Key Takeaways:
– Halle Berry hosted a watch party for her new action comedy, ‘The Union’
– After the party, the movie topped the most-watched English film list on Netflix with 33.1 million views.
– ‘Emily in Paris’ second installment premiered at the top of the English TV list on Netflix.
– Google Lens is providing a nifty feature for the ‘Emily in Paris’ season 4 fans to buy their favorite outfits from the show.
– Despite such success, film critic Alex Maidy feels ‘The Union’ is a wasted effort.
Halle Berry, the Academy Award-winning actress best known for her roles in Gothika and Monster’s Ball, knows how to get people excited about her new movie. Halle hosted a virtual watch party for her new movie ‘The Union.’ The result? A whopping 33.1 million views on Netflix for her new movie, making it the most-watched English film of the week. Wowza!
Berry, alongside co-star Mark Wahlberg, takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as high school sweethearts coming together again to battle an international crime syndicate. The movie is filled with a mix of romance, action, and comedy. With a strong ensemble including Mike Colter, J.K. Simmons, and Alice Lee among others, one can only anticipate the kind of thrill ‘The Union’ promises.
In other news, ‘Emily in Paris’ season 4 graced Netflix and quickly topped the charts of the most-watched English TV show of the week, pulling in 19.9 million views. It’s all about a compelling story of romance, fashion, and personal growth, set against the beautiful backdrop of Paris. Quite alluring, isn’t it? Lily Collins and her crew are back with their Haute Girl Summer shenanigans.
But the hype for ‘Emily in Paris’ doesn’t stop there. Netflix made the viewing experience even more enjoyable with Google Lens. With it, viewers can scan fashion items seen in the show, look for more details, and even buy the same items online. How cool is that?
Now, as you’re getting engrossed in ‘The Union’ and Lily Collins’s Parisian adventures, let me draw your attention to a few other top-performers on Netflix. ‘Love Is Blind UK’ came fifth with 4 million views and ‘Emily’s Louboutins Under Paris’ claimed seventh spot with 1.4 million views in its 11th week.
It’s not all roses though, as JoBlo’s film critic Alex Maidy has expressed criticism towards ‘The Union.’ According to Alex, the movie is a potential waste of talent and lacks the expected thrill. He believes that Berry and Wahlberg could’ve used a bit more chemistry, and also feels Wahlberg’s character wasn’t aligned with his acting style. While Alex praised Berry’s powerful screen presence, he didn’t find the movie up to scratch. But hey, opinions differ, and you should check out ‘The Union’ for yourself on Netflix!
So, what are you waiting for? It seems like the perfect time to grab some popcorn, switch on Netflix, and immerse yourself in these much-loved films and series. After all, millions can’t be wrong, right?
