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'Lupin,' starring Omar Sy, is a modern twist on the classic tale of gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. This stylish French series has become a global hit for its clever plot and charismatic lead. Credit : PINTEREST
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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‘Shadow Force' Review: Two Spies Get Dragged From the Cold in Middling Action Opus
When a now-defunct celebrity couple attempted to make like Nick and Nora Charles meets 'Mission: Impossible' in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' two decades ago, the high-concept, high-budget results were a mixed bag — which didn't stop them from being imitated ever since. The latest duo to step into similar matching marital bulletproof vests is Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, playing globetrotting 'elite special operators' now hiding from their former colleagues in 'Shadow Force.' It takes a certain esprit to pull off this kind of bombastic yet larky star vehicle. Joe Carnahan's film provides passable diversion for a couple hours, but the fun to be had is limited by uninspired action staging, less-than-sparkling dialogue and a maudlin streak of the 'It's about family!!' type. Lionsgate's theatrical release looks likelier to find its primary audience once it reaches home formats. More from Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Desperate Housewives' Reboot From Kerry Washington, Natalie Chaidez in Development at Onyx Collective 'Extraction' TV Series Starring Omar Sy Ordered at Netflix From Glen Mazzara With Russo Brothers Producing Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy) are a couple who met on the job. They were both part of the titular top-secret assassin unit assembled by then-CIA chief Jack Cinder (Mark Strong) to take out bad guys around the world. But falling in love was against the rules, going AWOL even more so. Some time later, they've gone underground, trying to keep themselves and 5-year-old son Ky (Jahleel Kamara) safe from the vengeance of their ex-boss, who is now General Secretary for G7. Cinder's international career ascent has only made him more anxious to snuff his runaway agents, who 'know too many things.' Plus there's his lingering pique over being dumped for Isaac by Kyrah, with whom he once had a different sort of 'thing.' She has actually spent the last few years away from her husband and child, trying to kill off remaining Shadow Force recruits before they can do the same to her loved ones. However, when Isaac is forced to demonstrate his violent skillset during a bank robbery in which father and son find themselves caught, the resulting heroic surveillance camera footage blows everyone's cover. Dad and son scram to a hiding place in the Colombian jungle, soon joined by an irate mom. (It is typical of the script's weak logic that she blames Isaac for attracting attention, ignoring the minor detail that he was forced to save their child from armed goons.) Once these parents have yelled at and pummeled each other a bit, the family reunion goes on the run, soon crossing paths with old CIA allies: another couple, known as Auntie (Da'Vine Joy Randolph) and Unc (Method Man). Less luckily, they're also tracked down by members of the Force, who drag all the good guys to Cinder's man-made-island lair. The shootout that takes place there is decent enough. Still, 'Shadow Force' aspires to 'John Wick'-ish levels of hyperbolic action without having the elevated fight choreography or visual panache to pull that off. Shot almost entirely in Colombia, the film's locations and P. Erik Carlson's production design are plusses that Juan Miguel Azpiroz's widescreen cinematography doesn't fully exploit, providing neither grittiness nor high style to material that could use one or the other. A chase on mountain roads, then another between speed boats, ought to provide more visceral thrills than is managed here. In character terms, too, the movie keeps falling short. The five reassembled 'Force' killers (Yoson An, Sala Baker, Marvin Jones III, Natalia Reyes, Jenel Stevens-Thompson) are each given a distinguishing look, but practically nothing to say or do. By default, more interest is stirred by Cinder's ill-treated bodyguards-slash-assistants (Marshall Cook, Ed Quinn), who at least hint at some droll camaraderie. It's gratifying when late in the game, they turn out to have more going on than we'd thought. But Strong, who's played many villains, finds so little of interest in this one that he might as well have 'Generic Baddie' (or perhaps 'If I can't have you no one will') tattooed across his forehead. While Sy and Washington are certainly accomplished, personable and attractive performers, these ostensibly showy roles don't do a lot for them, either. He (in a part originally intended for producer Sterling K. Brown) at least imbues his with some humor and warmth. She waxes too earnest for the fairly preposterous premise to bear, hard-selling Kyrah's tough side one minute, belaboring maternal devotion the next; her prickliness around Isaac makes whatever mutual chemistry brought them together hard to detect. It might've been entertaining to let her character's alpha air be the secret sauce in their marriage, but neither script nor star are willing to make that leap. The dynamic between Randolph and Method Man actually does go there, after a fashion — yet again, Leon Chills and Carnahan's screenplay never quite gives these actors the opportunity to shine as we keep expecting them to. A bullet-riddled scenario this simplistic and improbable can't afford to be as sentimental as 'Shadow Force' often gets. There's too much screentime handed over to child thespian Kamara being precociously adorable — which he is. But charm is dampened by the rote calculation of having a tyke curse for laughs, or hammily sing along to old R&B hits. A running gag here is that wee Ky is a superfan for 80s slow-jam king Lionel Ritchie. Like so much else here, that plays out as an obvious gimmick deployed minus the wit or surprise that might've made it fly. If only Sy and Washington had been given some latterday equivalent to the banter William Powell and Myrna Loy got in those 'Thin Man' movies. Instead, the best the filmmakers can manage is saddling them with the same exact fadeout that ended 'After the Thin Man' on a note of shameless schmaltz almost 90 years ago. Best of Variety The Best Albums of the Decade
