‘The Bluff’ Review: She Has a Very Particular Set of Skills

In the Caribbean action movie 'The Bluff,' actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrays Ercel, a notorious pirate who must protect her family and neighbors from a menacing pursuer named Connor, showcasing her exceptional combat skills when she takes a stand from the bluff that gives the film its title. The film features Ercel utilizing an impressive array of combat abilities as she endeavors to elude and then outwit her adversary. Her younger sister-in-law Elizabeth, portrayed by Safia Oakley-Green, expresses both fear and admiration when questioning, 'Who is that horrible man, and how are you so good at killing people?' This moment highlights the duality of Ercel's character - someone who can inflict harm with precision yet remains committed to protecting her loved ones. As the narrative progresses to its climactic confrontation, Ercel demonstrates her formidable combat prowess through various means including stabbing, slashing, shooting arrows, and using flintlocks. Chopra Jonas's performance as the female pirate version of 'having it all' is noted as the highlight of the chaotic enterprise, with the credibly portraying a character who can dish out harm even better than she was able to endure it.