Netflix's 'transcendent' new film called 'the best thing streaming right now'
Netflix has just dropped a gripping sports film that's being celebrated as one of the finest offerings on the streaming platform at present.This captivating Japanese animation has already left audiences glued to their screens since its arrival on the service today (Wednesday, 31st January).The story centres on a talented sprinter who takes on the challenge of coaching a raw newcomer, whose relentless drive equals his lack of experience.Yet as time passes, the seasoned athlete gradually discovers he has unwittingly forged his most formidable competitor.Boasting stunning, breathtaking animated scenes and a memorable finale, 100 Meters is essential viewing for athletics enthusiasts, anime lovers and anyone craving an adrenaline rush for the new year, reports the Express.READ MORE: 'Legendary' war film based on 'unimaginable' true story is a must-watchREAD MORE: Ruby Franke's prison sentence and parole date as Jodi Hildebrandt doc releasesOne viewer shared their bold assessment on X, declaring: "One of the best sports dramas."Quoting directly from the film, they continued: "'That distance gives power to time. That distance determines the value of the person. That distance is what I devoted my life to. That distance is... 100 meters'."Hardest opening line of the year. 100 meters is the best thing on Netflix right now."Another viewer gushed: "100 meters is gotta be the greatest anime movie ever, the amount of emotions I felt watching this was unreal, top 3 if not the best movie of this decade.""You HAVE GOT TO watch 100 Meters," insisted a third enthusiast. "You don't understand how perfect this movie really is."There's so many moments I could talk about, but one sequence in particular has the most insane camera work you'll ever see. Everything from the animation to the story is just wow.."A fourth penned: "This movie left me in awe and moved me. Absolute IMMACULATE storytelling told through running and showcasing VERY realistic aspects of how reality is."Everyone has different motivations and mindsets, but you need to learn how to handle YOUR reality.""100 METERS is the best movie I have ever seen," another viewer declared. "There will be nothing better than this for me ever."Watch Bridgerton on Netflix for free with SkyThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSky is giving away a free Netflix subscription with its new Sky Stream TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan.This lets members watch live and on-demand TV content without a satellite dish or aerial and includes hit shows like Bridgerton.Praise poured in on Letterboxd where one final fan commented: "Had a complete Challengers experience with this!!! I've never cared about track and field, still don't, but the direction, score, and performances in this all blew me completely away."There's a sequence where it starts to rain and there's like a 2-3 minute single long take that just had me going "f*** yeah" and pumping my fist. Lots of sequences and set pieces that had me transcending levels of existence."[Director] Kenji Iwaisawa I trust you with my life, especially if [Hiroaki Tsutsumi] is doing the OST again. WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"100 Metres is available to stream on Netflix.
