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John Woo’s The Killer Rises to No. 2 on Netflix UK Despite Mixed Reviews

Heavy viewing signals that John Woo’s name and style still draw audiences on streaming.

Overview

  • The John Woo–directed remake is currently the No. 2 film on Netflix UK, trailing creature feature Thrash.
  • The film is an English-language redo of Woo’s 1989 Hong Kong classic, with Nathalie Emmanuel as an assassin named Zee and Omar Sy as a police investigator.
  • Set in Paris, the story begins when Zee refuses an assignment in a nightclub, which pulls her into a wider criminal plot without revealing key twists.
  • Critical response is lukewarm, with a 59% Rotten Tomatoes score and split views on its pacing and plotting versus its practical stunts and signature Woo style.
  • Outlets note frequent confusion with David Fincher’s 2023 Netflix film of the same title, which is unrelated to Woo’s remake.