While it might have flown under the radar, the new Netflix movie Narvik has proven to be a hit with viewers. The WWII drama has been receiving rave reviews and has been climbing the charts on streaming platforms.
Set in April 1940, the film tells the story of the small town of Narvik in northern Norway. As a source of iron ore for Hitler’s war machine, the eyes of the world are on them, especially since a bitter winter could spell trouble for the German leader.
Viewers have loved the movie so far, too, and it has climbed Netflix’s Top 10 charts since its release on January 23. It even peaked at number one in several countries, including Sweden, Belgium, and Denmark.
Writing on Rotten Tomatoes (opens in a new tab)one writer concluded that it was “beautifully filmed and well written, with a tense war [action] scenes and lessons/themes to think about.” Another added: “The German attack on the city of Narvik was Hitler’s first defeat and makes up for a good true story movie,” while a third called it “very compelling.” .
Critics have also been positive about the film, with the Ready Steady Cut’ (opens in a new tab)MN Miller called it “a stunning-looking war movie that’s naturally gripping and does an above-average job of depicting moral dilemmas despite being frustratingly lifeless at times.”
Meanwhile, Movie Nation (opens in a new tab)Roger Moore’s wrote: “It’s compelling, compact and action-packed, a thriller that opens with testy negotiations and tense confrontations in the Norwegian port city where Swedish ore was shipped to both the Germans and the British, showing us the difference. between the Norwegians who chose to surrender to ‘save the city’ and those who chose to fight.”
decision maker (opens in a new tab) he compared the film to Defiance, calling it a “perfectly serviceable war drama”. The publication particularly praised the story of the character Ingrid as “enthralling” and said that it provides “just enough depth to make us feel invested in the outcome”.
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