Vanessa Kirby Stuns in “Brilliant, Raw, and Intense” Netflix Thriller

Netflix is basically the streaming go-to for high-concept thrillers. Sure, there’s a lot worth checking out there, but when it comes to the movies we think of when we think “Netflix movie,” the best of them often draw an audience in on premise alone. Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s The Platform is all about, well, the titular platform and conspicuous inequality. Albert Pintó’s Nowhere has a young woman give birth while stranded in a cargo container in the open ocean.

Occasionally, the draw is even richer. Netflix thriller Woman of the Hour boasts the star power of Anna Kendrick alongside a can’t-miss premise. Rebel Ridge has a stunning synopsis bolstered by Jeremy Saulnier’s genre maestro credentials. Recently, another Netflix thriller has tapped into that rare vein, hooking audiences with both premise and talent. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s as thrilling and intense as anything else you’ll see this year. Learn more about Benjamin Caron’s Night Always Comes, the most-watched movie on Netflix this week, below:

Per Netflix: Facing eviction in a city her family can no longer afford, a woman plunges into a desperate and increasingly dangerous all-night search to raise $25,000

Most praise for Night Always Comes is courtesy of Vanessa Kirby’s truly stunning performance. The Oscar-nominee taps into a convincingly raw and real portrayal of desperation, with some viewers describing her as “magnetic.” Critical reviews were strong, too, with Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle writing, “The movie devises lots of fraught, intense moments, but what’s even more impressive about the screenplay is the way it seems to understand the psychology of the people that Lynette must deal with once she descends into the lower depths.” Beyond Kirby, the supporting cast features the likes of Jennifer Jason Leigh, Julia Fox, and Eli Roth. Positively stacked to the brim with talent.

Online, the reaction has been just as positive. Viewers are praising the intense atmosphere, Kirby’s performance, and the realistic approach to what living in poverty means. If you’re in the mood for a gritty, character-driven thriller, Night Always Comes is one of the best to hit streaming in a while. Check out some choice social media reactions below.