Netflix's original films "The Irishman," "Marriage Story," "The Two Popes" and "Dolemite Is My Name," which were released in the second half of last year, were not only critically acclaimed, but also swept the entire awards season, all the way to the Oscars. What Netflix original movies are worth looking forward to this year?
1. "Extraction"
The action thriller Rescue was the first feature film directed by Sam Hargrave, who had worked as a stuntman in several Marvel films, and written by The Russo brothers Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, directors of Avengers 4: Endgame.
Chris Hemsworth plays Tyler, a fearless mercenary who is hired to rescue the son of a wealthy kidnapped merchant. "Stranger Things" actor David Harbour also performed in the film.
2. "The Old Guard"
The Eternal Guard is based on Greg Rucka's fantasy action comic of the same name, and I Know It's True and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The story depicts Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne in "If Beale Street Could Talk" leads a team of secretly existing, immortal mercenaries who must fight to defend their team when they discover the existence of another new immortal, exposing their extraordinary abilities.
3. "Mank"
Directed by David Fincher and written by his late father Jack Fincher, Mank will be shot in black and white and focus on the turbulent journey of "Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz" and stubborn director Orson Welles working on the screenplay for "The Great Nation."
"Darkest Hour" Oscar-winning Gary Oldman as Herman McKevitz, "Souvenir" Tom Burke as Orson Wells, "Mamma Mia" Amanda Seyfried as actress Marion Davies, "Les Misérables" Lily Collins as Herman McKevies's secretary, "Marvel Iron Fist" Tom Tom Pelphrey plays Herman McKeviz's brother.
4. To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You
In the to All The Boys I've Loved Before sequel film, Noah Centineo and Lana Condor return as Peter and Laura Jane. The two people who did the fake drama in the last episode have officially begun to communicate, but the relationship is not as smooth as expected, and another recipient of a secret love letter appears at this time.
5. "All The Bright Places"
The YA romance film All Bright Places is an adaptation of Jennifer Niven's best-selling novel of the same name, directed by Brett Haley, director of "Heartbeat Bang", and written by Washington Post screenwriter Liz Hannah.
"Sleeping Curse 2" actress Elle Fanning and "Detective Pikachu" actor Justice Smith play two teenagers suffering from emotional scars, changing each other's lives. After the two people with mental illness met in the school's bell tower, they shared each other's joys and sorrows. An unexpected interlude in life that creates brilliant and sparkling memories for the two.