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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix series lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as fans say it's 'a must watch'
Netflix viewers are divided after binging the gripping new series that was given a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score A new Netflix docuseries, that currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has been rocketing up the streaming platform ladder - and fans have two things to say about it. The binge worthy series American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden has proved to be popular with viewers, especially those who had already watched its sister series American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing. It delves into the counterterrorism efforts in the US following the 9/11 attacks, including the manhunt and capture of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the terrorist attack. The three-part series has been built using real life footage from the archives while talking to government officials who were in charge of decision making at that time. By using real-life footage, directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy were hoping to create an immersive series, taking viewers on a journey as they witness officials learning an attack on America iss about to happen as they attempt to find the perpetrator. The way in which intelligence is uncovered throughout the series leads viewers to make up their own minds as to what they would do if they ever faced in the situation. Speaking to Netflix Tudum, the directors commented: "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." They added: "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. "American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden does not tell the story of the United States and the War on Terror," stated Daniel and Mor. It tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice. It [was] a hunt that changed their lives, America, and the world as we know it." Most Netflix viewers have been full of praise offering up rave reviews about the miniseries on X while others have raised one important issue. One online user commented: "American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. Just 3 episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces over several documentaries/movies. But it was put together so well, especially the 3rd episode was nail biting cinema! Hard hitting! Must watch!" A second fan agreed: "That Osama Bin Laden American Manhunt installment is soooo good. 10s to whoever produced & directed it." However, some viewers did note that they felt the documentary had felt one-sided, describing it as jingoistic at times. One comment read: "Watching the American manhunt for Osama bin Laden on Netflix rn, and 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 an overkill at this point." Another shared the same sentiment, commenting: "Netflix has released American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden which seems to feature the "heroic" CIA Officers who worked in Alec Station? "FBI & Congress blamed those clowns for actively concealing the presence of known Al Qaeda terrorists in USA before the 9/11 attacks. Not heroes. Idiots."
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix's gripping new series lands perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
A new Netflix docuseries currently boasting an 100% Rotten Tomatoes score has surged up the streaming platform's top TV ranking. American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden is the sister series to American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing and explores the counterterrorism efforts in the US in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The Netflix miniseries documents the manhunt and capture of Osama Bin Laden, who masterminded the terrorist attack. The three-parter stitches together archival footage and talking head interviews to capture a behind-the-scenes look at the governmental decision-making at the time. Directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy said their goal in making the show was to transport viewers into these rooms in real time, building from the initial intelligence that suggested an attack was imminent to figuring out who was responsible and seeking justice. The show aims to ask viewers what they would do in such a situation, as the directors told Netflix's Tudum: 'For us, the best way to understand history is to truly experience it. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. '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.' 'American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden does not tell the story of the United States and the War on Terror,' said Sivan and Loushy. 