New gangster film takes internet by storm as fans reveal they were left 'screaming and howling in disbelief'
Cinemagoers have been left 'screaming and howling in disbelief' at a new gangster movie.
Theatres were packed out on Thursday as Leo was released, with the action thriller depicting a chocolatier on the run from a gangster duo.
The Indian Tamil-language action thriller film has gone down well with audiences in India, and has a limited release in the UK and US.
The film, inspired by the 1997 graphic novel A History of Violence, is the third instalment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
Leo stars Vijay, one of the highest paid actors in India, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian, Mansoor Ali Khan and Priya Anand.
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One to watch: Cinemagoers have been left 'screaming and howling in disbelief' at a new gangster movie Leo
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans shared: '#Leo is a Lokesh Kanagaraj film through in through. Being an official adaptation of ‘History of Violence’, the film does justice to the source material amplifying on the drama & the action, being some of the best of the year. Vijay the star ACTOR shines brilliantly in this!!!';
'#LeoReview( 3.5 ) Leo is another Triumph for Tamil Film Industry. This #LokeshKanagaraj Directorial is Exciting - Engaging- Entertaining. First Half is Superb with several brilliant high points [ Cafe Action Scene, Vijay’s Entry & Interval Block ].. Second half is also action packed, bit slow but quite engrossing. Last 20 mins especially the Car Chase Sequence & Climax are the major highlights. Dont miss the last scene which’ll get THUNDEROUS RESPONSE from LCU fans.';
'#ThalapathyVijay delivers a Phenomenal performance, he shines in both emotional & action sequences. Director Lokesh presented him in a way which is a full of MASS & CLASS. Overall';
'#Leo is a Supreme entertainer which’ll break many box office records. In Hindi also it’ll do very well despite not releasing in National Chain Multiplexes.';
'#Leo is a Lokesh Kanagaraj film through in through. Being an official adaptation of ‘History of Violence’, the film does justice to the source material amplifying on the drama & the action, being some of the best of the year. Vijay the star ACTOR shines brilliantly in this!!!';
'Just watched #Leo" film, it's full-on entertainment @Dir_Lokesh presents @actorvijay at the next level. There's a surprise in the movie, and the background music is a banger @anirudhofficial! " Enjoy the thrilling surprises and awesome music in "Leo The last 30 minutes are going to be a blast. Don't miss it, everyone! Go and watch. It's not just a movie, it's a celebration! #LeoReview #ThalapathyVijay #LokeshKanagaraj #FDFS #SalaarCeaseFireOnDec22';
'#Leo has you screaming & howling in disbelief at what it pulls off. It does it's action beats well, it does it's mass moments well. And it has Vijay anna in a career-best, almost unbelievable performance. Wish the writing did him justice, but overall: it entertains & I liked it.';
'#Leo - Personally Satisfied. A well character driven action drama that demands the theatre experience..!! Badass placement,Interval, Climax Action Sequence were lit...'
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Entertaining: Theatres were packed out on Thursday as Leo was released with the action thriller depicting a chocolatier on the run from a gangster duo
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Well received: The Indian Tamil-language action thriller film has gone down well with audiences in India , and has a limited release in the UK and US
Foreign language films have been enjoying an international resurgence of late with Netflix viewers blown away by a new Korean revenge thriller, with many hailing the lead star as the 'female John Wick'.
The action-packed Ballerina became available to stream on Netflix on October 5, starring Jun Jong-seo, who won Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in psychological thriller The Call.
Directed by Lee Chung-hyun and with a score composed by rapper, singer and producer GRAY, the film is set in the bright, bustling capital of South Korea, Seoul.
Ballerina tells a tale of the lonesome ex-bodyguard Ok-ju (Jun Jong-seo), who reconnects with her former classmate and best friend, Min-Hee (Park Yu-rim), a professional ballerina.
The film has earned an impressively rare 100 per cent score on film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.
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Explosive: Netflix viewers have been blown away by a new Korean revenge thriller, with many hailing the lead star as the 'female John Wick'