The#1 Most-Watched Movie on Netflix is Now an “Emotional and powerful” Original New Thriller
Image Award-winning filmmaker Tyler Perry must have precious little free time. It seems that he’s always got a project in development. Case in point: His latest film, Straw, recently landed on Netflix. Given the creator’s track record for creating catchy streaming content, it likely comes as no surprise that just four days after its release, Straw is already claiming the #1 chart position on the platform.
Fans seem to be reacting rather enthusiastically thus far. In perusing social media responses, we found more than a few subscribers who openly admitted that the film had them in tears.
Many seem to be responding to Taraji P. Henson’s emotional turn as the lead character, Janiyah. Several viewers have taken care to praise Henson’s nuanced portrayal of a single mother struggling to get by. You can scope a sampling of subscriber reactions to the flick below.
Though Netflix subscribers seem to be connecting with Straw in a big way, critics have been slightly less enthusiastic in their reports. With 13 reviews tallied to date, the film’s Rotten Tomatoes score currently sits at just 46% fresh.
Seeing as viewers and critics seem to be at odds on Straw, we’ve embedded the trailer for you to check out below. Have a look and perhaps it will help you make up your mind whether or not this harrowing crime thriller is for you.
Aside from Henson in the lead role, the film also stars Sherri Shepherd, Sinbad, Teyana Taylor, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Glynn Turman, and Mike Merrill.
Prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry pulls triple duty on this project. He serves as the writer, producer, and director of Straw.
The setup for Straw goes as follows: A single mother navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.
There you have it, dear reader. Straw is the #1 movie on Netflix today thanks to an enthusiastic response from subscribers. If you are curious to see what you think of the film, you can check it out for yourself via Netflix now.
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