If there were doubts that Glen Powell is on a fast track to Hollywood superstardom, his new Netflix movie, "Hit Man" will erase them. This guy is the real deal. The actor has been building an impressive resume that includes the blockbuster smash “Top Gun: Maverick” and the glossy rom-com “Anyone But You”, but this new Netflix effort from director Richard Linklater is his real star-making performance.
“Hit Man” arrives on Netflix this Friday (June 7), and I can tell you right now, that it’s the best original movie the streaming service has offered for a long time. It’s got future Netflix No. 1 written all over it, and it’s a shoo-in for our ranking of the best Netflix movies .
I caught an early screening of this romantic comedy last month, and even though I went in with high expectations off the back of its film festival buzz, I was still pleasantly surprised by its high quality. It’s already rocketed into my top 10 favorite movies of 2024 (so far), and I’m confident it’ll have retained a spot by year’s end. If you’re after something new to watch on Netflix this week, your search is over.
The correct answer is “Hit Man”. But if my initial sales pitch isn’t enough to convince you allow me to explain why this is a Netflix movie we’ll be talking about all month long..
.. “Hit Man” sees Glen Powell play Gary Johnson, an unassuming high school teacher who moonlights as an undercover hitman for the New Orleans Police Department.
Taking on a ran.
