Mark Wahlberg's Spectacular War Film Soars to the Top on Netflix

A highly acclaimed war movie starring Mark Wahlberg and an impressive ensemble cast is now on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of the Netflix top 10 chart. Wahlberg, who is globally renowned, gained initial fame as a member of New Kids on the Block and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. However, it was his exceptional performance in the 1997 film Boogie Nights, where he portrayed the perfectly suited character of Dirk Diggler, that truly catapulted his acting career.

Heading into the 2000s, he lined up a series of films that catapulted him to movie star status: The Perfect Storm, The Italian Job, The Departed, Shooter, and more (let's not mention The Happening). The following decade was equally impressive with notable appearances in films like The Other Guys, Ted, 2 Guns, and his belated entry into Michael Bay's Transformers franchise.

Yet, amidst his action-packed endeavors, there is one intense and suspenseful war movie that stands out – and it can now be streamed on Netflix.

Mark Wahlberg’s Lone Survivor climbs Netflix top 10 chart

Lone Survivor, starring Mark Wahlberg, is number two on Netflix’s top 10 movies in the US. You can check out the full rundown of the chart below:

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Lone Survivor

The Killer

Harriet

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Minions

No Hard Feelings

A Nice Girl Like You

Rustin

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The content depicts the gripping story of the ill-fated Operation Red Wings, which is based on the book authored by Marcus Luttrell. It revolves around the journey of Luttrell (played by Wahlberg) and his team of Navy SEALs (portrayed by Eric Bana, Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, and Emile Hirsch) as they undertake a classified mission to apprehend or eliminate a Taliban leader situated in the treacherous mountains of Afghanistan.

However, their situation takes a turn for the worse when they are discovered by the locals, who quickly inform the Taliban. As a result, they find themselves outnumbered, outmatched, and desperately fighting for their lives in a seemingly impossible situation.

The film has received widespread acclaim from critics, currently holding a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It has also been a commercial success, particularly in the United States, where more than 80% of its total box office earnings were generated. While many have been enjoying the film through Netflix over the weekend, there are also a number of viewers who are experiencing it for the first time.

One user expressed how "Lone Survivor" on Netflix was causing them emotional distress. Another user praised the movie as "DEFINITELY a GREAT movie!" A third user referred to it as a sad film but expressed their intention to watch it whenever it is available on Netflix. Lastly, a fourth user highly recommended "Lone Survivor" as one of their favorite movies on Netflix.

Lone Survivor can now be streamed on Netflix. For more great war movies, check out our list below:

- Avatar 3

- Batman: The Brave And The Bold

- Beetlejuice 2

- Blade

- Deadpool 3

- Dune 2

- Gladiator 2

- Mission: Impossible 8

- Mortal Kombat 2

- Beyond the Spider-Verse

- Superman: Legacy

- Thunderbolts

- Venom 3

- Wicked

- 1923 Season 2

- Citadel Season 2

- Daredevil: Born Again

- Euphoria Season 3

- Severance Season 2

- Stranger Things Season 5

- The Last of Us Season 2

- The Mandalorian Season 4

- The Penguin

- The Sandman Season 2

- The White Lotus Season 3

- Wednesday Season 2

- Yellowjackets Season 3

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about the resurgence of Lone Survivor on Netflix. On the one hand, I appreciate the film's gripping storyline and exceptional supporting cast. Mark Wahlberg delivers a standout performance as Marcus Luttrell, and the film does an excellent job of depicting the harrowing events of Operation Red Wings. On the other hand, I find the film's graphic violence and intense subject matter to be somewhat gratuitous and unnecessary. While I understand that the film is based on a true story, I believe that it could have been toned down slightly without losing any of its impact.

Overall, I think Lone Survivor is a well-made film with strong performances and an engaging story. However, I would caution viewers who are sensitive to graphic violence or intense subject matter to proceed with caution.