'It tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice. It [was] a hunt that changed their lives, America, and the world as we know it.' The show's third episode gives Zero Dark Thirty a run for its money in its tense recreation of how Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan was raided during a nighttime operation predicated on a hunch, but which resulted in his death 10 years after 9/11. Netflix viewers have already shared their reactions to the show, taking to X to praise the direction. @RakitaMode wrote: 'American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. Just 3 episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces over several documentaries/movies. But it was put together so well, especially the 3rd episode was nail biting cinema! Hard hitting! Must watch!' More Trending @AngelaBaevis added: 'That Osama Bin Laden American Manhunt installment is soooo good. 10s to whoever produced & directed it.' Other viewers did note the one-sided nature of the documentary, describing it as jingoistic at times. @boredpeanutt shared: 'Watching the American manhunt for Osama bin Laden on Netflix rn, and 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 an overkill at this point.' @JakeQRyan added: 'Netflix has released American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden which seems to feature the 'heroic' CIA Officers who worked in Alec Station?? FBI & Congress blamed those clowns for actively concealing the presence of known Al Qaeda terrorists in USA before the 9/11 attacks. Not heroes. Idiots.' View More » American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Sexy' Netflix period drama with near perfect rating has just days to stream MORE: I lost my daughter in the Lockerbie disaster – but we still don't really know the truth MORE: 'Chilling' true crime documentary takes Netflix charts by storm
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix streaming 'one of the best films of 2016' but viewers have days left to catch it
Netflix viewers have only a short while remaining to catch a riveting crime drama inspired by The Boston Marathon bombing. The 2016 feature, Patriots Day, offers an intense look at the horrific act of terrorism and its harrowing aftermath. The alarming event unfolded in April 2013, casting a dark shadow over Boston's traditional marathon, celebrated on Patriots' Day, as two siblings executed a bomb attack, which left three dead and well over 500 injured. This traumatic episode prompted various cinematic interpretations, notably Netflix's own lauded 2023 documentary, American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing. But prior to the streaming giant dropping its version, famed filmmaker Peter Berg had already crafted a powerful portrayal with his 2016 movie, reports the Mirror US . Mark Wahlberg stars in the 2016 drama (Image: Publicity Picture) With a robust 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Patriots Day is available on Netflix until Tuesday, 29 April. The suspenseful narrative follows Sergeant Tommy Saunders, played by Mark Wahlberg, chasing down the culprits behind the attack. Joining Wahlberg are Emmy-winner John Goodman, The White Lotus actress Michelle Monaghan, and Academy Award-winner J. K Simmons. Though it didn't sweep major film accolades, this piece deeply resonated with audiences. They found the grave subject matter impactful, as evidenced by a heartfelt comment from a Rotten Tomatoes contributor who wrote: "Wow what a movie it had me in tears quite a few times. The strength and courage of the people of Boston was captured in this movie [...]." Viewers claim it is one of the best films of 2016 (Image: FilmMagic) Another reviewer shared their verdict, stating: "Most movies based off of true events drag out. This doesn't relent for a second. It's one of the best films of 2016 [...]" A third viewer simply stated: "One of the best movies I've ever seen in my life." On IMDb, viewers also praised the film, with one person sharing: "I wanna start by saying I didn't know much about the actual events, I just know I was saddened when I heard about it. "I was blown away [by the film]; it was phenomenally filmed and very intriguing. I'm quite surprised it wasn't up for major awards." Patriots Day is streaming now on Netflix.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New O.J. Simpson docuseries explores evidence never seen in the 'trial of the century'
New O.J. Simpson docuseries explores evidence never seen in the 'trial of the century' Show Caption Hide Caption O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after battle with cancer The family of O.J. Simpson announced he has succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was 76. Thirty years after 'the trial of the century' began, Netflix presents a four-part docuseries (now streaming) that revisits the barbarous fatal stabbings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. O.J. Simpson, who died last April, was acquitted of the June 12, 1994, killings at Brown Simpson's Los Angeles home in a verdict that shocked the world. 