'Glorious' Netflix comedy that 'proves imagination is still alive in the industry' is showered in praise - with director lauded as 'one of the greatest minds of the 21st century'
Netflix fans have been left raving over a 'glorious' comedy series that viewers have said 'proved imagination is still alive in the industry'.The comedy film, which was first released in 2023, was finally uploaded to the streaming giant at the end of last month, much to the delight of its cult following. Problemista, which has been dubbed an 'absurdist' take on hit 2006 movie The Devil Wears Prada, tells the story of aspiring toy designer Alejandro.The character, who is played by the film's writer Julio Torres, is seen struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life while working in New York.As time ticks down on when his work visa is due to run out, he is forced to take a job assisting an outcast artist in order to stay in the country and realise his dream. He works alongside unconventional art critic Elizabeth, who is played by Tilda Swinton, who pledges to sponsor Alejandro's work visa if he can help her set up an exhibition of her cryogenically frozen husband's artwork. Netflix fans have been left raving over a 'glorious' comedy series that viewers have said 'proved imagination is still alive in the industry' Alejandro works alongside unconventional art critic Elizabeth, who is played by Tilda Swinton , who pledges to sponsor Alejandro's work visaThe film's synopsis teases: 'From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.'After its debut, it quickly was met with praise from movie lovers, with a solid 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and dozens of five-star reviews.One at-home critic penned of Problemista on movie reviews site Letterboxd: 'The Devil Wears Prada for people with a creative spirit, an anxiety disorder, and a dream.'Another chimed in: 'So very good. The kind of film that reaffirms imagination is still alive and well in the industry. Playful and confident in itself, with so many honest things to say about the human experience.'My favourite part had to be Tilda though. She is absolutely balls to the wall manic here, and I was eating it up with a knife and fork. One of my favourite performances from her due to the raw energy she brought to every scene.'A third said writer Julio was 'the greatest mind of the 21st century' as they added: 'One of the best movies I've seen in a long time and an all time favourite Tilda performance!'I came in expecting a fun, wild, and interesting experience and this movie delivered tenfold. It was one of the best movies that I have seen in theatres in a long time and has one of my all time favourite performances by the ice queen herself, Tilda Swinton.'My date and I laughed, we cringed, we were captivated, and at the end we were both crying tears of joy. It was heartfelt, surreal and a rare pleasure for us both.' After its debut, it quickly was met with praise from movie lovers, with a solid 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and dozens of five-star reviewsWhile another described the movie as 'glorious' and added: 'I'm sure I'll add to this review at some point when I've digested the film but for now I'll just keep it simple and say that this is the best film I've seen in years.'Julio Torres' script, direction and performance are clever, affecting, funny, vibrant, fresh and gorgeous. Tilda Swinton gives her very best here, serving the script with amazing finesse. 'It's so rare to find a new film that feels this vital and fully-formed. If it sounds like I'm gushing then that'll be because I am - this film deserves it because it never puts a foot wrong. I really hope to see more work from Torres in the future.'It comes after a film that has been dubbed 'laughable' and the 'worst action film ever made' by viewers has rocketed up the Netflix charts against all odds.Despite poor reviews from both critics and at-home viewers, with a 50 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 3.7/10 on IMDb, the movie quickly shot up the Top 10 after its release on the platform on April 1. A Line Of Fire tells the story of former FBI agent Jack 'Cash' Conry, played by God's Not Dead star David A.R. White, as he abandons his role as a spy following the loss of his wife in order to focus on raising his daughters. However, still driven by a desire to make a difference, he's dragged back into espionage work after a call from his ex-partner's niece asking for help. Assisting Jamie, played by Katrina Bowden, Cash is soon thrown headfirst into a ruthless criminal underworld controlled by Jason Patric's Josef Amali and Cuba Gooding Jr's Javier Cardona. Fans of the genre haven't held back in ripping apart the action since its initial release in September 2025, slamming it as 'so bad its good'. A film that has been dubbed 'laughable' and the 'worst action film ever made' by viewers has rocketed up the Netflix charts against all oddsOne viewer wrote