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The Bluff Rises to No. 1 on Prime Video as Chopra Jonas Earns Acclaim for R‑Rated Pirate Action

Early notices spotlight Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s commanding turn and intricate fight choreography despite a familiar script.

Overview

  • The Frank E. Flowers–directed thriller, produced by AGBO, premiered on February 25 and follows former pirate Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden facing a vengeful ex-captain played by Karl Urban.
  • Within days of release, the film reached the top spot on FlixPatrol’s Prime Video rankings and drew fresh celebrity and audience praise on social platforms, including shout-outs from Nick Jonas and Dia Mirza.
  • First reviews land in the mixed-positive range with a roughly 68% Rotten Tomatoes score, frequently comparing the film’s style to John Wick–era action and classic pirate adventures.
  • Coverage highlights extensive, bloody set pieces and a finale sword duel built on months of training, with the cast describing a physically punishing, all-location shoot in the Cayman Islands.
  • Industry reports circulating online claim large cast paydays, though Amazon MGM Studios and the filmmakers have not confirmed any salary figures.