New Netflix thriller branded an “underwhelming whodunnit” tops streaming charts worldwide
The gripping new thriller titled “A Widow’s Game” has dominated Netflix’s global viewing charts, making it the platform’s most popular movie worldwide since its launch on May 30th.
Drawing inspiration from true incidents, this movie narrates the tale of the 2017 homicide of Antonio Navarro Cerdán, who met a tragic end by being stabbed in Valencia, Spain.
In the news, the sensational case gained attention as Maje, the widow of Cerdán, emerged as the main suspect in his murder, revealing the hidden aspects of her life.
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In this suspenseful tale inspired by true events, when a woman’s husband mysteriously dies, it cracks open her seemingly idyllic existence, revealing a secret dual life.
Under the guidance of director Carlos Sedes, the movie hails from Spain and features Ivana Baquero, who starred in Pan’s Labyrinth, taking center stage as Maje. Also in the cast are Carmen Machi, Tristán Ulloa, Pablo Molinero, Pepe Ocio, and Álex Gadea.
The dramatization provides multiple viewpoints on the story, showing events through the eyes of Maje, her romantic partner Salvo, and law enforcement officials.
In their critique, Collider referred to “A Widow’s Game” as a “disappointing mystery” that aimed to present an engaging depiction of a significant case, yet fell short in delivering on its promise.
Despite not receiving widespread critical acclaim, the movie has been given a try by viewers and holds the top position on Netflix’s list of most-watched films in the UK at this moment.
As reported by FlixPatrol, “A Widow’s Game” currently holds the top spot as the most popular movie on Netflix worldwide when this text was created.
The feedback on the film has been mixed, with several people commending the quality of the lead performances. Decider described it as follows: “A Widow’s Game is an average-to-good drama that’s competently made technically but lacks depth in its script.
In a nutshell, Leisure Byte wrote that while Netflix’s series “A Widow’s Game” is decent, it falls short on delivering an engaging investigative vibe. Yet, the acting performances help to compensate for this aspect.
A Widow’s Game is streaming on Netflix.
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2025-06-03 18:20