People flicking through Netflix have stumbled upon a movie that is receiving high praise, with some even dubbing it the "best ever".
Flicking through Netflix can seem like an endless chore at times because sometimes having too much choice can be a bad thing.
Netflix has an abundance of movies. Credit: NurPhoto/Getty
If you're anything like me, then you'll spend 30 minutes trying to find something new and then just resort to a comfort series like The Office.
But as we get into the latter half of the week, you might find yourself wanting a movie to sink your teeth into.
Well, we might have you covered.
The 2009 film, Law Abiding Citizen, was directed by F. Gary Gray, known for Straight Outta Compton and The Italian Job.
Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer, who directed sci-fi hits such as Equilibrium and UltraViolet, as well as the 2020 remake of Children of the Corn, penned the screenplay.
Since arriving on Netflix, the film has gained a new wave of appreciation, with fans lauding it as one of the best thrillers ever made.
Check out the trailer below:Law Abiding Citizen stars Gerard Butler as Clyde Shelton, a man seeking relentless revenge on those responsible for the brutal murder of his wife and daughter during a home invasion.
However, his pursuit of justice does not end there - he also targets the legal officials, including attorney Nick Rice, played by Jamie Foxx, who failed to deliver the justice he sought.
The film boasts a star-studded cast, featuring award-winning actress Viola Davis as the mayor, Leslie Bibb as Rice's assistant Sarah Lowell, and Bruce McGill as District Attorney Jonas Cantrell.
The film has also been generating discussion on social media platform X, where fans have shared their admiration for the thriller.
One viewer wrote: "Law Abiding Citizen is a top 10 movie of all time."
Another added: "Law Abiding Citizen is almost a classic film and its performance by Gerard Butler is Oscar-worthy."
The movie stars Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty
A third user declared: "Law Abiding Citizen is one of the greatest movies ever made. Real cinema."
A fourth person added: "Law Abiding Citizen is a TOP tier movie. Truly one of the best films PERIOD."
Others have described the film as "phenomenal" and "top tier", with some arguing it "doesn't get enough credit."
If you find yourself with some free time soon and you love a thriller movie, then you may have just found your next flick to watch.
Law Abiding Citizen is available on Netflix right now.