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Ben Affleck's Netflix Thriller Tops Streaming Charts
Ben Affleck's Netflix film Animals becomes the most-watched movie globally after debuting in 79 countries.
In brief
Ben Affleck's Netflix film Animals becomes the most-watched movie globally after debuting in 79 countries. Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller Animals is now the most-watched film on Netflix worldwide, scoring 36% critic approval and 41% audience approval. Originally reported by CBR.
Ben Affleck's Netflix Thriller
Ben Affleck's new Netflix film Animals debuts as the most-watched movie globally on its first day.
Global Streaming Success
Animals claims first place in 70 countries on its first day, adding nine more to a total of 79 number ones worldwide.
Cast and Crew Details
Ben Affleck stars as Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball, with Kerry Washington as his wife Abigail and Gillian Anderson in an underutilized role.
Production Changes
The film initially starred Damon as Mark Kimball, but Affleck took the lead role after a project delay due to Damon's scheduling conflict with The Odyssey.
Critical Reception
Animals scores a 'rotten' 36% from critics and 41% from audiences, marking Affleck's lowest audience score as a director.
Director's View
Movies Thru the Spectrum's Al Alexander called Animals 'easily Affleck's most deficient directorial effort' with 'flat, boring and lacking suspense'.
“This is easily Affleck's most deficient directorial effort. It’s flat, boring and lacking suspense. There’s neither affinity for the characters nor conviction in the movie’s subtle condemnation of how wealth and power have infected our political system.”
In short
Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller Animals is now the most-watched film on Netflix worldwide, scoring 36% critic approval and 41% audience approval.
