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The Bluff

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Set in the 19th century Caribbean, the feature film stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban, with Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo, and follows a former female pirate who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.
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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint Mar 3
Rather than reinvent the genre, the film leans into familiar tropes to deliver bursts of visceral action backed by a commanding central performance from Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Mar 3
2.5/5
The Bluff has rough edges, but it’s never workmanlike. Go to Full Review
Caroline Siede AV Club Feb 25
C+
The Bluff is a rollicking good time despite the fact (or maybe because of the fact) that the line between thrilling and ridiculous has never felt more razor thin than it does here. Go to Full Review
Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers 5d
For a genre that has traditionally imparted fast-paced action, romanticized adventure, and charming heroes, this execution lacks elation, warmth and allure. Go to Full Review
Ryan Syrek The Reader (Omaha, NE) Mar 20
B-
Your buckles will be adequately swashed. Your jib will be decently cut. Your mateys will be sufficiently argh-ed. Go to Full Review
Andrew Murray The Upcoming Mar 18
3/5
Although sharp cinematography and moments of creatively bloody violence add some spark to the proceedings, a bland plot and an ensemble of lifeless characters take the wind out of this flick’s sails. Go to Full Review
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LAA A @LAA84 2d I really liked the atmosphere of the movie, especially since it’s set in an older era. That said, the visual effects weren’t very polished — in a lot of scenes you can clearly see the low budget and that much of it was shot in studios. The acting overall was good, though at times the reactions felt a bit exaggerated. The story itself isn’t new, and the ending is pretty obvious from the start, with not much depth to the plot. Still, the movie is enjoyable if you’ve got some free time, but it’s not the kind of film you’d want to make a special spot for in your schedule See more Farah R. @Farah 3d Exciting, action-packed, and fun, The Bluff is an interesting new take on pirate movies. By combining John Wick style fighting sequences and old school pirate movie fanfare, this action-thriller lands above average for a streaming original. See more Rob M @RT27388509 4d Loved this. I think that she is absolutely amazing and a strong believable character. The looks she gives I can only think her kids in real life must be very well behaved. Very well done and kept your interest the whole time. She is the new Lara Croft. See more Russell T @RT89711413 4d Action packed and very exciting. See more Boast A @RT99507563 5d I watched about 15 minutes of it, and just got a bit bored.. Too much silliness. The action was good, characters seemed good, but I was saying, ' why would you all go in the church'? Silliest place to go. Why doesn't the cannon guy have protection? It was just like someone who had never even seen a battle on TV wrote the battle scene. There's like 10- 15 bad guys on one beach, that's the whole enemy? Why is the settlement do unprepared? Otherwise cool.. Maybe I'll try again if I can suspend belief. See more Kh T @KartR 6d If you’re looking for a fresh take on a pirate movie, this one might just satisfy that appetite. It’s a fairly basic story where the lead has retired from a dark past to enjoy a quiet life, but inevitably, that past catches up with them. The rest of the film revolves around how things unfold from there—that’s essentially the crux of the movie. And yes, the lead is female, for what that’s worth. Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban do a good job carrying the film with their performances. The action scenes are well choreographed, and the costume designer deserves credit—the attention to detail really makes it feel like you’re living in that time period. Overall, it’s a decent watch—something you can put on before going to sleep. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set in the 19th century Caribbean, the feature film stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban, with Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo, and follows a former female pirate who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.
Director
Frank E. Flowers
Producer
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, Cisely Saldana, Mariel Saldana, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Screenwriter
Joe Ballarini, Frank E. Flowers, Joe Ballarini, Frank E. Flowers
Distributor
Prime Video
Production Co
AGBO, Cinestar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 25, 2026
Runtime
1h 43m
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