Overlooked Angelina Jolie & Taylor Sheridan thriller gains popularity on Netflix

Angelina Jolie stars in the gripping firefighter thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan of Yellowstone fame, earning it a top spot on Netflix's charts. Since her 1999 Oscar win for Girl, Interrupted, Jolie has remained a major force in the film industry, despite some lackluster projects.

She portrayed one of the earliest and most iconic versions of a video game character on the big screen in the Tomb Raider series and also had roles in Gone in 60 Seconds and notably Mr. and Mrs. Smith, alongside Brad Smith. Despite few appearances in franchise films like Kung Fu Panda, Maleficent, and Eternals, she is not as prolific an actor as she once was - with one notable exception from 2021.

Angelina Jolie’s Those Who Wish Me Dead climbs Netflix chart

Those Who Wish Me Dead is currently number two on Netflix’s top 10 movies. Check out the full chart and the trailer below:

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Sheridan, along with Michael Koryta and Charles Leavitt, directed and wrote the film. The story revolves around a young boy, played by Finn Little, who is pursued by assassins, portrayed by Jon Bernthal and Aidan Gillen, after witnessing his father's murder. He is helped by Hannah, played by Jolie, a smokejumper who protects him as they try to escape the killers and survive the elements.

The movie was released in theaters in May 2021 but only earned $23 million, largely due to the ongoing global restrictions at the time and its simultaneous release on Max, which resulted in low box office returns.

Despite some positive reviews and a 62% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film "Those Who Wish Me Dead" was not well-received by critics. However, Netflix viewers have praised the film, with one even calling it "super good" and another giving it a perfect 10/10 rating.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled to see Angelina Jolie back in action in the intense and gripping thriller, Those Who Wish Me Dead. Jolie's portrayal of Hannah, a smokejumper who protects a young boy from assassins, is both powerful and captivating. The film's raw and captivating storyline has resonated with audiences, propelling it to the top of Netflix's charts. Despite its limited theatrical release and mixed critical reception, the movie has found a new life on the streaming platform, with viewers praising its suspenseful plot and Jolie's performance.

The success of Those Who Wish Me Dead on Netflix highlights the changing landscape of the film industry and the growing power of streaming services. While the film may not have performed well at the box office due to pandemic-related restrictions, it has found a wider audience on Netflix, where viewers can enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. This shift in viewing habits is a testament to the evolving nature of entertainment and the increasing demand for quality content on streaming platforms.