Latest news with #AmericanManhunt
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Riveting' new Netflix documentary debuts with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as fans rave 'it's a must-watch!'
A 'riveting' new Netflix documentary has debuted with a perfect 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score as fans rave 'it's a must-watch!'. American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden, released on the streamer on May 14, follows the pursuit and capture of the terrorist leader who planned the 9/11 attacks. A follow-up to 2023's American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, the three-part series goes behind the scenes of the US government's counter-terrorism efforts at the time. Directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy use footage from the time and talking head interviews to let viewers in to the perspectives of decision makers - and show the tough calls they had to make. They told Netflix news site Tudum it is not about the war on terror but instead 'tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice'. Some fans have already taken to X, Metro reports, to praise the portrayal of their manhunt that 'changed their lives, America and the world as we know it', as the directors said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy use footage from the time and talking head interviews to let viewers in to the perspectives of decision makers - and show the tough calls they had to make One user said: 'American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. 'Just three episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces [of] over several documentaries/movies, but it was put together so well. 'Especially the third episode was nail-biting cinema. Hard-hitting, must-watch.' Another added: 'That Osama Bin Laden American Manhunt instalment is so good. Tens to whoever produced and directed it.' Someone else said: 'Intense, gripping and outstanding. American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden is superbly narrated and executed. I was hooked from beginning to end.' Meanwhile, though, other viewers found it one-sided, weighted too in favour of government efforts. One person said: 'It feels like the main point of the show is to make people sympathise with the CIA and the intelligence officers for their years-long intelligence failure. It's overkill at this point.' Similarly, someone else weighed in: 'Netflix has released American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden which seems to feature the "heroic" CIA officers who worked in Alec Station? The first episode follows CIA analysts as they trace the 9/11 attacks back to terrorist group Al-Qaeda and its leader bin Laden, before trying to apprehend him Some fans have already taken to X to praise the portrayal of their manhunt that 'changed their lives, America and the world as we know it', as the directors said Meanwhile, though, other viewers found it one-sided, weighted too in favour of government efforts 'FBI and Congress blamed those clowns for actively concealing the presence of known Al-Qaeda terrorists in [the] USA before the 9/11 attacks. Not heroes. Idiots.' The directors explained their approach: 'For us, the best way to understand history is to truly experience it. 'Being thrown into the driver's seat after the worst attack in American history would rattle anyone, even these brave men and women who had devoted their lives to protecting Americans by assessing geopolitical threats and sounding alarms that were often ignored. 'But the intelligence analysts didn't have time to grieve or reflect. They had a mission at hand: to figure out who did this and stop them before the next attack.' The first episode follows CIA analysts as they trace the 9/11 attacks back to terrorist group Al-Qaeda and its leader bin Laden, before trying to apprehend him. The second instalment depicts government frustration when the trail goes cold after the failed Battle of Tora Bora, the December 2001 American military engagement in Afghanistan aiming to capture or kill bin Laden. Finally, the last episode sees then-President Barack Obama order the highly risky special forces raid in Pakistan in 2011 which saw bin Laden killed at last. It comes after another film that recently dropped on the streamer was similarly hailed by fans on Rotten Tomatoes as 'the most intense movie I've ever seen'. James Cameron is known for his involvement with movie classics like Titanic, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Directing as well as Avatar, which earned him a Global Globe Award. Another film directed by Cameron, which is not as well known, is 1989 sci-fi thriller The Abyss - which hit Netflix earlier this month. The adventure movie follows a diving team, made of civilians, who are roped into helping with a search for a lost submarine. Ed Harris, Mary Mastrantonia, Micahel Biehn and Dick Warlock are amongst some of the talented cast members. The Abyss received an Academy Award for the Best Visual Effects and James was presented with a Saturn Award for Best Director.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
‘Riveting' new Netflix documentary debuts with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as fans rave ‘it's a must-watch!'
