This week, it seems Carry-On, which held its ground for three weeks, has been knocked off its perch by an unexpected contender. Let’s break down this cinematic shake-up!
After dominating Netflix’s Top 10 movie list, Carry-On has slipped to number three. The thriller featuring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman made waves over the holiday season, but now it is overshadowed by some surprising newcomers. Taking the top spot is Heart of the Sea, a film from 2015 that features Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland, a cast that’s since become even more renowned.
The plot? Well, here goes: “In 1820, crewmen (Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy) aboard the New England vessel Essex face a harrowing battle for survival when a whale of mammoth size and strength attacks with force…” Sounds intense, right? But hold your applause; critics aren’t exactly rolling out the red carpet, 42% critic score and a mere 54% audience rating don’t scream must-see.
I mean who decided this was worth revisiting? Yet here we are; curiosity might just get the better of us! Hot on its heels is Kevin Costner’s passion project titled Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1. After leaving his role in Yellowstone (about as popular as chocolate chip cookies), he thought he’d take on *another* epic saga. Unfortunately for him, it grossed just $38 million globally in theaters but seems to be finding new life on streaming services.
The real gem in this lineup? The arrival of Furiosa, which I’m ready to declare my favorite sci-fi flick of 2024, Dune Part 2! This one lands at #4, while right behind it sits Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece Interstellar. Now, that’s a film I can fully endorse without hesitation!
I have to say, though… if you’re thinking about checking out The Watchers, save yourself some time. It was so dull I turned it off before reaching halfway through. That never happens to me!
Once viewers realize that Heart of the Sea isn’t all that great, it’ll quickly slide down the ranks again. My bet is on Horizon; people seem more willing to give it a shot now that it’s available for streaming.
