Everyone is talking about new Netflix movie which racked up 10.8 million views in just two days

Viewers are raving about a new Netflix movie that accumulated 10.8M views in just two days.

Not sure what to watch on the streaming service? Well, we got you.

A new crime comedy titled Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, arrived on the platform on June 7, earning acclaim from viewers.

The critically-acclaimed flick tells the “somewhat true story” of an undercover police contractor named Gary Johnson (Powell) who unexpectedly discovers that he can pose as a hitman to bring down those enlisting his “services”.

Thanks to Johnson's disguises and personality, he becomes successful in getting would-be criminals to hand over stacks of money, which is all the New Orleans Police Department needs to bust the perpetrator.

He also decides not to agree to an operation involving Maddy Masters (played by Arjona) - a woman who wants to put out a hit on her abusive husband.

Johnson tells her to use the money to divorce her husband and start a new life but Masters contacts him, and the two quickly develop a romance, making things extremely difficult for his real identity.

The actors star in Hitman. Credit: Rick Kern / Getty

The action movie, directed by Richard Linklater, also stars Retta and Austin Amelio.

It has a mind-blowing 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and topped Netflix's most-watched list this week, amassing 10.8 million views worldwide in just two days, per Daily Mail.

Fans on social media have also shared their positive reviews, as one user gushed: "Just saw Richard Linklater’s HIT MAN the way it SHOULD be seen - on the big screen - and, MAN, does it HIT."

"It’s a perfect vehicle for Glen Powell. He’s a f***ing movie star," they continued. "It just may be the best movie of 2024."

Another said "Hit Man is a great film," and added: "Glen Powell, who co-wrote this, showed us he's one of the most talented in Hollywood."

A third commented: "I woke up this morning and while I was getting ready I remembered Hit Man came out on Netflix, so I threw it on and wound up watching the first 30 minutes again. Richard Linklater and Glen Powell wrote a damn near perfect screenplay and it’s so immediately apparent."

Powell stars as Gary Johnson in the film. Credit: Bryan Bedder / Getty

Powell also received compliments from critics as James Croot from Stuff.co.nz gave the film 4.5/5 stars and penned: "Far more so than Maverick or Anyone, this showcases Powell's true abilities and star power." 

"His chemistry with Arjona is Lopez-and-Clooney-in-Out of Sight-esque palpable, but so is his comedic timing and ability to play things straight when needed here," he added.

Susan Granger of SSG Syndicate also applauded: "Charismatic Glen Powell is headed for stardom".

Hit Man is available to stream on Netflix now.

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