It’s become really difficult for movies to break into Netflix’s Top 10. The animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, even after a limited release in theaters, is still incredibly popular and consistently at the top – likely because it keeps kids entertained while parents tackle household tasks. However, adults also want to enjoy their Netflix subscriptions, which is why new suspenseful movies like A House of Dynamite and The Woman in Cabin 10 occasionally make it onto the list.
One of the great things about streaming is that new and old movies are treated the same – they all appear together in a vast library of content. This actually helps older films because viewers don’t come with preconceived notions. If the movie’s description and cover art are appealing, that’s all that matters. For example, the 2001 thriller Don’t Say a Word, which earned $100 million in theaters, is finding a new audience on streaming, performing just as well as newer, popular titles.
Michael Douglas Is Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Netflix’s Latest Hit
In the late 90s and early 2000s, it was popular to make movies based on thrilling books. After the huge success of films like The Silence of the Lambs and Mystic River, 20th Century Fox wanted to find another hit. They chose Don’t Say a Word, which was based on a novel by Andrew Klavan. They quickly brought in Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas to star, and the production team worked hard to get the movie released in September 2001.
The movie Don’t Say a Word centers around Nathan Conrad, a child psychiatrist, and his young patient, Elisabeth. Elisabeth seems resigned to staying in a difficult situation, and Nathan soon discovers she’s connected to a group of thieves who believe she holds the key to finding a valuable, missing gem. When the criminals target Nathan’s family – kidnapping his son and attacking his wife – he realizes he can’t get help from the authorities. Instead, Nathan and Elisabeth form an unlikely alliance and work together to escape the dangerous predicament.
Don’t Say a Word‘s Cast Pushes Past the Movie’s Problems
When Don’t Say a Word came out, critics weren’t impressed, finding the plot rather weak. However, the acting was a definite strong point. Michael Douglas was reliably excellent, and Brittany Murphy and Famke Janssen gave strong performances, creating characters who were strong and resourceful, not just helpless. Sean Bean also stood out as the villain, Patrick Koster – he was so convincingly unpleasant that you could easily imagine disliking him even in his more famous role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which came out just a few months later.
It’s surprising to see the movie gaining popularity on Netflix, as the platform doesn’t usually track why people choose to watch things. It’s likely that positive buzz is building, with people sharing how good the acting is in Don’t Say a Word. After all, other movies have become hits for unexpected reasons.
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