on social film platform Letterboxd: 'I genuinely wonder who the audience is for this type of movie.'To call this the worst action film I've seen would be an underplay, it's even worse than that. It looks so cheap and it's filmed so badly it's almost shocking.'Another chimed in to agree it was 'easily the worst film' they had ever seen, writing: ' 'There was this one death scene that was so bad I had to get someone to come and laugh at it with me.'A third person raged: 'Terrible is an understatement for this movie. The writing is so predictable as it follows your generic action movie plot.'Not to mention the actors do not help better the movie as they were also terrible. The script is a bunch of 1 liners that the actors failed to deliver.'If I could get back the time wasted on this movie, I would gladly do so.'Others stepped in to defend the film, and while admitting it was 'terrible', suggesting it 'transcends badness' and 'becomes pure entertainment'. One wrote: 'This movie is so spectacularly, catastrophically awful that it transcends badness and becomes pure entertainment gold. Sometimes disaster creates accidental art.' Others stepped in to defend the film, and while admitting it was 'terrible', suggesting it 'transcends badness' and 'becomes pure entertainment'Another chimed in: 'Invite your friends over to watch and, if they still talk to you after it's over, you hit the jackpot in life. 1 star - and that's only because zero isn't an option.'It comes after a 'horrendously bad' thriller starring Ross Kemp shot up the UK Netflix charts, despite viewers describing it as 'the worst drama ever produced.'Blindsided was first broadcast on Channel 5 in 2023 and saw Ross make his first serious return to acting for more than two decades. Consisting of four parts, the show sees the actor step into the shoes of police officer Tony Warden, who heads up the missing person's investigation that dominates the show's plot. Its synopsis reads: 'When a woman vanishes from the estate where she once saw a murder, a CCTV operator spots an eerie connection and digs into a case no one will touch.' The show also stars Beth Alsbury, Crystal Clarke, Sue Vincent, Michelle Bonnard and Lewis Conway.Ross told Radio Times that he was drawn to the story as he 'thought it was clever, in terms of what the story is about, about people being watched and how people interpret being watched.' A 'horrendously bad' thriller starring Ross Kemp has shot up the UK Netflix charts, despite viewers describing it as 'the worst drama ever produced'Viewers did not hold back in their criticisms of the thriller, admitting that it is so bad that it actually becomes a good watch for comedic value alone.They wrote on IMDb: ‘This is so horrendously bad – I'm addicted to it. If this was Ross Kemp doing a documentary on bad acting, I'd give it a 10/10.'; 'Some of the [worst] TV you're likely to see. Made of a budget of about 20 quid. Awful acting. Terrible writing and it honestly takes itself so seriously that it becomes a comedy. How this was ok to transmit to the public I don’t know.' 'Prepare yourself for a catastrophic collision of terrible storytelling, abysmal acting, and mind-numbingly poor production values. Blindspot is a prime example of how not to create compelling television.' Netflix viewers were equally harsh with their assessments of the series on Twitter/X following its release on the streaming platform this week. They wrote: 'Had to abandon #blindspot on Netflix. The acting is abysmal. The main character has a weird smirk on her face in every scene. She's a proper sh*t actor.';'Just watched blindspot on Netflix. So so bad, but addictive. Like one of them daytime soaps my mum would watch in the 80s when we had 4 channels to choose from to pass the time.';'This Blindspot on Netflix is absolutely shocking, but I need to know what happens.' Ross Kemp is best known for playing Grant Mitchell in EastEnders, a role he occupied from 1990 to 1999Others added: 'Just watched Blindspot on Netflix. So so bad, but addictive. Like one of them daytime soaps my mum would watch in the 80s when we had 4 channels to choose from to pass the time.''Watching Blindspot on Netflix. I think 1 episode is enough. Not for me.'Prior to the show's release in 2023, Kemp opened up about being nervous about returning to acting to the Radio Times. He said: 'The reason I probably haven't acted is because people just think, "He's a documentarian, that’s what he wants to do".'I was genuinely nervous and worried about it. But I also hope that having not touched anything in nearly 20 years as an actor, and that’s ultimately what I trained to do, hopefully I haven’t gotten any worse, and maybe I’ve improved slightly with age.' Ross Kemp is best known for playing Grant Mitchell in EastEnders, a role he occupied from 1990 to 1999. He has acted sporadically since then, predominately appearing in documentaries such as Ross Kemp Behind Bars: Inside Barlinnie and Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. An 'outstanding' dystopian Netflix series has been hailed by fans as 'better than The Handmaid's Tale' with viewers pushing it for more recognitionElsewhere, an 'outstanding' dystopian Netflix series has been hailed by fans as 'better than The Handmaid's Tale' with viewers pushing it for more recognition. Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale last aired in May 2025, with the story that had long followed Elizabeth Moss's protagonist June finally coming to its dramatic ending. While the spin-off series, The Testaments, is soon to hit screens, viewers have been looking elsewhere for their latest dose of dystopian drama. Fans of the genre have found another drama to dive into in the meantime - and have been left raving over it as 'on point' and 'deserving more recognition'. Portuguese series 3% first launched on Netflix in 2016, and follows a cast of young people in the distant future living in a poverty-stricken area known as Inland. Each year, an elite group that choose to live in a virtual paradise, Offshore, allows the young residents of the Inland to compete for a place on the virtual island paradise through a series of tests. Only 3% of candidates succeed and qualify to leave the Inland area in each selection process - seeing a fierce battle of wits taking place each year. Portuguese series 3% first launched on Netflix in 2016, and follows a cast of young people in the distant future living in a poverty-stricken area known as InlandThe majority of the candidates are forced to return to their impoverished conditions after taking part in the selection process, often too debilitated to survive. Much of the action follows new Offshore resident Michele, played by Bianca Comparato, a young woman with no family and a strong sense of justice. It draws a focus on the high-stakes tests that divide social inequality in the futuristic society, and the rebellion that aims to take down the system. The series, which came to an end in 2020, has won over viewers since its launch, with an impressive 85 per cent score on reviews site Rotten Tomatoes, with fans calling it 'tremendously underrated'. One fan penned on IMDb: 'I was really surprised by the fact that this show is really unknown. It is a great TV series that definitely deserves more recognition.'Another chimed in: 'Cinematically and visually stunning, a political, Hunger Games-esque storyline with believable acting, and I thought very interesting, lifelike characters. 'The script is intelligent, the characters are strong, and the interaction is elegant in its simplicity and natural air.'Someone else added: '3% is one of those rare shows that only gets better and better as it goes. Season 3, so far, is shaping up to be the most enthralling season yet, which, let me tell you, is absolutely saying something!'The world continues to be fleshed out, and the already quite complex characters are only getting more interesting. The series draws a focus on the high-stakes tests that divide social inequality in the futuristic society, and the rebellion that aims to take down the system'Do yourself a favour; watch at least to episode three before you pass judgement. You won't regret it!'A fourth penned: 'This is truly an outstanding dystopian/post-apocalyptic series. The acting, the shots, the pace, the character development, the storyline... Everything is on point! Seasons 1, 2 and 4 were, for me, all riveting.'While a fifth concluded: 'I watched this out of boredom, but boy, was I glad that I did. It totally caught me off guard by how wonderful this show was. 'It is intelligent, futuristic, and well acted; all in all, absolutely amazing.'It comes after a crime series dubbed by fans as 'the best murder mystery on TV' returned to screens, with viewers already binging their way through all the episodes. The Australian dark comedy series, which debuted on Amazon's Prime Video back in 2023, has returned for a new season, leaving long-term fans delighted. Deadloch, which was created by Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, is set in a fictional town in Tasmania and sees a community turned upside down when a local man is found dead on the beach. Two female detectives, Kate Box's Senior Sergeant Dulcie Collins and Madeleine Sami's Senior Sergeant Eddie Redcliffe are soon on the investigation together. The pair have to work through all the evidence with the help of their overseeing constable, Abby Matsuda (Nina Oyama) and officer Sven Alderman (Tom Ballard).Much of the drama is focused on Dulcie and Eddie coming to terms with each other's vastly differing working styles as they try to find out what happened ahead of the town's annual Winter Festival. The show follows two female detectives, Kate Box's Senior Sergeant Dulcie Collins and Madeleine Sami's Senior Sergeant Eddie RedcliffeIt received rave reviews from fans after its first season, so there was little surprise that when it returned for more earlier this month, fans were