Steamy Sensation: Netflix's Erotic Thriller Dominates Rotten Tomatoes in 2023

Summary

Netflix's Fair Play, a new movie written and directed by Chloe Domont, has received rave reviews and currently holds an impressive 87% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film, surpassing Heart of Stone and Extraction 2 in terms of critical acclaim, has established itself as the top-rated English-language thriller on Netflix this year.

Centered around Luke and Emily, a couple working at a prominent hedge fund, the movie delves into the challenges they encounter in their relationship while vying for a promotion.

Fair Play, the latest major release from Netflix in 2023, has garnered rave reviews. Written and directed by Chloe Domont, the film stars Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor as Luke and Emily, an engaged couple faced with the challenge of keeping their relationship hidden at their workplace, a prominent hedge fund. The tension escalates as they both compete for a highly sought-after promotion, risking the dissolution of their relationship.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Fair Play has been critically acclaimed. While the official critic score may slightly fluctuate with additional reviews, it currently stands at an impressive 87% with input from 171 critics, earning it the Certified Fresh distinction. This makes it the highest-rated English-language thriller on Netflix for the entire year, surpassing previous titles such as Heart of Stone (30%), The Pale Blue Eye (63%), and even Extraction 2 (80%), as well as anticipated releases like David Fincher's The Killer (78%).

Netflix's Movie Slate is Heating Up This Fall

Fair Play has achieved an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, making it Netflix's highest-rated movie across all genres since You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. With a score of 91% after its release on August 25, Fair Play is currently the best-reviewed movie of the Fall. However, it faces tough competition as the beginning of a strong season for Netflix original movies approaches.

As we approach awards season, more films are being released with the goal of catching the attention of Academy Awards voters. One of these films is The Killer, featuring two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender as a ruthless assassin. Another notable upcoming release is the crime drama Pain Hustlers, directed by David Yates and starring Chris Evans and Emily Blunt.

Following these releases, three highly anticipated titles from vastly different genres will debut in December. The lineup includes the stop-motion animated film "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," Zack Snyder's space opera "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire," and Bradley Cooper's biography on Leonard Bernstein titled "Maestro." With such fierce competition, Fair Play may eventually become overshadowed. However, for the time being, it remains a streaming platform success and a critically acclaimed hit.