Time out for Reynolds and his sponsored goodies
The new Netflix original film 6 Underground is the perfect cocktail for the goldfish generation who like their glasses recharged every three seconds.
It combines Fast & Furious auto action, superspy plots and slick cinematography in the perfect formula for a new action franchise.
It’s gross and violent – cars drive over baddie humans a lot – but those cringe moments also come unashamedly layered with pure entertainment cheese.
Ryan Reynolds is in the lead as the US billionaire and philanthropist known as “One”. While this might not be his finest moment on screen, he is as entertaining as ever. Chopard watches feature on his wrist.
There is also an impressive necklace, from Chopard’s Garden of Kalahari collection, which is stolen by Bohemian Rhapsody actor Ben Hardy’s character “Four” prior to him being recruited by “One” to join his family of “ghosts”.
This is an anonymous squad of vigilantes who’ve faked their deaths to operate “underground” and take down criminals and terrorists.
With a budget of $150m (R2.1bn) there are a lot of expensive cars, which are written off every three seconds, some while driving over those humans.
The opening car chase features a hot lime green Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, which is bound to appear in every teenager’s wet dreams.
There’s a Maserati Quattroporte, Ferrari 488 Pista, RollsRoyce Phantom, Lamborghini Urus, a Mini Cooper and lots of Range Rovers. You get the picture.
In the film, Reynolds wears the Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale and the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph.
A special Mille Miglia Racing Colours chronograph with a yellow dial is worn by co-star Adria Arjona, who plays “Five”.
A favourite is the 43mm titanium Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale with its tonal slate-grey case and dial, oversized numerals and “Rossa Corsa” Italian racing-red highlights.
This is a limited edition of a 1,000 pieces, retailing at around R120,000, which come on a black Cordura fabric strap. ● Visit Chopard’s website or call Boutique Haute Horlogerie 011-325-4119.