November 24th 2024.
Netflix's global Top 10 list has recently welcomed a new addition: the sci-fi film Alita: Battle Angel. Despite facing harsh criticism upon its initial release, this James Cameron-produced and co-written action flick has become a streaming sensation.
First released in 2019, Alita: Battle Angel was recently added to Netflix, and within just 10 days, it has already been watched a whopping 10.1 million times globally, earning it a spot in the Top 10 list. In fact, in just 10 days, it has racked up a total of 20.7 million hours watched, making it a close second to the current number one movie, the hunky snowman Christmas film Hot Frosty.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Rosa Salazar in a motion-capture performance as the titular cyborg, Alita: Battle Angel takes place in the year 2563 and follows the story of a cyborg who wakes up with no memory of her past and sets out to uncover her true identity. The film is based on the popular manga series Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro and was first announced in 2003 with James Cameron set to direct. However, due to his commitments with the Avatar franchise, the film faced numerous delays and eventually began production in 2016 with Rodriguez at the helm.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film managed to gross $405 million worldwide on a reported budget of $170 million, largely thanks to its dedicated fanbase. However, some critics were less than impressed, with reviews calling it "frustrating," a "massive misfire," and "total codswallop." The main character's motion-capture design was also a point of contention, with some critics finding it "undeniably creepy."
Alita: Battle Angel boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali, and more. While it may have received a lackluster response from critics, the film has a 91% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that it has resonated well with viewers.
Producer and co-writer James Cameron has also confirmed that he is already working on at least one sequel, which is expected to continue the story of Alita's journey to discover her true identity. In an interview with Forbes in July 2023, Cameron mentioned that he is currently working on the Avatar franchise in Wellington and Los Angeles, as well as the Alita sequels in Austin, Texas.
Alita: Battle Angel may have faced criticism upon its release, but its success on Netflix proves that it has found a new audience and continues to captivate viewers. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi or just looking for an action-packed movie to stream, Alita: Battle Angel is definitely worth checking out. It is currently available on Netflix in the UK.
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