Fans who were disappointed in not seeingCillian Murphyin28 Years Latershould check out the actor’s underrated thriller now on Netflix. In 2002, the ground-breaking zombie movie28 Days Laterserved as a breakout project for Murphy, leading to bigger Hollywood projects, including his frequentcollaborations with Christopher Nolan.
Now, Murphy is considered one of the best actors working right now, with several acclaimed performances. He became a household name thanks to his role asThomas Shelby inPeaky Blindersand went on to win an Oscar for his lead performance inOppenheimer.
Murphy has not yet returned to the franchise that helped launch his career, being absent from both28 Weeks Laterand this summer’s28 Years Later. While his characterJim will return in28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, there is an overlooked thriller from Murphy trending on Netflix that fans can watch in the meantime.
Wes Craven & Cillian Murphy’s Red Eye Was Just Added To Netflix - What The Movie Is About
Murphy Plays The Villain Opposite Rachel McAdams
Red Eyehas recently started streaming on Netflix and is already trending as one of the streamer’s most popular titles. The movie comes from horror director Wes Craven, the man behindA Nightmare on Elm StreetandtheScreamfranchise, and gives Murphy one of his best villain roles.
Rachel McAdams starsin the movie asLisa, a woman making a red-eye flight back home, where she strikes up a rapport with the handsome stranger seated next to her, Jackson (Murphy). However, Jackson soon reveals his true nature and the fact that it is no coincidence they are seated together.
Jackson forces Lisa to help him carry out a deadly plot or else her father (Brian Cox) will be killed.Red Eyeis similar toDrop, the recent thriller starring Meghann Fahy, with most of the action confined to one setting as the female hero must protect her loved one while ensuring the villain’s plan doesn’t succeed.
Why Red Eye Is An Underrated Movie In Cillian Murphy’s Career
The Talented Team Elevates The Thriller
WhileCillian Murphy’s careeris filled with great projects,Red Eyestill stands out as an underrated movie. It was a success upon its release, scoring 80% onRotten Tomatoesand earning nearly $100 million at the box office (viaBox Office Mojo). However, it has since been largely forgotten by audiences.
Murphy is also wonderfully chilling in the villain role, sharing terrific chemistry with Rachel McAdams that really elevates the movie.
Murphy himself has dismissedRed Eyeas “not a very good movie,” but the actor seems to be missing just how fun the thriller is.With a simple premise and a small setting,Red Eyemanages to keep the audience on the edge of their seat the entire time. It goes over the top or breaks from reality, but keeps things endlessly entertaining.
A lot ofRed Eye’s success comes down to the talent of those involved. The thriller is a much different project than fans might expect from Wes Craven, but he proves why he is a legend at crafting intense movies. Murphy is also wonderfully chilling in the villain role, sharing terrific chemistry with Rachel McAdams that really elevates the movie.
