Netflix’s heartbreaking new thriller has left followers ‘ugly crying’ | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Netflix’s newest providing, a gripping psychological thriller starring Taraji P. Henson, has left audiences reaching for the tissues.

Tyler Perry’s Straw, which he wrote and directed, debuted on the platform on Friday (sixth June), and has swiftly turn out to be a scorching subject on social media.

The movie centres round single mum Janiyah Wiltkinson, portrayed by Henson, as she battles to supply for her sick daughter, Aria (Gabrielle E Jackson). The narrative plunges viewers right into a tumultuous day in Janiyah’s life, earlier than she reaches her breaking level.

Echoing themes from Perry’s previous work, Straw explores the systemic challenges confronted by minorities, with Janiyah’s experiences as a Black girl being integral to the story.

Despite Tyler Perry typically receiving blended evaluations, significantly for his depiction of Black girls, this movie has resonated strongly with audiences.

Rotten Tomatoes customers have given it a commendable 76 % approval ranking, with one viewer hailing it as “one of Tyler Perry’s best works.”

The film’s intense storyline has additionally deeply affected cinema followers.

“Wow it was heart-breaking, I was ugly crying,” shared an X, previously Twitter, person.

Echoing the sentiment, one other viewer really useful: “Highly recommend Tyler Perry’s Straw on Netflix! Absolutely heart-breaking and tense!”

The reward prolonged past X, with a Reddit person admitting: “I cried hard, The entire movie. I had to take a lil break. The movie was good and real.”

Yet, not all suggestions is glowing; Tyler Perry’s new image has taken knocks from some quarters. A disgruntled IMDb critic dismissed the movie as “one of the top 5 worst movies ever.”

This very reviewer expounded additional: “The number of impossible moments that take place within timelines portrayed is truly staggering. Not sure how a movie [like this] makes it to a streaming platform. A real low for Tyler Perry.”

Film fans can now see for themselves and go judgement because the film is presently obtainable for streaming on Netflix.

Straw is streaming now on Netflix