2006 action movie The Sentinel has become a surprise hit on Netflix despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score.
The film stars Michael Douglas as a Secret Service agent who finds himself suspected of treason, which comes after the attempted assassination of the US president reveals information is being leaked to the assassins.
Nearly 20 years after its release, The Sentinel has become popular on Netflix, sitting at the number two spot in the global Top 10 movies this week, with 7.9 million views and 14.2 million hours viewed. It also sits at number three in the UK.
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The movie wasn't a hit with critics at the time of its release, sitting at a 34% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes – though it proved slightly more popular with audiences with a 41% score.
The BBC said the story was "as compelling as watching the ink dry on a superfluous UN treaty" in its review, while Empire suggested that if "you're looking for superior suspense, buy a 24 box set instead".
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The Sentinel also drew some backlash at the time from real Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, who saved former president Ronald Reagan's life during his attempted assassination in 1981.
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The film is directed by Clark Johnson, and also stars 24's Kiefer Sutherland, Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria, Tenet's Martin Donovan and LA Confidential's Kim Basinger.
This isn't the only low-scoring Rotten Tomatoes movie that has become an unexpected success on Netflix recently, with Liam Neeson's 2022 project Blacklight also proving popular with viewers.
The action movie sees the actor play the role of a Vietnam veteran and FBI fixer who uncovers a government conspiracy.
The Sentinel is available to stream now on Netflix.
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