'American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson' director Floyd Russ ('Untold,' 'American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing'), who was just 11 at the time of the trial, doesn't remember much of the televised proceedings, which drew an estimated 150 million viewers for the announcement of the verdict on October 3, 1995. But Brentwood, where Simpson and Brown Simpson lived, became a backdrop for Russ' life when his mom moved to the ritzy neighborhood. The trial has spurred several documentaries and scripted re-enactments, including Lifetime's 'The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson' docuseries (released in June), ESPN's "O.J.: Made in America" docuseries and the Emmy-winning FX series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" (both released in 2016). Russ says what sets his project apart is the perspective that comes with being three decades removed from the case and his presentation of "key evidence to the viewer so that they feel like the jury itself," he says, including evidence that was never presented at the trial. Russ also aims to introduce the case to a new audience. When he polled a few people in their early- to mid-20s to see what they knew of Simpson, they mentioned the Heisman trophy winner's pro football career and acting credits. 'There's a lot of people that don't know who O.J. really is,' says Russ, 'and who he became and what he should be remembered for.' Did O.J. escape justice? What the Simpson trial said about race in America, then and now. 'American Manhunt' covers the events in chronological order, from the murders to the Ford Bronco police chase that drew around 95 million viewers and the trial. Russ shed tears during a sitdown with Goldman's sister, Kim, who heartbreakingly reveals that when her then-boyfriend's urged her to phone her dad, she thought her boyfriend was proposing. Instead, Kim's father informed her of her brother's death. Russ also interviews investigators the from case; Carl E. Douglas, an animated member of Simpson's defense; and prosecutor Christopher Darden, who famously asked Simpson to try on the pair of gloves recovered from their homes. 'Christopher Darden and the glove, married together for all eternity,' Darden declares in the docuseries. 'When I die, bury me with a pair of Isotoner gloves. It fit!' Here are the must-know moments from the docuseries. The evidence not collected or excluded from the trial Unlike other recent projects, 'American Manhunt' points out (explicitly, with text on screen) the evidence that builds an even stronger case against Simpson that the jury never heard. A bloody fingerprint recovered from a gate at Brown Simpson's house was never collected as evidence, according to the docuseries. Jill Shively, an eyewitness who claims to have seen an angry Simpson driving near Brown Simpson's house around the time of the murders, never testified because prosecutor Marcia Clark believed she had lost credibility after being paid for an earlier interview. Skip Junis tells filmmakers that while at the Los Angeles airport the night of the killings, he saw Simpson discard 'something long that maybe was wrapped in a cloth' ahead of Simpson's flight to Chicago that evening. Junis wasn't called to the witness stand, either, and police never found the murder weapon. Shocking revelations from 'Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson' Lifetime documentary Johnnie Cochran's shocking statement about domestic violence There's a moment during the trial that zings louder in 2025 than it likely did 30 years ago: when Johnnie Cochran (who coined 'if it doesn't fit, you must acquit') asks, 'Why did Mr. Darden spend all that time on domestic violence if this is a murder case?' Cochran told the jury, 'They're trying to dredge up some theory to give you a motive, because they don't have a motive.' Those familiar with the case know Brown Simpson called police several times to report Simpson's abuse, which she documented in photographs and in her diary. Detective John Edwards testified that when he responded to a call at the Simpsons on New Year's Day 1989, Brown Simpson 'collapsed and started yelling, 'He's going to kill me. He's going to kill me!'' The bloody evidence Detective Tom Lange, citing the amount of evidence against Simpsons, says in the docuseries they 'nicknamed this (case) the turkey on a platter,' as in, 'It's all there.' Lange says Simpson's blood was found at the crime scene, and that his blood, along with that of Brown Simpson and Goldman, was found in Simpson's Bronco. Lange also says Simpson's blood dripped from his vehicle to his door. The defense refuted the evidence by accusing law enforcement of planting the blood and fumbling the DNA collection. Their argument was strong enough to convince juror Yolanda Crawford that the authorities mishandled the evidence. What we learned covering O.J. Simpson case: We hardly know the athletes we think we know O.J. Simpson's alleged confession to the killings Perhaps the most shocking interview in 'American Manhunt' comes courtesy of Simpson's former sports agent, Mike Gilbert. Gilbert says in the docuseries' finale that, one evening, he worked up the nerve to ask Simpson what happened and told his client that he'd always suspected he was guilty. According to Gilbert, Simpson responded: 'If Nicole wouldn't have opened the door with a knife, she would still be alive.' (Gilbert also made this claim in his 2008 book, 'How I Helped O.J. Get Away with Murder: The Shocking Inside Story of Violence, Loyalty, Regret, and Remorse.') Russ, acknowledging that he couldn't corroborate the conversation, says he was most surprised by Gilbert's 'realization many years later, looking back on it, it wasn't that Nicole came to the door with the knife. It was O.J. still making an excuse for why he would have murdered her. In a way, it's O.J. almost blaming Nicole for why it happened.'