A 'riveting' new Netflix documentary has debuted with a perfect 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score as fans rave 'it's a must-watch!'. American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden, released on the streamer on May 14, follows the pursuit and capture of the terrorist leader who planned the 9/11 attacks. A follow-up to 2023's American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, the three-part series goes behind the scenes of the US government's counter-terrorism efforts at the time. Directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy use footage from the time and talking head interviews to let viewers in to the perspectives of decision makers - and show the tough calls they had to make. They told Netflix news site Tudum it is not about the war on terror but instead 'tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice'. Some fans have already taken to X, Metro reports, to praise the portrayal of their manhunt that 'changed their lives, America and the world as we know it', as the directors said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One user said: 'American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. 'Just three episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces [of] over several documentaries/movies, but it was put together so well. 'Especially the third episode was nail-biting cinema. Hard-hitting, must-watch.' Another added: 'That Osama Bin Laden American Manhunt instalment is so good. Tens to whoever produced and directed it.' Someone else said: 'Intense, gripping and outstanding. American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden is superbly narrated and executed. I was hooked from beginning to end.' Meanwhile, though, other viewers found it one-sided, weighted too in favour of government efforts. One person said: 'It feels like the main point of the show is to make people sympathise with the CIA and the intelligence officers for their years-long intelligence failure. It's overkill at this point.' Similarly, someone else weighed in: 'Netflix has released American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden which seems to feature the "heroic" CIA officers who worked in Alec Station? They said the film is not about the war on terror but instead 'tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice' The first episode follows CIA analysts as they trace the 9/11 attacks back to terrorist group Al-Qaeda and its leader bin Laden, before trying to apprehend him Some fans have already taken to X to praise the portrayal of their manhunt that 'changed their lives, America and the world as we know it', as the directors said Meanwhile, though, other viewers found it one-sided, weighted too in favour of government efforts 'FBI and Congress blamed those clowns for actively concealing the presence of known Al-Qaeda terrorists in [the] USA before the 9/11 attacks. Not heroes. Idiots.' The directors explained their approach: 'For us, the best way to understand history is to truly experience it. 'Being thrown into the driver's seat after the worst attack in American history would rattle anyone, even these brave men and women who had devoted their lives to protecting Americans by assessing geopolitical threats and sounding alarms that were often ignored. 'But the intelligence analysts didn't have time to grieve or reflect. They had a mission at hand: to figure out who did this and stop them before the next attack.' The first episode follows CIA analysts as they trace the 9/11 attacks back to terrorist group Al-Qaeda and its leader bin Laden, before trying to apprehend him. The second instalment depicts government frustration when the trail goes cold after the failed Battle of Tora Bora, the December 2001 American military engagement in Afghanistan aiming to capture or kill bin Laden. Finally, the last episode sees then-President Barack Obama order the highly risky special forces raid in Pakistan in 2011 which saw bin Laden killed at last. It comes after another film that recently dropped on the streamer was similarly hailed by fans on Rotten Tomatoes as 'the most intense movie I've ever seen'. James Cameron is known for his involvement with movie classics like Titanic, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Directing as well as Avatar, which earned him a Global Globe Award. Another film directed by Cameron, which is not as well known, is 1989 sci-fi thriller The Abyss - which hit Netflix earlier this month. The adventure movie follows a diving team, made of civilians, who are roped into helping with a search for a lost submarine. Ed Harris, Mary Mastrantonia, Micahel Biehn and Dick Warlock are amongst some of the talented cast members. The Abyss received an Academy Award for the Best Visual Effects and James was presented with a Saturn Award for Best Director.
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Documentary takes viewers inside the hunt for Osama bin Laden
Netflix 's new three-part documentary, American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, has a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series uses archival footage, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews to depict the hunt for Osama bin Laden after 9/11. Featuring interviews with former CIA, Department of Defense, and FBI officials, along with journalists and White House aides, the documentary offers insights into the decision-making process leading to Bin Laden's capture and death in 2011. Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan aimed to immerse viewers in the historical context, prompting them to consider the difficult choices faced by those involved. Critics are praising the documentary's tense and engaging narrative, comparing it positively to Zero Dark Thirty.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden' earns praise following brief release delay; netizens call it a 'must watch'
OTT's latest three-part docuseries, ' American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden ', which was originally slated for release on May 10, faced a slight delay before eventually premiering on May 14. The postponement prompted frustration among subscribers, with many voicing their displeasure online. A number of users on X (formerly Twitter) even announced their decision to cancel their subscriptions in protest at the delay. However, following its release, 'American Manhunt' has been garnering a steady stream of reactions online. One viewer posted:'#AmericanManhuntOsamabinLaden was a riveting documentary series. Just three episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces of across several documentaries/films. But it was put together so well—especially the third episode, which was nail-biting cinema! Hard-hitting! A must-watch!' The only (alleged) Osama Bin Laden visual you'll see in #AmericanManhuntOsamabinLaden docu series while he walks in his Abbottabad compound. CIA filming a highly sensitive area near Pakistan Military Academy like it's NOTHING. — Hina 804 (@hinasafi) May 19, 2025 Another user expressed excitement: 'OMG. They showed this tweet in the Netflix documentary, Osama Bin Laden – American Manhunt. Very interesting documentary, highly recommend it...' