The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Week
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This week, Netflix offers three exceptional films to indulge in: "Looper" (2012), "The Wonder" (2022), and "The Northman" (2022).
"Looper," a slick and striking original sci-fi thriller, comes from the pen of "Knives Out" writer-director Rian Johnson. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a contract killer who must deal with the complications of killing his future self played by Bruce Willis. The movie’s layered structure and explosive action sequences keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Next up is "The Wonder," a 2022 film based on a 2016 novel by Emma Donoghue. Set in rural Ireland, shortly after the Great Famine, the movie follows an English nurse named Florence Pugh who is sent to a remote village to observe a young girl who claims to survive without eating. Pugh delivers a truly understated yet deeply felt performance in this thoughtful Gothic drama that explores the power of stories to both hurt and save us.
Finally, "The Northman" rounds out this list of Netflix recommendations. This 2022 Scandinavian revenge thriller, co-written by Robert Eggers and Icelandic poet Sjón, follows an exiled Viking prince played by Alexander Skarsgård, who seeks revenge against his murderous uncle played by Claes Bang. Featuring ferocious supporting performances from Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicole Kidman, "The Northman" is a gorgeously composed action movie that delivers excessive violence, brimstone, and hellfire. It's a roaring beast onscreen, particularly in contemporary Hollywood.
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