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John Wick star and (one way or the other nonetheless) underrated motion star Scott Adkins

continues to fly the flag for pitch-perfect, no-nonsense thrillers – and audiences clearly can’t get sufficient as his chaotic and claustrophobic effort from final 12 months has now climbed to the highest of the streaming charts. Having demonstrated his affinity for martial arts motion through the years with the likes of the Undisputed franchise, the Accident Man collection, and lots of, many extra, Adkins stays the best-kept secret in motion. However deservedly, it’s a secret that’s slowly changing into extra open.

Directed by stunt performer and filmmaker Nick McKinless (The Iron Grip) and written by Joshua Todd James (Pound of Flesh), Take Cowl was launched on the finish of 2024 and stars Scott Adkins (One Extra Shot) alongside Alice Eve (Bombshell, Star Trek Into Darkness), Jack Parr (Peaky Blinders), Madalina Bellariu Ion (The Younger Pope) and Billy Clements (Meg 2: The Trench). Take Cowl, which follows Adkins as a burned-out skilled sniper who finds himself the goal and trapped in an all-glass penthouse by a deadly competitor, is now #1 on the Paramount+ worldwide high 10.

The Adkins motion film is at the moment beating the likes of Gladiator II, The Final Stand of Ellen Cole, World Struggle Z, Mission: Unattainable – Useless Reckoning, and Henry Cavill’s Night time Hunter on the streaming platform, and you may try the official synopsis beneath.

“Scott Adkins has bought no cowl, no back-up, and no manner out on this claustrophobic motion thriller. Sam Lorde has spent a lifetime killing individuals. After a success gone incorrect, he finds himself disillusioned and missing goal, deciding to retire as a hitman. His remaining job nevertheless, leads to him being a goal himself. With little to no cowl, he should combat with the whole lot he has to outlive.”

‘Take Cowl’ Packs a Critical Punch

Whereas Take Cowl might not reinvent the motion wheel (it’s probably not attempting to), a number of critics discovered quite a bit to like in regards to the isolating thriller. Mark Dujsik of Mark Critiques Motion pictures heaped reward on Adkins, saying, “[I]t’s efficient as a suspenseful thriller with bursts of brutal motion and a compelling lead efficiency…” Echoing these sentiments, Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com additionally applauded Adkins for elevating the easy premise, concluding, “Serving to the trigger is star Scott Adkins, who gives authority within the lead function, making a determined night time of endurance really feel considerably actual.”

Lastly, Janine Pipe of Movie Hounds declared that Take Cowl “Packs a Punch” regardless of its low finances, including that, if you happen to’re on the lookout for an motion film “full of fists and bullets flying all over then you definately’ll be in for an excellent time.”

Adkins has loads of thrilling tasks on the horizon, together with Netflix’s The RIP alongside Hollywood superstars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. However most enjoyable is actually the motion thriller Diablo, which sees Adkins reunite along with his John Wick: Chapter 4 co-star Marko Zaror for what the actor and martial artist has declared “the most effective martial arts motion movie of 2025?!!” The primary trailer for Diablo was just lately unleashed, and you may try the official synopsis beneath.

“After his launch from jail, Kris Chaney (Scott Adkins) embarks on a dangerous mission to satisfy an previous promise however finds himself at risk when he kidnaps Elisa, the daughter of a strong gangster. Her father, Vicente, places out a name to your complete legal underworld to deliver her again alive. El Corvo (Marko Zaror), a psychopathic killer, joins the hunt not for the cash, however for his personal vendetta in opposition to Vicente’s household. Kris should evade each Elisa’s highly effective father and a ruthless killer bent on revenge to reside lengthy sufficient to inform Elisa the total story that has been hidden from her.”

Supply: Markreviewsmovies, Blu-ray.com, Movie Hounds