‘Unhinged’: An Odious Mix Of ‘Falling Down,’ ‘Joker’ & Toxically Violent American White Males [Review]

K.J. Yossman Ukrainian director Stanislav Kapralov (“Let It Snow”) was in the middle of pre-production for a new film — a Hollywood project with U.S. actors and a U.S.

If you have not watched the season 2 finale of Love Is Blind, bookmark this for later or proceed with caution. In Friday's finale of Love Is Blind season 2, the question was not whether love was actually blind, but rather whether love was enough to get these six couples to the altar and willing to say their «I dos» in front of friends and family. There were success stories, a few shockers, plenty of heartbreak, and some dinner reservations at Nobu made. Here's where all the couples ended up at the end of the season 2 finale: The couple was all nerves as their wedding day approached with Danielle saying in an aside interview that they discussed what they were going to say that morning and were «still not on the same page,» adding that Nick seemed to think she wasn't ready while noting that she wanted Nick «to be my husband more than anything.» While preparing to walk down the aisle, Nick described himself as «back and forth, up and down, left and right.»When it came time for them to head to the altar, Nick was a literal puddle of sweat, with it soaking through his gray suit as he squinted down the aisle to his nervous bride. They read out their own vows and when it came time to decide if they would become husband and wife, they surprisingly both agreed despite Nick's dramatic sigh at the end of the penultimate episode. «I have no question whatsoever that you are the person I'm supposed to be with,» Nick tells Danielle.

Olivia and Alex Bowen have flew to Tenerife for a luxurious babymoon, and the pair's hotel is seriously lavish. Love Island stars Alex, 30, and Olivia, 28, have shared a series of clips and snaps on Instagram showing off their incredible suite at the Royal River Luxury Hotel, which includes a private pool. Mum-to-be Olivia, who recently admitted she's "internally screaming" about becoming a parent for the first time, took to social media to share a sweet selfie of her and her husband, as they got boarded their flight.

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe has lit up screens in her role as Mercedes McQueen since 2008.The 38-year-old's long run has established her as a much loved soap legend and one of the most familiar faces in the village. Having been involved in some of the show's most dramatic storylines, viewers might be surprised to hear that Jennifer's own life has been equally action packed. From shock splits to becoming a single Mum following a traumatic birth, let's take a look at Jennifer's life off screen...

Ahead of his new talk show launch, former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has been partying Down Under.The opinionated journalist, 56, left British soil to attend Sky New Australia’s 25th anniversary party at the Sydney Opera House. Piers took to Twitter on Thursday, sharing a snap of himself on Australia’s Today programme.

The exclusive Lanesborough hotel is the focal point of a new BBC factual entertainment show about some of the most opulent overnight stays in the UK. A single night in the 5* A list approved property can set you back almost £30,000, which is more than most Brits earn in a year.The hotel can be found Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, and is popular with the rich and famous looking for luxury in the capital.

AnnaLynne McCord has been mocked online after sharing a poem she wrote and performed for president Vladimir Putin.The 90210 star, who played the role of Naomi Clark in the hit TV series, took to her Twitter feed to share a clip of herself reading the bizarre poem for her 199,500 followers to see. "Dear president Vladimir Putin," the video started as she sat with a grey short-sleeved turtle neck while her blonde wavy mane framed her makeup-free face. She continued: "I'm so sorry that I was not your mother.

As this week's guest on The Record Club with Bowers & Wilkins, Foxes sat down with DJ and presenter Jess Iszatt to discuss the stories behind her recently-released third album, The Kick.

Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment that accuses the label of attempting to keep her locked into her deal by not considering her 2021 release Something for Thee Hotties an "album," Billboard and Pitchfork report. The complaint was filed last Friday (February 18) in Harris County District Court and names 1501 Certified Entertainment, LLC as the sole defendant.

Naman Ramachandran The world of soccer has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with marquee event UEFA Men’s Champions League final moved from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris. The UEFA Executive Committee held an extraordinary meeting on Friday, “following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe,” the UEFA said in a statement.

EXCLUSIVE: Discovery UK & Nordics Boss James Gibbons has talked up the potential BT Sport JV as being an effective marketing tool for the media company’s deep content catalog, allowing subs to “come for the sport, stay for the rest.”

As the people of Ukraine wake up to the reality of war, many of the country’s top filmmakers and industry professionals have issued statements pleading for international intervention.

UEFA have voted to move this season's Champions League final to Paris as a result of Russia making the decision to invade Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Bolton Wanderers have been boosted by the impending return to the team of captain Ricardo Almeida Santos.

