Netflix’s explosive action movie that’s dominating the TOP 10

The film Wave of Violencestarring Michael Jai White, debuted quietly on Netflixbut quickly surprised by reaching the top of the Brazilian ranking just one day after arriving in the catalog.

Now, the film remains firmly among the most watched and occupies the second position in the TOP 10, driven by an intense plot, twists and turns and a large cast of well-known names in the action genre.

Released last Friday, the 28th, Onda de Violência dawned on Saturday, the 29th, in first place among the most watched films in the country, surpassing popular Christmas titles such as Feliz Assalto! and Bubbles of Love.

The production had already been shown on other platforms previously, but only with its debut on Netflix did it gain great prominence among the general public.

Tension-filled plot

The story follows Pete (Michael Jai White), an experienced hitman who decides to change his life and starts attending Workaholics Anonymous meetings.

The choice, seen as an attempt at emotional balance, ends up being interpreted as a threat by the bosses of the criminal organization he works for, especially Matteo Arcado (John Littlefield).

When they suspect that Pete may abandon the group or pose some risk, his superiors declare a deadly manhunt. The protagonist then becomes the target of other assassins, equally skilled and motivated by the bounty offered on his head. From then on, a frantic race for survival begins, marked by ambushes, brutal confrontations and constant tension.

Popular and dedicated cast

Recognized for characters characterized by hand-to-hand combat, Michael Jai White returns to the style that made him famous with intense scenes, elaborate choreography and fast-paced action sequences.

The film also features a great cast, including Aimee Stolte, Dawn Olivieri, Aleks Paunovic, Benjamin Joel Arcé, Alex Mallari Jr., Damon Runyan and Jefferson Brown.

Directed by Michael Hamilton-Wright, who also wrote the script alongside Burton L. Warner and Christian Laughlin, Wave of Violence brings together production by Jaclyne Bohn, David Cormican, Mark Montague and Anand Ramayya.

The film combines visceral action, acid humor and a trajectory marked by decisions that put the protagonist face to face with his own past.