July 4 is one of those holidays that’s perfect for getting together with family and friends, enjoying a cookout, relaxing at home thanks to time off from work — and enjoying a carefree Netflix binge session. If you’re looking for something to stream later today, in fact, it might be worth checking out a Netflix movie that you might have missed when it debuted last year and which tackles an American origin story.
Note what I said “an”Origin story and not “the” story — as in, the actual one from history books. Because America’s Motion Picture, Netflix’s first R-rated animated release, is not concerned at all with history or accuracy or any trivial matters along those lines. No, there’s nothing but superhero-style action, violence, and raunchiness to be found herein. For example, the story opens by introducing Benedict Arnold’s murder of Abraham Lincoln (voiced and narrated by Andy Samberg).
The legendary traitor is actually a welwolf in this tale.
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“For, like, thousands of years,” Netflix’s summary explains “the origins of the United States of America have remained shrouded in mystery, lost to the sands of time. Who created this? ‘country tis of thee,’Why? Only the dinosaurs know … until now.
“For the first time in human history, the incredible, completely true story of America’s origins are revealed in America: The Motion Picture — a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event available the only way the Founding Fathers ever intended their story be told: On Netflix, on your phone.”
Channing Tatum and Olivia Munn are part of the voice cast.nd Judy Greer. Bobby Moynihan (Killer Mike), Will Forte and Simon Pegg all added their voices.
“I’m George Washington,”One scene in the movie features Washington, a buff and superhero-looking Washington. “Let’s go start a f****** revolution.” Elsewhere in the movie, the nation’s white-haired Founding Father kicks down the door of a tavern where some redcoats are stationed. His entrance line? “Ding-dong. It’s America, motherf*****.” A British general sneers in response: “Did you practice that line in the car on your way here?” America’s Motion PictureThis is a kind of hilarious movie.
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If that’s not what you’re in the mood for today, though, we’ve still got you covered. You can always spend your time checking out a Netflix movie that’s a bit newer and among the more popular on the service at the moment.
That’s why we’ve also included the latest weekly snapshot of the biggest Netflix original movies in the world. The Top 10 ListThe following list of Netflix movies is courtesy data from the streamer. It covers the 7-day period ending May 26. And it might offer some other suggestions for a Netflix release to stream over your holiday break — like this week’s #1 title, The Man from Toronto.
This is a Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart-led action-thriller. hasn’t exactly won over critics. Still, it’s arguably the kind of thing that’s perfect to veg out to when you’ve got some time to kill. You can also make your family and friends mad by inviting them over to the holiday.
- The Man From Toronto — 53.8 million hours viewed globally
- Spiderhead — 38.3 million hours viewed
- Hustle — 26 million hours viewed
- Love & Gelato — 25.7 million hours viewed
- Sing 2 — 24.2 million hours viewed
- Chickenhare and Hamster of Darkness — 10.9 million hours viewed
- Collision — 8.4 million hours viewed
- The Mist — 8.4 million hours viewed
- Halftime — 8.3 million hours viewed
- It — 8.3 million hours viewed
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