Netflix’s new film Hijack 93 has viewers cringing just days after its release, even though it briefly popped into the UK’s top ten most watched films following its debut.
Despite the initial curiosity, the movie, a dramatisation of real events where a group of Nigerian men attempt to overthrow their military government by hijacking a plane, has received a mixed reception.
The film’s story sees four members of the Movement for the Actualization of Democracy seize control of a flight carrying government officials and civilians, leading to nail-biting negotiations when the plane must land for fuel.
Peaking as the eighth most watched film on Netflix only last week, Hijack 93 slipped from the spotlight fast with its ranking taking as sharp a dip.
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Audiences who have already seen the film were left divided on the production’s execution, and subscribers are weighing in with hefty criticism. One posted bluntly online: “Hijack 93′ has to be the most cringe movie I’ve ever seen on Netflix.”
Meanwhile, some maintain a redeeming quality in the entertainment value, highlighting a particular bit they found amusing amid the drama. One viewer recalled a moment that had them roaring with laughter although it remains a question if that was the intention
They said: “How is no one talking about the binoculars in Hijack 93 on Netflix? Got to be one of the funniest scenes in a serious movie I have ever seen. We watched it last night and we were creasing up!”.
However, one viewer has come to the defence of the acting, suggesting it’s not as poor as some claim but rather a deliberate choice to reflect authenticity, reports the Daily Record.
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The ‘true’ story behind the film is often seen as a bungled hijacking attempt, leading some to speculate that this awkwardness is intentionally mirrored in the movie.
One audience member remarked: “I watched the news when this event happened but apart from that didn’t know much about it.
“Reading other reviews I agree that some of the acting was a bit poor but found that more fitting and authentic in this film… these were real people as opposed to plastic ‘actors’ from the usual Z-list.”
Hijack 93 is streaming now on Netflix
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