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Netflix fans left 'ugly crying' by 'absolutely heartbreaking' thriller so intense they 'had to take a break' halfway through
A Netflix tear-jerker has left fans so emotional they had to pause the film to regain their composure.
'Movies don't make you cry like this these days,' wrote one viewer online, after watching brand new heart-tugging Netflix film, 'Straw'.
From the mind of Tyler Perry (writer, producer and director), Straw sends viewers spiralling through a tempestuous day in the life of 'Janiyah' (Taraji P. Henson) as she faces adversity and struggles to make ends meet for her unwell young daughter.
The cerebral tale has been praised for its unexpected twist ending, and exploration of prejudice in the healthcare and banking systems, as well its call for discussion around mental health in Black communities.
'She's just trying to survive, just trying to be a great mother to her daughter, and then the circumstances in her life cause her to be in this situation,' Perry told Netflix's Tudum.
'I think that a lot of people around the world, no matter if you're a Black woman or not, will be able to relate to that feeling of, 'I'm at my last straw.''
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After being released on June 6, Straw has rapidly ascended the Netflix charts, now hitting no.1 movie in the UK, and audiences online are bubbling over with emotion at the psychological thriller.
'I just finished watching #StrawNetflix I cried, crode and I crewwweedddd. Taraji's pain and trauma were just too much...'
'The way Straw raises awareness on psychosis , and the different stages of grief! Beautifully done! #StrawNetflix'
'Taraji P. Henson is one of THE BEST actresses ever. #StrawNetflix was simply incredible and she deserves an Oscar.
'The emotion I felt watching this was insane. I cried from start to finish. Single moms. We are incredibly strong.'
'This is a tear jerker. The ugly cry I did is unmatched.'
'I give this a 9/10. This movie triggers you emotionally in the most least expected way. Prepare to cry.'
Straw marks Henson and Perry's fourth collaboration in the cinema world, having previously worked together on Acrimony, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, and The Family That Preys.
In Straw, Henson is joined by a stellar cast, featuring Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Jingle All the Way star Sinbad, in his first role since suffering a stroke in 2020.
Despite an emotive response on social media, some film reviewers were critical, suggesting that Taraji P.
Henson's tear-jerking performance elevated the film, whilst the writing and plot were subpar, and unsurprising from Perry.
Though critics reviews were mixed, the film received a 76% audience review on Rotten Tomatoes.
Henson expressed in an interview with Extra that she anticipated a stirring response from audiences.
'You never know what cross someone is carrying,' she noted, explaining that she hoped the film would invoke an impetus to show kindness towards strangers in the audience.
