If you’re looking for a fun and action-packed movie to watch on Netflix, you might want to check out Hidden Strike, the latest film starring Jackie Chan and John Cena. The movie, which was released on July 29, 2023, has already climbed to the top of the Netflix Top 10 list, beating out other popular titles like The Beast of Yucca Flats and Monster a Go-Go.
Hidden Strike is directed by Scott Waugh, who previously helmed Need for Speed and Act of Valor. The screenplay is written by Arash Amel, who also penned Grace of Monaco and A Private War. The movie follows two ex-special forces soldiers, Luo Feng (Chan) and Chris Van Horne (Cena), who must escort a group of civilians through a gauntlet of gunfire and explosions along Baghdad’s “Highway of Death” to the safety of the Green Zone. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, as well as some unexpected allies.
The movie is billed as an action comedy thriller, with plenty of slapstick humor and epic stunts from Chan and Cena. The film also features Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones), Amadeus Serafini (Scream: The TV Series), Rima Zeidan (The Bold Type), Max Huang (Mortal Kombat), and Zhenwei Wang (The Karate Kid).
Hidden Strike is produced by Chan’s own company, SR Media Corporation, along with Sparkle Roll Media, Talent International Media Group, and Paramount Pictures. The movie had a budget of $80 million and was shot in various locations in China, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates.
The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some praising its entertainment value and chemistry between Chan and Cena, while others criticizing its clichéd plot and poor CGI. On IMDb, the movie has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 1.7K user reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a score of 43% based on 30 critic reviews.
However, despite the lukewarm reception, Hidden Strike seems to have found a large fan base on Netflix, where it has been trending since its debut. The movie has also been generating buzz on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where fans have been sharing their reactions and memes.
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