Fans are weighing in on Viola Davis’s new action-packed film “G20.”
In the movie, Davis takes on the role of U.S. President Danielle Sutton, who uses her governing and military expertise to protect her family amid a terrorist attack at the world leaders’ G20 summit in South Africa.
The film, which was released on Prime Video on April 10, also features two “Black-ish” stars: Anthony Anderson as Davis’s supportive husband, Derek, and Marsai Martin as her rebellious daughter, Serena.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Davis said she did “almost” all of her stunts in the film.
“Believe it or not. I’m a masochist,” she said. “I needed some fun at this point in my life.”
The movie, which depicts Davis as an action hero, is a departure from the dramatic movie roles the “How to Get Away with Murder” star normally takes on. Online, fans commented on Davis’s “buff” appearance, while others applauded her for her stellar performance.
“Nah Viola Davis is really the goat, that G20 movie is insane,” one person wrote on X.
Another fan had similar thoughts, writing, “#G20 is such a great movie. This happening in real life would be so crazy but I think most of the world would be so happy. Anyway, Viola Davis my GOAT didn’t again.”
A third added, “This movie G20 is a 10/10 😅😮💨I enjoyed every bit of it.”
A fourth gave the movie a “7/10” and applauded the cast for its “powerhouse performances that leave you emotionally connected to its characters.”
“This is how you do political action right!” they said.
While another called the movie “superb,” other X users focused on the casting, including complimenting “The Boys” star Antony Starr’s portrayal of the villain Rutledge.
“I totally loved G20 movie, it was indeed a great popcorn movie, with lots of great action and the most charismatic villain…,” the person wrote.
While the online reaction to the film appeared to be mostly positive, some took to X to share their issues with the movie and its plot.
“It runs too long & its plot feels very fake, but that doesn’t take away from its entertainment value,” one X user said on the platform, while also calling Davis’s acting “fantastic.”
Another said, “#G20 was nonsensical and cheesy. And I loved every minute of it. Cinema.”
A third added, “I wanted to enjoy the G20 movie, but it ended up being sloppy because of the conflicting tones and cringy with some questionable dialogue, plot, and character choices At least Viola Davis is a capable action star!”
On Rotten Tomatoes, “G20” has received a 53% approval rate from critics and a 58% approval rate from fans.
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