3 Underrated John Cena Movies You Should Watch Right Now | Digital trends

At this point it’s a classic Hollywood story: professional wrestling superstar rises to fame before pursuing a potential acting career that eventually makes him a household name beyond wrestling fans. No, I wasn’t talking about Dwayne Rock Johnson or even his contemporary Dave Batista. The man who eventually became the face of the modern WWE, John Cena, has been making waves in Hollywood and it doesn’t look like he’s quitting anytime soon with several projects in the pipeline.

Cena may not be a true thespian, but her charisma is undeniable. Aside from his athletic physique and nature that made him an ideal candidate for film franchises like The Fast and Furious, Cena actually offers more depth than the muscular bravado you’d expect from him. While he is in important movies and TV series like suicide squad, Fast XAndpeacefulsome of Sina’s best work has flown under the radar.

Ferdinand (2017)

There are a few major players in big-budget animation. Pixar, DreamWorks and Illumination all come to mind. However, from time to time, smaller outfits like Blue Sky Studios (originally under the 20th Century Fox banner) have produced fun animated family features like Ice Age,RioAndSpies in disguise. However,Ferdinand It may not be one of their more recognizable features as the film never received a sequel. John Cena lent his voice to the cow’s main character, Ferdinand.

The film tells the story of prize-winning bulls that compete in major bullfights. Ferdinand, despite his large size, is a relatively docile creature. Rather than engage in the competitive aggression that fuels other prize-winning bulls, he is eager to enjoy the world around him. Out on the farm, things aren’t so dirty as the cows and livestock all live in fear of the slaughterhouse. This is the end game for those animals that have apparently outlived their usefulness. Ferdinand and his friends do everything they can to protect the animals on the farm. This is an exciting family film full of heart and humor. Sinas Ferdinand is lovable and heroic, which is everything you want in a title character of an animated adventure.

Ferdinand can be streamed on Disney+.

Holiday Friends (2021)

Exclusively on Hulu,Holiday friends It offers a fun ride filled with comedy. The film is about Marcus (Lil Rel Howry) and his fiancée Emily (Evan Orji), who are on vacation in Mexico, where they meet an eccentric couple, Ron (John Cena) and Kayla (Meredith Hagner). Marcus is your leading son-in-law who soon competes for the approval of Emily’s father, while remaining comfortable in his structured personality and living in hardship. Ron and Kyla, on the other hand, are a pair of free-spirited thrill seekers. The two couples quickly hook up for one night only to turn into a complete blackout scenario a hangover style

Marcus is wary of Ron and Kilas’ fast and loose personalities. Months later, we cut to Marcus and Emily’s wedding, where we see Ron and Kayla crash the wedding. Despite Ron’s friendly overtures, Marcus falls in with him and everything changes.Holiday friendsIt takes advantage of Cenas penchant for inducing laughs, which ultimately results in a fun R-rated comedy. That’s right, it’s only for the adults in the room.

Holiday friends can be streamed on Hulu.

The Independent (2022)

Imagine John Cena starring in a political thriller. In fact, no imagination is needed.IndependentIt puts the famous wrestler in that particular role. In a world where Cena is known for his humor or his tough-guy action-hero persona, being chosen as a presidential candidate is something entirely different for the main man.

The film primarily focuses on Elisha Ellie James (Judy-Turner-Smith), whose work as a reporter bears conspiratorial fruit in the midst of a high-stakes US presidential election season. As Democratic incumbent Nate Sterling (John Cena), the Republican nominee, and the infamous Independent clash on the public stage, Ellie and her bandmate Nick Booker (Nick Booker)SuccessionBrian Cox) discovers an embezzlement scheme surrounding one of the main candidates.

The film delves into the messy world of public perception and political division. We live in an age where most are fed up with the constant cycle of politicians who never seem to really upset the rule. Independent It addresses the idea of ​​a first-time female president or the potential of an independent candidate to win an election that questions the two-party system. These are interesting themes all wrapped up in a gripping corruption scandal that are the building blocks of a great thriller.

Independent can be rented or purchased on Prime Video and other digital retailers.

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