*This post contains major spoilers.
Red Notice is the hot topic of discussion on everyone’s lips where entertainment’s concerned, claiming the number 1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list in South Africa. And after all the hype, I decided to do some digging into the Netflix world, and check it out for myself writes Cape {town} Etc’s Micayla Vellai.
The movie sees the FBI’s top profiler John Hartley (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) reluctantly team up with art thief Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) to take down the world’s best art thief, The Bishop (Gal Gadot), in order to clear Hartley’s name after he’s framed for a major heist.
What stood out for me is the chemistry between this trio, but personally, the film wouldn’t be as good without Reynolds in the mix. Laughing from start to finish is an understatement, with a punchline around every corner, and humour that had me tearing up as I chuckled incessantly.
I do wish that there was more action in the movie, although many would disagree. But I guess this is my expectation of seeing The Rock on screen. Even though I loved Reynolds in the film, he just wasn’t convincing enough during his fight scenes. It didn’t feel fluid enough.
I also desired to have seen them try to steal more than just Cleopatra’s eggs. Perhaps a painting here, and a sculpture there.
On the other hand, a highlight was being able to explore several settings, and the ending was gold. I didn’t see that coming at all, although, Hartley and The Bishop weren’t too convincing as a couple.
But I was not alone with my thoughts:
@zhafvlog was very direct after taking to Twitter to share a few thoughts, by saying “A dumb movie, even Dora The Explorer was wayyy more fun,” citing forced chemistry, and giving it 1/5 stars.
And when asked to rate the movie, this is how Twitter users responded.
@Prominentdeji – “Concept was good, but Production was terrible”.
@JaYBaSiCGHdude – “9.5 will certainly watch again”.
@_quekuKetewa – “Honestly Ryan made the movie nice”.
@Ragna_rocky – “7/10 [Ryan Reynolds] is never serious, I think the rock didn’t like some of his jokes [to be honest], the story is perfect but they needed a good director to have directed it… and Gal Gadot was not fit for that role plus the police lady was lame in all it was ok … not worth the hype”
@ikonatey – “The banter between them is just gold!”
Meanwhile, social media has been flooded with cheeky snippets of a few classic scenes:
I thought I was the only one picturing Deadpool!
#RedNotice
What Normal people see
VS
What superhero fans see pic.twitter.com/3XIjntY6rA— Kabirr? (@kaafi_sanskarii) November 13, 2021
The chemistry is on point!
The bromance between Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in the film #RedNotice WAS EVERYTHING pic.twitter.com/pQjcIRbQ7J
— Sunetra? (@Sunetra24) November 12, 2021
Classic Ryan Reynolds humour! This one had me in stitches!
AH AND THIS PART T_____T #RedNotice pic.twitter.com/iz6gUCaKrs
— ivy (@kanincat) November 12, 2021
Agree or disagree?
Gal Gadot carried the movie, periodt. #RedNotice pic.twitter.com/qmuZk4DDIf
— Annie de Gadot (@anniegadott) November 14, 2021
Those emojis says it all!
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Red Notice is definitely worth the hype
8/10 ? pic.twitter.com/GfJiuerF3g— Tonnie (@XGufbe) November 13, 2021
Didn’t expect this.
Did anyone Expect Ed Sheeran cameo????…. #RedNotice pic.twitter.com/n0IoJu8Ozf
— S@kthivel Shan?♂️ (@SakthiV45) November 14, 2021
While I have experienced a few pitfalls after watching the Netflix hit, I do think that it’s entertaining, hilarious and interesting. A must for anyone looking for an evening of laughter and some action in between!
Picture: Netflix