“Heart of Stone” (2023) Movie on Netflix – Review: A Classic Action Movie Done Right

“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 Charter and strives to overcome adversity, her humanity may become her greatest asset.

Movie Review

“Heart of Stone” is reminiscent of classic action movies but with am update to appease contemporary viewers. It starts with a spectacular action sequence in the snow, similar to “True Lies” or “Inception,” and continues to captivate throughout this highly anticipated premiere, which has the potential to become the streaming platform’s summer hit.

From the first scene, the film delivers adrenaline, with Gal Gadot reminding us of Charlize Theron’s charisma, but also showcasing her ability to carry a leading role in an spy thriller movie where the real star is the action. It is not devoid of humor, leaving us no room to breathe, it is one continuum of entertaining scenes and sequences. Interestingly enough, is that it doesn’t try to invent anything new in a genre that seems to have explored every possibility. If produced well, the formula works.

Thereby said that despite we don’t believe everything has been invented, “Heart of Stone” succeeds in its safe bet, building upon what has worked so many times before and keeping the finger on the pulse of the audience. The film understands how to cast, market, and is ambitious. Could it be this summer’s platform hit? It certainly stands a chance at becoming it.

It may not be original, as it treads on familiar territory explored in other productions, and it doesn’t reinvent the genre or strive for anything other than satisfying the audience, scene after scene, by giving them exactly what they want without demanding anything in return.

Technically, the film excels, showcasing Hollywood’s mastery in this type of production. These were the movies that used to fill movie theaters, and now, in the streaming era, they will attract subscribers to keep them hooked. This is a business, and “Heart of Stone” understands it well, behaving as such, but with the pleasant feeling of money well spent and thoroughly enjoyed.

We can attest to the fact that the film does not disappoint.

Our Opinion

High on entertainment value and with a good production behind it, it delivers what it promises: action-packed entertainment with a joyful tone and a fast-paced rhythm that will not disappoint action genre enthusiasts.

We are definitely hoping for a sequel.

The Soundtrack

Netflix has released the music video for the theme song ‘Quiet’, by Noga Erez.

Director

The Cast

Matthias Schweighöfer
Archie Madekwe
Jing Lusi
Paul Ready
Jónas Alfreð Birkisson