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 선납금·위약금 없이 신차장기렌트 최저가 견적 받아보세요! 써치오토모빌 더 알아보기 Undo Several viewers also shared screenshots of gripping scenes, praising the documentary's authenticity and access. One commented: 'The only (alleged) Osama Bin Laden visual you'll see in #AmericanManhuntOsamabinLaden docuseries—while he walks in his Abbottabad compound. CIA filming a highly sensitive area near Pakistan Military Academy like it's NOTHING,' alongside a still from the episode. 'Mission Impossible' Director Mcquarrie Reveals Tom Cruise's Dangerous Habit | Deets Inside The series delves deep into the dramatic pursuit of the world's most notorious terrorist following the September 11 attacks . It sheds light on the painstaking ten-year manhunt that culminated in bin Laden's death at the hands of US forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011. Featuring insights from CIA operatives and key officials from both the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, the documentary offers an insider's look at the intelligence and decision-making that led to the historic raid. One segment explores President Obama's controversial decision to exclude the Pakistani government from the mission, reflecting the complexities surrounding trust and secrecy during the operation on the night of May 2, 2011.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
American Manhunt review: Riveting documentary about hunt for Laden that hits home
Seldom does a documentary look like a feature film at every step of its way. The dramatisation and reality don't often go hand-in-hand, but in 'American Manhunt - Osama bin Laden', all the walls get broken to present a fact-by-fact, and a step-by-step hunt for a man deemed the World's Most Wanted for a very long the new Netflix documentary, effectively limited to three episodes, you just don't see what conspired on the CIA desk, and inside the White House's Situation Room, but also inside the minds of those who spent over a decade of their lives hunting down bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attack in the US. You see the real-life footage of the attack - the Twin Towers being hit by passenger flights and crumbling down to ashes in no time. While the political jargon and the defence expertise keep you hooked, it's how the documentary humanises the 'hunt' that makes it more thrilling and fear among the masses, the spirit of a nation ready to bring their perpetrators to justice, and the authorities busy learning and unlearning on their journey to hunt the man - everything comes alive in the documentary. It's not about the facts for us, because that, we know. It's about going deeper into the psyche of people associated with the hunt, tracing the length and the depth of their wounds that kept festering for over a decade, until that morning of ultimate healing, after Operation Neptune Spear, when Obama announced that the world's hunt was finally documentary makes you sit on the edge of your seat throughout the entire time. It swiftly moves on like a channel of insiders passing on critical information, and ends up being a massive entertainer - informative and Before watching the documentary, and realising its depth, one has to realise the magnitude of the attack itself. 9/11 is considered the largest terrorist attack in modern history. It claimed over 3,000 innocent lives - children, women, foreigners and businesspeople - out there to start yet another day at what was called the 'World Trade Centre'. The incident sent the entire world into mourning, and also began a phase of terror which didn't spare any part of the world, worked without selection and thrived on fear, chaos, and indiscriminate documentary features victims of the attack wrapped in ashes, the survivors howling in the background as a TV reporter captures one of the towers collapsing right behind him. At that moment, the incident became more than an attack on the world's largest economy. It becomes an attack on humanity, an attempt at introducing a new order in a world marred by fear, division and the erosion of global three-part series travels from George W. Bush's reign to Barack Obama's, and much like the mission itself, it never flinches from its goal: the capturing of bin Laden. It is told from the perspective of the CIA officials and the defence personnel in-charged with the mission to capture the notorious Al-Qaeda leader, who was first hiding in Afghanistan before Pakistan sheltered him and his family in Abbotabad, near their military are largely treated to interviews with CIA officials, counterterrorism analysts and military personnel, notably Tracy Walder, Michael Morell, Kevin Shaeffer, and the most memorable - Navy SEAL Robert O'Neil - who is believed to have fired the bullet that killed bin the most haunting of them all remains the one featuring Donald Rumsfeld, US Secretary of Defence, who escaped the third attack on the same day, at the Pentagon, and, in his own words, "flat-lined twice" on the operating 'American Manhunt', we see everything playing right in front of our eyes. The suffering, spirit, action, desperation, hope, promises, disappointment and at last, the sigh of relief - everything is visible and becomes personal. The timing of the release of this documentary makes it even more real, especially for Indians who continue to reel from the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack of April 22, which claimed 26 lives, and was planned and carried out by The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of another Pakistan-backed, UN-designated terror outfit - Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).advertisementThe documentary offers a stark, unvarnished portrayal of the entire mission - steering clear of any glorification. It doesn't shy away from showing that it took the US an entire decade to track down their attacker, a delay shaped significantly by internal political strife. From blame games within the cabinet to the critical turning points that defined the mission, the series captures how some lost hope while others chose to slow see the staging of a makeshift compound to replay every possible scenario before going for the actual attack on the adversary, and you know that the documentary will never let you settle. The three episodes bring alive a nation's prolonged pursuit of justice - one constantly and considerably beaten by its own internal like 9/11 don't require added dramatisation. While crafting a documentary around such tragedies, there's no need for stylistic embellishments or fictionalised storytelling, because the reality is already intense and heartbreaking enough to drive a compelling narrative.'American Manhunt', about one of the world's most significant manhunts, hits close to home at a time when India endures its own moments of grief and resilience. The documentary resonates beyond America. It reminds us that justice may be delayed, but the quest of it restores faith.
