As a seasoned gamer with a vast library of movies under my belt and a heart that beats for the rhythm of nostalgia, let me tell you about my recent encounter with “The Union” – a movie that seamlessly blends action, comedy, and a dash of romance in a way only Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg can.
Halle Berry, winner of an Academy Award, and Mark Wahlberg, a nominee for an Academy Award, have joined forces for the action-comedy film “The Union” on Netflix, which is one of the highly anticipated releases in August. This movie centers around former lovers who meet again in the most unforeseen manner, with Berry and Wahlberg leading the high-intensity thriller.
Berry portrays Roxanne Hall, a U.S. government spy character, contrasted with Wahlberg as Mike, an ordinary plumber who finds himself thrust into a high-stakes, dangerous intelligence operation. The film The Union delivers a perfect blend of emotion, laughter, and adrenaline-pumping action scenes that will satisfy any action movie enthusiast. It also boasts an impressive soundtrack consisting of catchy tunes and a riveting score to enhance the cinematic experience.
One of the opening tunes in the movie is “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers, establishing a retro vibe for the other classic hits sprinkled throughout the film. Given that Roxanne and Mike were once teenage lovers, a sense of nostalgia permeates the emotional fabric of the narrative, making it perfectly apt to incorporate songs from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Romantics.
The Union soundtrack and score
In an early heartwarming sequence of the film, Mike serenades Roxanne with “Jersey Girl” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Although their story doesn’t unfold as expected, this scene remains charming and is beautifully accompanied by the song. Part of the movie is set in New Jersey, but after Roxanne enlists Mike into her clandestine agent network, he finds himself on foreign shores.
As a fellow music enthusiast, you might be wondering where you can catch some Charli XCX tunes in that movie. While her latest hits like “360” or “Apple” may not make an appearance, listen carefully because she’s got a track from her 2022 album “Crash” featured! You’ll find the song “Yuck” subtly playing in the background of a cozy coffee shop. So, don’t forget to keep your listening ears on!
Check out a full list of the songs heard throughout the movie:
- “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
- “The Promised Land” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Big Road Blues” by Colin James
- “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
- “Down on the Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- “What I Like About You” by The Romantics
- “Jersey Girl (Live)” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
- “Yuck” by Charli xcx
- “Messin’ Up My Mind” by Fletcher C. Johnson
- “I Won’t Grow Up” from Peter Pan
- “Like Exploding Stones” by Kurt Vile
- “Party Diva” by Deeper Purpose
- “All I Need (DJ-Kicks)” by Jayda G
- “Another Night” by Real McCoy
- “Money on the Dash” by Elley Duhé and Whethan
- “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
- “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
- “Ooh Child” by Levitation Room
I highly recommend checking out Rupert Gregson-Williams’ instrumental score for the movie “The Union” below, or on your preferred streaming platform. It’s a must-listen for any music enthusiast!
Watch The Union only on Netflix.
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2024-08-16 23:04