‘Downright hilarious’ new film with huge Rotten Tomatoes score storms Amazon Prime charts

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A new comedy on Amazon Prime Video, boasting an all-star cast, has been branded the ‘funniest movie of the year’ by delighted fans.

Deep Cover premiered on the platform on June 12, with Orlando Bloom leading the way alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine and Sean Bean.

The flick, directed by Tom Kingsley, follows improv teacher Kat (Bryce) who is approached by an undercover officer (Sean), looking to recruit actors for sting operations, in a bid to clean up London’s streets.

She enlists two students, Marlon (Orlando) and Hugh (Nick), and together they embark on the acting journey of a lifetime…

Despite only being out for a few days, the crime comedy has shot straight into the Amazon Prime Video top 10 charts – claiming the number two spot in both the UK and US.

It also commands a huge critics score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to a slightly less audience ranking of 80%, with many demanding a sequel.

Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard and Nick Mohammed star in DEEP COVER Credit: Peter Mountain Copyright: Metronome Film — Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard and Nick Mohammed star in Deep Cover (Picture: Prime Video)

Bryce Dallas Howard as KAT in DEEP COVER. Credit: Peter Mountain / ?? 2025 COPERTURA PRODUCTIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — The crime comedy premiered on the platform last week (Picture: Prime Video)

Tim V wrote: ‘The first thing I said after watching this movie was I can’t wait for the sequel.’

Nolan T agreed: ‘One of the great modern comedies hands down! Standout performances all around. I laughed so hard I almost came to tears!

‘Was completely out of the blue for me and I had a blast! Watch it with as many people as possible. The laughs only get better with a bigger crew!’

As Sam H said: ‘Suspenseful and down right hilarious. Orlando Bloom is at his best in this film. He had me laughing harder than I have in some time.

Nick Mohammed as HUGH in DEEP COVER. Credit: Lara Cornell / ?? 2025 COPERTURA PRODUCTIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — Fans have branded it ‘the funniest film of the year’ (Picture: Prime Video)

Orlando Bloom as MARLON in DEEP COVER. Credit: Peter Mountain / ?? 2025 COPERTURA PRODUCTIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — Many have called out for a sequel (Picture: Prime Video)

‘These innocent, normal civilian trio and their reactions while trying to wing it through a way over their head gang environment will keep you entertained [sic].’

Over on Twitter, MNzesi raved: ‘30minutes in and it might just be the funniest movie of the year for me. Deep Cover is comedy gold.’

Natasha Alvar penned: ‘Stumbled upon Deep Cover while browsing through Amazon Prime. Surprised I haven’t seen anything on the timeline about this film. What a blast!

‘Dynamic trio of Howard, Bloom and Mohammed, laugh out loud set pieces and performances – one of the best comedies I’ve seen this year.’

‘Deep Cover knows exactly what it wants to be: lightly entertaining, deliberately exaggerated & ironically efficient,’ Manuel added.

Orlando Bloom as MARLON, Bryce Dallas Howard as KAT, Nick Mohammed as HUGH in DEEP COVER. Credit: Peter Mountain / ?? 2025 COPERTURA PRODUCTIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — Deep Cover currently commands a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes (Picture: Prime Video)

Bryce Dallas Howard as KAT, Orlando Bloom as MARLON, Nick Mohammed as HUGH, Paddy Considine as FLY in DEEP COVER. Credit: Peter Mountain / COPYRIGHT ?? 2024 COPERTURA PRODUCTIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — Will we get another helping…? (Picture: Prime Video)

‘It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it offers pure fun, genuinely hilarious performances – take a bow, Orlando Bloom – and firm direction that skillfully balances chaos & control.

‘For anyone unsure about what to watch over the weekend, this is a delightful surprise well worth discovering from the comfort of home. #DeepCover.’

The official synopsis reads: ‘Deep Cover is a fast-paced action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success.

‘When an undercover cop (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London’s gangland by impersonating dangerous criminals.’

Deep Cover is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video now.

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