sent wild. The hype was only escalated by a new cast member joining the team, in the form of Hollywood legend Luke Hemsworth, the brother of Liam and Chris Hemsworth. The second series of the show sees a major turning point for the action, with the detectives arriving in Darwin to investigate the death of Eddie's former police partner.However, their plans are diverted when another body is discovered in a remote town called Barra Creek, and the detectives are sent on the case. The synopsis teases: 'Sticky, sweaty and juggling comprehensive thrush infections, the detectives find themselves embroiled in a world of crocodile-fuelled tourism, overstretched Indigenous rangers, cagey locals, and seven-metre prehistoric predators - all of whom call Barra Creek's stretch of land, and water, their home,' the synopsis continues.'As the humidity builds, and Eddie and Dulcie dig deeper, more questions arise for our duo - not only about the case, but the many secrets that lie beneath the surface of this small town.' The show also stars Tom Ballard as officer Sven AldermanSince its release, the critics have been full of high praise for the series, with the Telegraph branding it the 'best murder mystery on TV' and Decider concurred, praising the show's 'wickedly funny' cast.Meanwhile on social media, one user wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'I'm obsessed with watching Deadloch season 2,' as another chimed in: 'Deadloch season 2 is as chaotic as I'd hoped.'A third penned: 'Damn.. I kinda.. a little bit.. a lot.. want more Deadloch. Amazon, give us season three,' as a fourth wrote on IMDb: 'I need more seasons!''Deadloch delivers on all fronts. This comedy-drama successfully sets up a mystery that is hard[er] to guess than some of the mystery dramas that take themselves more seriously. You have to watch this,' a fifth viewer encouraged. As a sixth concluded: 'I haven't laughed out loud so many times in such a long time. It's weird, quirky and dark. If you love Australian humour and some crime, this is it! It will keep you guessing and crying with laughter all at the same time.'It comes after Netflix fans heaped praise on a Western drama that they've been left 'addicted' to watching - and there's more than 100 episodes ready for fans to binge through. Canadian series Heartland, which follows the story of two sisters living on a ranch, first launched back in 2007 and last year released its 19th season. Amber Marshall and Michelle Morgan play siblings Amy and Lou Fleming, who grew up on the Alberta-based cattle farm in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Their tight-knit family includes grandfather Jack, played by Shaun Johnston, their father Tim, portrayed by Chris Potter and ranch hand Ty (Graham Wardle).The action follows as together they manage their ranch amidst a series of personal challenges, financial ups and downs, and blossoming romantic relationships.The brand-new 19th season is said to include many dramatic new storylines, including the family forced to evacuate amid wildfire threats to the ranch. Netflix fans have heaped praise on a Western drama that they've been left 'addicted' to watching - and there's more than 100 episodes ready for fans to binge throughElsewhere, Amy navigates a brand-new relationship while balancing her daughter's life and reputation, while Tim and Jack are forced to make critical decisions about the future of the ranch.While Netflix doesn't have the first six seasons available of the show, fans have been clear that viewers can jump in at any point.And with seasons eight through ten considered the 'golden age' for the series, Netflix have given fans a chance to start at a perfect point, with series seven to 19 available.Since its release, it's garnered hundreds of positive reviews from fans, with one writing on IMDb: 'A true gem. I have watched every episode more than once.'It's the one show that leaves one with a sense of family and community with both people and animals. It's a slice of heaven.'Another raved that the series was 'the best show ever', adding: 'This show is completely amazing! The storyline, plot, the characters, the beauty, the memories.'There's so much to this show that can teach us about life and the choices we make and the love it shows us. Call me crazy but I'm in love with this show!'A third concurred: 'All Time favourite TV Series. I stumbled across Heartland on Netflix and instantly fell in love with the show, characters, scenery and story-line.'Within two weeks I had watched seasons one to six. I became addicted! While Netflix doesn't have the first six seasons available of the show, fans have been clear that viewers can jump in at any point to the series that it set on a ranch'Writers, directors, producers, actors and animals.....continue the wonderful job you're doing. I would be devastated to see this wonderful show come to an end.'It's a family show that is wonderful for all ages to watch. I hate that it took me 9 years to find