As a seasoned movie critic with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the current reign of action movies on Netflix is nothing short of astonishing. Having witnessed the rise and fall of countless cinematic trends, I can confidently assert that this latest surge in adrenaline-fueled entertainment is a force to be reckoned with.
The latest action movie directed by Timo Tjahjanto has taken the number one spot on the worldwide movie chart upon its release, marking it as yet another under-the-radar action film that has surged to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts as soon as it hit the platform. This trend is not limited to new movies; even decades-old films like Jason Statham’s The Mechanic have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent months.
Among a few films, “The Shadow Strays” has been praised as the top action movie of the year, alongside others like “Rebel Ridge,” which made an impressive debut earlier in the year and seemingly triggered a wave of action movies consistently appearing in the upper echelons of the box office chart week after week. This martial arts blockbuster doesn’t shy away from its intense action scenes, and its position at the top appears to be well-deserved based on its positive critical reception.
On Rotten Tomatoes, critics have given the movie an 85% score on their Tomatometer, commending Tjahjanto’s “gory action-thriller” for its unyielding rollercoaster ride, although some found it to be slightly lengthy at approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. This doesn’t seem to have deterred the numerous viewers who have streamed the film, propelling it to the top of the rankings, surpassing the previous leader, Lonely Planet, a romantic drama starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth.
Action Movies Streaming on Netflix
Netflix boasts an extensive and multifaceted collection in streaming services, yet their latest blockbusters have predominantly revolved around action. The unexpected hit, Netflix original “Rebel Ridge“, catapulted its way into one of the year’s top movies for the platform, significantly boosting the career of its lead actor Aaron Pierre, who is now set to star in James Gunn’s DCU Lanterns series as John Stewart.
Among the unexpectedly popular action movies on Netflix that effortlessly outshine others are the critically maligned 2007 adaptation of “Hitman”, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence sequel titled “Bad Boys: Ride or Die“, the 2014 film starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, “2 Guns“, and Jason Statham’s “The Mechanic“. Notably, Netflix has also announced their commitment to “The Night Agent”, which has already been renewed for a third season before the debut of Season 2.
It appears that although Netflix often gets criticized for canceling shows before they can gain an audience, when it comes to movies, it’s evident that action films are their preferred genre and one they are willing to heavily support. With more action movies being added to the Netflix library, viewers are already thrilled in expectation of their next dose of high-octane, action-packed entertainment.
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2024-10-19 17:02