Cleaner (2025) brings us a thrilling action-packed ride with a bit of a twist. And no, it’s not about a window cleaner scrubbing the glass with incredible finesse. Well, okay, maybe there’s a bit of that too, but the stakes are much higher—think hostages, extremists, and a hero who’s more comfortable with squeegees than sniper rifles these days.
Plot Overview
Criminal activists hijack a high-society gala, taking 300 hostages. Among the chaos, one particularly nasty extremist is planning mass murder to send a message to the world. But, here’s where it gets interesting (and slightly funny)—the hero of the day isn’t a SWAT team leader or a secret agent. No, it’s an ex-soldier-turned-window-cleaner who just so happens to be around when all hell breaks loose.
Yeah, you heard that right. A window cleaner. This guy’s been spending his days making sure the city’s skyscrapers sparkle. Now, he’s dusting off some very different skills to save the day.
Can you imagine the shock? One moment you’re cleaning glass, the next you’re trying to prevent a disaster. No pressure, though.
Daisy Ridley in Action
The film stars Daisy Ridley, and yes, she’s stepping away from her lightsabers. In Cleaner, she takes on a different role, playing one of the lead characters entangled in this chaotic situation. And let’s just say, if you’ve ever seen her wield a lightsaber, you know she can handle herself just fine here.
Backing her up are Clive Owen and Ray Fearon. Clive Owen’s character is, of course, the brave ex-soldier who now rescues people between cleaning high-rise windows. No big deal, right? Just another day at the office.
Hijacked Gala = Disaster Waiting to Happen
Picture this: you’re in your finest attire, enjoying canapés, sipping champagne, and suddenly, bam! The whole event turns into a hostage situation. Talk about a party crasher! But thankfully, our reluctant hero—the guy whose most recent fight was probably against streaky windows—is ready to step up.
The film delivers all the high-tension thrills you’d expect, but it doesn’t shy away from giving the audience a few laughs along the way. I mean, let’s be real, when a window cleaner has to save 300 people from extremists, there are bound to be a few awkward moments. Maybe he’ll yell, “I’m here to clean this mess up!” while taking down the bad guys. No squeegee required.
The Director’s Magic
Martin Campbell, the mastermind behind the direction, has a knack for gripping action sequences (he’s the guy who helped James Bond do his thing, after all). With Cleaner, you can expect edge-of-your-seat action scenes, mixed with a few chuckles. After all, what’s life-threatening danger without a little humor?
The film’s writers, Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, and Paul Andrew Williams, make sure to weave in a mix of suspense and dry humor, which really keeps the film from taking itself too seriously.
Final Thoughts
Cleaner (2025) is shaping up to be a fun, action-filled ride where an ex-soldier’s military training—and window-cleaning precisioncome together in the most unexpected way. It’s the perfect combination of intense hostage drama and those awkwardly funny moments you’d only get from a guy who probably never thought he’d be back in hero mode.
It’s a little wild, it’s a lot of fun, and let’s be honest—after seeing this, you’ll never look at a window cleaner the same way again. So buckle up, because this is one gala crash you won’t want to miss.