As a seasoned gamer and movie enthusiast with a keen eye for spotting trends, I find it fascinating to observe the intriguing dynamics unfolding in the world of streaming entertainment. The latest Netflix sensation, “Lonely Planet,” featuring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth, is proving to be a global phenomenon that’s hard to ignore.
Anna Kendrick, famed for her musical prowess in the “Pitch Perfect” films, demonstrates an equally impressive talent as a director with the critically acclaimed crime thriller “Woman of the Hour”. As Halloween approaches, Netflix’s addition of this serial killer film to their library couldn’t be more fitting. Interestingly, while Anna Kendrick’s upcoming 2024 Netflix movie is currently the most popular Netflix film in the U.S., another Netflix release has been making waves and is surprisingly taking the Global Top 10 list.
The show “Woman of the Hour” had an impressive first appearance on Netflix, garnering significant praise. Within a week of its streaming release, it boasted a 91% approval rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% score from viewers. Critics were particularly impressed by Anna Kendrick’s “unsettling” directorial debut, commending her ability to generate tension effectively and make a powerful statement against sexism.
As per Netflix Tudum, the movie premiered at TIFF currently tops the list of the most popular Netflix films in the U.S. Interestingly enough, though, there’s a 2024 romance-drama film that is unexpectedly outperforming its position on the Global Top 10 chart.
The latest hit on Netflix is “Lonely Planet,” a captivating romance drama. Starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth, it tells the story of a writer and a finance manager who discover love in Morocco. Over the past two weeks, this movie has topped Netflix’s Global Top Ten with 21.9 million hours watched and 13.7 million views. “Woman of the Hour” comes in second place for the past week with 15.8 million hours viewed and 9.9 million views. Following closely are other Netflix titles such as the documentary film “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare,” one of Netflix’s popular crime shows “The Menendez Brothers,” and the 2016 animated musical “Sing.
You would think Woman of the Hour would have a wide global audience considering the thriller has wowed critics and audiences more than Lonely Planet has. At the same time, I can understand why the Netflix romance film is #1 globally right now. As Laura Dern has been gracing audiences with her best movies since the ‘80s and ‘90s as well as her recent return to the Jurassic Park franchise, it’s no wonder long-time fans don’t want to miss out on her latest movie. Liam Hemsworth is also a fan favorite due to his big role in The Hunger Games franchise and will be replacing Henry Cavill in season four of The Witcher. It’s only natural for there to be a public interest in his upcoming projects. Plus, I would be really interested to see how the chemistry between the two leads plays out.
Romance films have unexpectedly taken over the Top 10 positions on multiple occasions. For instance, “Madame Web” held the top spot on Netflix US in May, but was surpassed globally by “Mother of the Bride.” In August, not one but two romantic comedies, “Find Me Falling” and “Anyone But You,” climbed to the top of Netflix’s Top 10 list. It appears that even during the Spooky Season, viewers are more inclined towards watching comforting, heartwarming movies instead.
On a global level, Lonely Planet holds the top position, surpassing the US’s Top Ten Netflix film Woman of the Hour. This suggests that universally, viewers have a taste for love stories. Additionally, the chemistry between Liam Hemsworth and Laura Dern in their show is noteworthy and definitely worth a watch. You can enjoy both these popular titles right now with your active Netflix subscription.
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2024-10-25 23:37