the show, but so glad that I did. It has become my all time favourite TV show.'It comes after it was announced a legendary Western film will be re-imagined SIX decades after it first hit screens in a new drama series, with Hollywood actor Matt Dillon leading the cast. Streaming service MGM+ confirmed that the There's Something About Mary star will step into the leading role of Chris Adams in the re-make of The Magnificent Seven. The cult movie, which was first released in October 1960, follows seven skilled fighters hired by desperate villagers to protect them from a local bandit gang. It was re-imagined for the first time by American network CBS in 1998 starring Ron Perlman, and again in a 2016 film starring Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt. Now Matt, 62, will take on the role of the leader of the gunfighters battling against a land baron who wants to seize the area for himself. Written and produced by Heroes creator Tim Kring, filming for the new series is set to take place in Calgary, Canada, during the summer. A legendary Western film will be re-imagined SIX decades after it first hit screens in a new drama series, with Hollywood actor Matt Dillon leading the castMGM+ teased of Matt's character: 'Stoic, steady under pressure, and with an unflinching gaze that does most of the talking for him, Chris has no patience for hypocrisy or cruelty and holds fast to a quiet moral code.'The streamer added: 'Set in the tumultuous 1880s American frontier, The Magnificent Seven follows seven gifted but flawed mercenaries hired to protect a peaceful Quaker village after it is massacred by mercenaries working for a ruthless land baron trying to seize their land. 'As the team embeds itself and prepares to defend against overwhelming odds, they grapple with a central question: is violence acceptable to defend people whose faith is based on non-violence? 'The series explores the backstories of each of the Seven, what's at stake for them, and why they choose this mission - delving into themes of honour, sacrifice, redemption, morality, and faith.'MGM+'s global head, Michael Wright, added of the actor, who has been on screen for more than three decades: 'Matt Dillon brings extraordinary depth and gravitas to this iconic role.'His ability to portray complex, morally conflicted characters makes him the perfect choice to lead our reimagining of The Magnificent Seven. 'This series honours the legacy of the original film while exploring timeless themes about courage, redemption, and standing up against oppression - and Matt's performance will be at the heart of that story.'The Magnificent Seven will be made available around the world, including the UK, United States, Spain, Germany and Italy. Matt, 62, will take on the role of the leader of the gunfighters battling against a land baron who wants to seize the area for himselfIt comes after fans were left raving about an 'absolutely spectacular' Western show hailed as 'some of Steven Spielberg's best work'.Among the iconic director's, 79, notable films are Schindler's List, Jaws, ET: The Extra Terrestrial and The Color Purple.However, one of his television projects has proved to be a perfect weekend binge watch as viewers showered it with praise.Six-part series Into the West debuted on TNT in 2005 and premiered on BBC Two in the UK more than a year later.The premise followed the lives of a White family and a Native American family during the American expansion, while Spielberg produced the show.Cast members included Josh Brolin, Gary Busey, Glen Powell, Keri Russell, Rachael Leigh Cook and Sean Astin, to name a few. Writing on IMDB, one reviewer shared: '"Into The West" is, in my opinion, some of Steven Spielberg's finest work. Fans have been loving binge-worthy series Into The West - which was produced by Steven Spielberg'Watching the series itself stirred up inside of me mixed emotions-- joy, sadness, anger, and so forth.'Spielberg did a pretty darn good job in capturing how the West was shaped and more specifically the people who risked their lives in shaping it.'Another commented: '"Into the West" is an amazing story, that anyone who calls themselves an American should see. 'This mini-series shows a heart-felt perspective of American History that no high school text book could possibly explain. 'The way they tell these unprecedented events through generations of two families, and the joys and tragedies that they endure keeps you glued to the screen every second.'A third remarked: 'I have diligently watched this series since the beginning. I have re-watched all the episodes at least twice.'Having some knowledge of Native American history, I have found that again Spielberg has done his homework on both sides of the journey west.'I feel that he has portrayed both sides more than fair and hope that this movie will open the eyes of those who still believe in the stereotyped "Indian, Pioneer, and Mountain Man."'Problemista is available to stream on Netflix now.