Russia's Civil Aviation Authority has banned all UK flights to and over the country.

A multi-story apartment building was hit by a rocket in Kyiv on Friday (25 February), injuring at least three people.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down the fact that his side have two games in hand on Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish after moving to within one point of them in the Premier League table.

Holly Willoughby is no different. Taking to her social media pages on Friday, the This Morning host revealed she was stuck for answers as her children asked about the conflict.MORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking message"How do I explain this to my children… I was asked questions last night I didn't have the answers for… [broken heart emoji]," the doting mum-of-three remarked.WATCH: Holly Willoughby breaks down in tears on This MorningHolly shares two sons and a daughter with her husband Dan Baldwin.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineAfter months-long cinema closures, the U.S. box office has opened to the most significant degree since pre-pandemic times.Movie theaters in Florida, Texas, Georgia and other parts of the country that were able to safely reopen welcomed the first major theatrical premiere since March: Solstice Studios’ “Unhinged,” a thriller starring Russell Crowe.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorRefresh for updates: Solstice Studios braved the continuing pandemic and assisted the major exhibition circuits to reopen this weekend with their Russell Crowe road rage action movie Unhinged this weekend in the U.S. in what was a $1.4M Friday including some Thursday previews at 1,823 theaters.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticLagging a few weeks behind the rest of the world (where Russell Crowe road-rage thriller “Unhinged” released in several territories late last month), the United States is slowly seeing cinemas reopen in anticipation of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” — still optimistically dated for Sept. 3.But that doesn’t mean film fans don’t have options, opening on drive-in screens, virtual cinemas and subscriptions services.With more than 30 new movies releasing in the U.S.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: The adage you never forget your first time might be especially true for Mark Gill and his Solstice Studios cohorts, who decided to offer up the first film they financed as the litmus test of whether theater goers are ready to return to U.S. cinemas for the first time since they abruptly went dark in March.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorCaren Pistorius can only describe her experience on “Unhinged” as wonderful but “surreal.” The actor was working at a fabric store in Sydney when she got the call to audition for the road rage thriller starring Russell Crowe.Within hours, she found herself in New Orleans for a screen test. She ended up staying in the city as she quickly landed the role, and the film began shooting a week later.

 Movie theaters are set to reopen the weekend of Aug. 21, which will also be first major theatrical film release since cinemas were shuttered amid the swift spread of the coronavirus.

grown more sophisticated and clever, you heave a sigh of relief to be handed a thriller that’s so dumb. There are lots of laughs at the gruesome deaths and a few solid shocks in director Derrick Borte’s film.

Australian films that deal with homosexuality have been few and far between over the years, but there are three that come to mind which enjoyed success at the all-important box office. The Sum Of Us which starred Russell Crowe was an instant hit when released into cinemas in 1994 and the sexual content in Ana Kokkinos’ feature Head On raised eyebrows in 1998. The emotionally charged Holding The Man brought the true-life story of a gay relationship between two men to the screen, the tragic conclusion leaving audiences teary.Now award-winning indie drama Sequin In A Blue Room joins the ranks, screening exclusively at Newtown Dendy Cinema.This is the controversial ad coming of age story of Sequin, a 16-year-old gay man whose insatiable sex

unhinged pretty much says it all. A brutal action flick that’s running on ugly from start to finish, the film from director Derrick Borte flirts with having something to say about stressful, angry times and toxic masculinity, but settles for letting Russell Crowe glower, seethe and leave a whole lotta destruction in his gruesome wake.You’d like to think that a movie like this can be a fun, dark and bloody thrill ride, as recent coronavirus-era releases like “Extraction,” “The Old Guard” and even “Project Power” (like this one, shot in New Orleans) have been to varying degrees.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWhen “Unhinged,” a road rage thriller starring Russell Crowe, opens in the U.S. on Aug.

The North American box office is resuming after an unprecedented five-month shutdown due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The major circuits in Canada reopened in earnest over the weekend to welcome Paramount’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run and the Russell Crowe road-rage thriller Unhinged, from Solstice Studios.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorRefresh for updates The top grossing titles at the weekend domestic box office, were straight from Canada with Paramount’s SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run landing the No. 1 spot with $900K from 300 locations per the Melrose Ave studio with $345K on Friday, and $300K on Saturday, -13%.SpongeBob Movie, along with Trolls: World Tour, have been the only new major studio mainstream movies (not counting specialty label titles) to be released during the pandemic.Solstice Studios’ Russell Crowe road rage movie Unhinged, distributed in Canada by VVS, but it made $230K on Friday for a $582K 3-day.