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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'Flawless' Netflix crime thriller binge-watched by 100 million people has viewers 'hooked just five minutes into first episode'
A 'flawless' Netflix crime thriller binge-watched by 100 million people has viewers 'hooked just five minutes into the first episode'. French crime drama Lupin first aired in 2021 and stars Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier and Clotilde Hesme. The series sees Assane Diop (Sy) take inspiration from the tale of fictional Arsène Lupin and becomes a thief. He 'sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family,' according to the synopsis. Created by George Kay and François Uzan, Lupin has reportedly been streamed a huge 99,500,000 times since it first hit Netflix and fans have raved about it over the years. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. So far, there has been three seasons of the drama and it was nominated for the Golden Globes in 2022, as well as an Emmy. There is a fourth season on the way and filming has already commenced in Paris, according to Tudum. Some viewers have complimented the show over the years on X and said: 'Lupin on Netflix - A solid 10/10. Watch it.'; 'I just finished Lupin a series on Netflix! It was good and kept your mind in the series.'; 'Y'all need to see the series LUPIN on Netflix. My kind of movie.' According to Unilad, one fan penned: 'I binged watch first part last night, hooked from the very first 5 minutes. This series is going to be better than Ocean's 12, 13 and 8 combined.' While another reportedly said: 'Loved this Series. Binged watched the entire series one. Can't wait for series two. Dubbed in English and still was flawless.' Despite Lupin's whopping 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, not everyone has been impressed with the show. One viewer wrote on the review site: 'Omar Sy as Lupin is charming, but the plot twists are so unrealistic... and sometimes just plain stupid. 'It felt like it had potential because the production values are so good. But the storylines are ridiculous.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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‘Lupin' Returning for Season 4
We don't have to say au revoir to Lupin, merci. Part four of the hit series is already in production in Paris, Netflix said on Monday; it will consist of eight 45-minute episodes. Omar Sy is back as Assane Diop, 'the gentleman thief who has captured the hearts of viewers in France and around the world,' as Netflix likes to tell us. More from The Hollywood Reporter Prime Video Now Reaches 130 Million U.S. Ad-Supported Customers, Amazon Says Peacock's 'Office' Follow-Up Gets First Look and Title: 'The Paper' NBC Hires Michael Jordan to Contribute to NBA Coverage Lupin was created by George Kay in collaboration with François Uzan; Marie Roussin, Florent Meyer and Tigran Rosine also participated in the formation of the series, which is inspired by Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin character. Rosine, Meyer, Mathilde Arnaud, Jean-Yves Arnaud and Pennda Ba are the series' writers; Sy and Louis Leterrier are showrunners. 'I often say that Lupin is an extraordinary plaything. I find great joy in it every time,' Sy said in a statement. 'Together with Netflix, Carrousel, and Gaumont, we've invested the time needed to raise our ambitions and deliver even more surprises and enjoyment, both for us and the audience. The fresh energy from Carrousel Studios aligns perfectly with this vision. I'm eager to share the new episodes with as many people as possible.' Lupin episodes are directed by Edouard Salier, Everardo Gout and Hugo Gelin. In addition to Sy, the Lupin part four cast includes Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard. Just how popular is Lupin? The first two seasons parts currently occupy the third and sixth spots, respectively, on Netflix's own all-time rankings for non-English-language TV series. Lupin part one racked up 99.5 million views over the course of its first 91 days of availability; that's more than The Night Agent's first season (98.2 million views), Fool Me Once (also 98.2 million) and Stranger Things 3 (94.8 million), the number eight, nine and 10 shows on Netflix's English-language TV chart (all-time). Gaumont produces Lupin in collaboration with Carroussel Studios. Sy and the Lupin gang shared Monday's news in an announcement video below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Lupin Renewed for Part 4 at Netflix
Lupin is coming back: Eighteen months after the release of Part 3, Netflix has confirmed that the Omar Sy thriller has been renewed for Part 4, which will consist of eight episodes. 'I often say that Lupin is an extraordinary plaything. I find great joy in it every time,' Sy said in a statement Monday. 'Together with Netflix, Carrousel and Gaumont, we've invested the time needed to raise our ambitions and deliver even more surprises and enjoyment, both for us and the audience. The fresh energy from Carrousel Studios aligns perfectly with this vision. I'm eager to share the new episodes with as many people as possible.' More from TVLine Netflix Orders New Series Set in Extraction Film Universe, Starring Omar Sy — What Does This Mean for Lupin? What to Watch in May: Your Guide to 130+ Premieres Across Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Fallout Renewed for Season 3 at Prime Video - Plus, Find Out When Season 2 Arrives Sy, who serves as co-showrunner, continues to lead the ensemble as Assane Diop. The Part 4 cast also includes returning stars Ludivine Sagnier (Claire), Antoine Gouy (Benjamin), Soufiane Guerrab (Guedira) and Shirine Boutella (Belkacem), and new additions Théo Christine (BRI) and Laïka Blanc-Francard (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon). Check out a first-look photo, which marks the start of production: In addition to Lupin, Sy is set to headline a new series set in Netflix's Extraction film universe; the project received an eight-episode order in February. Neither Extraction Season 1 nor Lupin Part 4 have received release dates as of press time. TVLine will keep you posted as we learn more. Are you looking forward to the return of ? Watch a behind-the-scenes video, then drop your thoughts in a comment below. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
