Picture this: Action hero stud John Cena sitting in the Oval Office, and Idris Elba, equipped with his suave British vibes, strolling down the corridors of 10 Downing Street. Now, that's a spin on global politics that certainly ticks the "escapism" box! "Heads of State," the latest brainchild from 'Nobody' director Ilya Naishuller, isn't your typical politically-tinged film, but it's a wild ride nonetheless.

Toe-to-toe stand Cena and Elba, who divergently interpret their roles with a zesty zeal that punches right through an otherwise colorless script. Cena's impersonation of stratospheric superstar-turned-president, Will Derringer, is sheer brilliance. Starting his career in the hit franchise 'Water Cobra', Derringer vaulted to presidential rank with the slogan, “We did it at the box office and now we’ll do it in the Oval Office.”

Don't mistake him for Donald Trump, though. Our reel-life prez is a different breed: a sentimental family man innocently in over his head. Cena skilfully maintains Derringer's charisma without veering into real-life political caricatures.

On the other side of the Pond stands Elba's Sam Clarke: the epitome of an experienced, respectable British statesman, albeit struggling with dismal poll numbers. Clarke's disdain for Derringer’s superficial politics and unpredictable antics strikes a chord when the American President goes off-script during a London pit-stop on his route to a NATO meeting. Elba's performance is particularly memorable, with lines like: “You’re the Commander-in-Chief, you’re not some DJ in Vegas" ringing with dramatic, believable indignation.

Circumstances force these mismatched leaders into a PR gambit, arranged by their advisors, played convincingly by Sarah Niles and Richard Coyle. The plot thickens when a supposed solidarity trip on Air Force One gets violently hijacked, forcing Derringer and Clarke to make a daring mid-air escape. Cue an adrenaline-charged sequence involving secret assassins, flaming planes, botched parachutes and the age-old use of trees as parachutes' arch nemesis.

Naishuller’s action scenes offer predictable, yet solidly choreographed sequences of relentless battles, fraught car chases and daring balcony jumps. Our dynamic duo transition from political rivals to reluctant friends on a wild escapade from Belarus to Warsaw, while the world presume them dead.

Adding to the chaos, a subplot involves a MI6 agent masquerading as TV journalist, Noel (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), on a botched operation with the CIA. Absent for most of the film, Noel's surprise late return adds a potent dose of female power to this testosterone-fueled escapade.

Sprinkles of dramatic and comedic relief are offered by additional characters like Paddy's arms dealer, Quaid's comedic CIA chief, and Gugino's stern Vice President. In an unexpected twist, the plot eventually reveals a villain with a striking "America first" agenda. A fun tidbit that drives home the point that "Heads of State" isn't your everyday political drama. It's a dizzying blend of high-octane action, wisecracks, familiar tropes and, above all, exuberant fun.

You may call this wild political ride a tad cliché, but one thing is clear: you've never seen politics serve up this much entertainment!