“Onda de Violência” becomes the most watched film on Netflix “unintentionally”; understand

No massive campaign or flashy ads,”Wave of Violence” appeared silently in the catalog of Netflix, but its success among the Brazilian public within a few hours caught attention.

According to Metrópoles, the film starring Michael Jai White premiered on Friday (28) and woke up the next day as the most viewed title on the platform in Brazilsurpassing popular Christmas productions such as “Happy Heist” e “Bubbles of Love”.

What is the story of “Wave of Violence”?

The long accompanies Pete (White), a veteran hitman who decides to change his life when he starts attending meetings of the Workaholics Anonymous.

The turnaround, which should mark the beginning of a personal transformation, is interpreted as betrayal by Matteo Arcado (John Littlefield), leader of the criminal organization for which Pete works.

This decision triggers a relentless hunt: other assassins begin to pursue him motivated by the reward offered for his capture.

Known for roles that require intense combat and complex choreography, Michael Jai White returns to his specialty: physical action, indoor confrontations and fast pace.

The actor became known as the protagonist of “Black Dynamite” (2009), a feature film that mixes action and comedyinspired by the films “blaxploitation” of the 1970s in the United States.

The cast also features Aimee Stolte (“Escape The Night”, 2016-) e Dawn Olivieri (“Lair of Thieves”, 2018), expanding the appeal of audiences who follow traditional action productions.

Why did “Wave of Violence” become a phenomenon in Brazil?

The combination between discreet debutdirect plot and elaborate fight scenes may have been decisive in making the film stand out for the Brazilian audience.

The speed with which the film reached the top (less than a day) indicates that the formula newest action continues to work strongly in national streaming, especially when it involves a popular name among fans of the genre.

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