying to connect.
- 7/29/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone in ‘Heart of Stone’ (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022)
Netflix’s August 2023 lineup of movies and TV shows includes the four-part Untold documentary series, season two of Heartstopper, and the release of the second half of The Lincoln Lawyer season two. The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge cooks up (hopefully) tasty treats, and the limited series Painkiller delves into the origin of America’s opioid crisis.
The streaming service’s August schedule also includes the debut of the live-action One Piece series, based Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history. Plus, Gal Gadot stars in Heart of Stone, an action thriller premiering on August 11, 2023.
August 1, 2023
Untold: Volume 3 – (New Untold stories weekly)
The critically acclaimed docuseries Untold returns with Volume 3, a four-week summer event that pulls back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From boxing to football to doping scandals,...
Netflix’s August 2023 lineup of movies and TV shows includes the four-part Untold documentary series, season two of Heartstopper, and the release of the second half of The Lincoln Lawyer season two. The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge cooks up (hopefully) tasty treats, and the limited series Painkiller delves into the origin of America’s opioid crisis.
The streaming service’s August schedule also includes the debut of the live-action One Piece series, based Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history. Plus, Gal Gadot stars in Heart of Stone, an action thriller premiering on August 11, 2023.
August 1, 2023
Untold: Volume 3 – (New Untold stories weekly)
The critically acclaimed docuseries Untold returns with Volume 3, a four-week summer event that pulls back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From boxing to football to doping scandals,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
We have a special Heart of Stone treat for you! Well, not just one treat, it’s 4! We have brand new posters for the highly anticipated Netflix action spy thriller Heart of Stone.
Fans were first thrilled when the film, which stars Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in leading roles, was first announced. Then at the special Netflix Tudum event, the excitement to watch this action adventure spiked even higher when the trailer dropped.
Icymi
Heart of Stone is the tale of Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) who appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter — a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats. Rachel has been trained to be the consummate professional: a...
Fans were first thrilled when the film, which stars Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in leading roles, was first announced. Then at the special Netflix Tudum event, the excitement to watch this action adventure spiked even higher when the trailer dropped.
Icymi
Heart of Stone is the tale of Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) who appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter — a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats. Rachel has been trained to be the consummate professional: a...
- 7/26/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In a world where some individuals can get away with major crimes because they are government protected ‘intelligence assets’, the new live-action 'spy thriller' feature, “Heart of Stone”, directed by Tom Harper, stars Gal Gadot as a ‘CIA’ agent, with Jamie Dornan and Sophie Okonedo, streaming August 11, 2023 on Netflix:
"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is a 'CIA' agent and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global organization…
"...and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset...."
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"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is a 'CIA' agent and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global organization…
"...and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset...."
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- 7/18/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has unveiled the captivating character poster of Alia Bhatt playing Keya Dhawan in Netflix’s unmissable action film of this summer ‘Heart of Stone’. The film is an electrifying spy action thriller that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
At the centre of this high-stakes espionage is Alia Bhatt, portraying the enigmatic hacker ‘Keya Dhawan’ who controls all the odds. The film will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu only on Netflix on 11th August.
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter – a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats.
Meet ‘Keya Dhawan’ in ‘Heart of Stone’
Rachel has been trained to be...
At the centre of this high-stakes espionage is Alia Bhatt, portraying the enigmatic hacker ‘Keya Dhawan’ who controls all the odds. The film will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu only on Netflix on 11th August.
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter – a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats.
Meet ‘Keya Dhawan’ in ‘Heart of Stone’
Rachel has been trained to be...
- 7/18/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Netflix has unveiled the character poster of Gal Gadot for its highly anticipated film ‘Heart of Stone’ an exhilarating spy action thriller poised to enthral our audiences. With its captivating visuals featuring Gal Gadot, the anticipation for the film reaches new heights. Gal Gadot fearlessly defies the odds, delivering a powerhouse performance in ‘Heart of Stone’. Mark your calendars as this film, available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, exclusively premieres on Netflix on 11th August, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter – a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats.
Gal Gadot’s ‘Heart of Stone’ character poster released
Rachel has been trained to...
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) appears to be an inexperienced tech, on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her MI6 team doesn’t know is that Stone actually works for the Charter – a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies, which uses cutting-edge technology to neutralize global threats.
Gal Gadot’s ‘Heart of Stone’ character poster released
Rachel has been trained to...
- 7/18/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The first look of Alia Bhatt’s Hollywood debut film, Heart of Stone, has been released by Netflix and it promises to be a high-octane action spy thriller. The film stars Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone, a spy who embarks on a dangerous mission that will test her loyalty and courage. Alia Bhatt plays a pivotal role in the film, whose details are still under wraps. The film also features Jamie Dornan, who is best known for his role in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise.
Heart of Stone is directed by Tom Harper, who has previously helmed films like The Aeronauts and Wild Rose. The film is produced by Skydance Media, which has also backed blockbuster films like Mission: Impossible, Terminator, and Star Trek. The film is slated to release on Netflix in 2023.
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Alia Bhatt, who is one of the most popular and versatile actors in Bollywood,...
Heart of Stone is directed by Tom Harper, who has previously helmed films like The Aeronauts and Wild Rose. The film is produced by Skydance Media, which has also backed blockbuster films like Mission: Impossible, Terminator, and Star Trek. The film is slated to release on Netflix in 2023.
Heart of Stone Poster
Alia Bhatt, who is one of the most popular and versatile actors in Bollywood,...
- 7/18/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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In a world where corrupt individuals can get away with major crimes because they are government protected ‘assets’, the new live-action 'spy thriller' feature, “Heart of Stone”, directed by Tom Harper, stars Gal Gadot as a ‘CIA’ agent, with Jamie Dornan and Sophie Okonedo, streaming August 11, 2023 on Netflix:
"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is a 'CIA' agent and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global organization…
"...and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset...."
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"...'Rachel Stone' (Gadot) is a 'CIA' agent and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global organization…
"...and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset...."
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- 7/13/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Alia Bhatt is going dark in the highly anticipated Netflix film Heart of Stone. Also featuring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, this epic and raw action adventure is set to start streaming on August 11th!
In the full-on spy thriller, Alia’s character Keya Dhawan is a very mysterious character who steals The Heart and wants to create chaos. According to Netflix, The Heart is the world’s most powerful AI, able to keep track of anyone’s entire online history and then use that data to predict what they might do in the future. The Heart can advise on responses to potential global threats and even deliver odds on the success of neutralizing them.
“The Heart is what’s called a general AI — an AI that can do anything you want it to do, and it becomes a master of that immediately,” VFX supervisor Mark Breakspear told Netflix. “No...
In the full-on spy thriller, Alia’s character Keya Dhawan is a very mysterious character who steals The Heart and wants to create chaos. According to Netflix, The Heart is the world’s most powerful AI, able to keep track of anyone’s entire online history and then use that data to predict what they might do in the future. The Heart can advise on responses to potential global threats and even deliver odds on the success of neutralizing them.
“The Heart is what’s called a general AI — an AI that can do anything you want it to do, and it becomes a master of that immediately,” VFX supervisor Mark Breakspear told Netflix. “No...
- 7/3/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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