Netflix Brings Chris Evans Starrer 2013 Post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi Film to Its Library

Published 08/30/2023, 5:31 PM EDT

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Starting from a television series, Chris Evans has become Hollywood’s one of the most favorite superheroes. The actor has acted superbly in various works, from Captain America to Hollywood’s romantic movies like What’s Your Number. Once World’s Sexiest Man title winner has also given the world one of the best sci-fi movies that Netflix brought to its library.

The 42-year-old actor also appeared in Netflix’s one of the biggest hits, The Gray Man in 2022. Now, the streaming giant brings Evans’ 2013 hit film for his fans to stream.

Chris Evans starrer post-apocalyptic movie is available on Netflix

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Throughout his career, Evans has starred in various films and proved his versatility. However, this 2013 movie took him to a whole new level. This film that the OTT platform brought to its library is Snowpiercer. Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand, and Jean-Marc Rochette’s French graphic novel Le Transperceneige is the basis for the movie.

Snowpiercer marks one of the magnificent works of the director Bong Joon-ho along with his English-language debut. The film features Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Song Kang-ho, Octavia Spencer, Ed Harris, Go Ah-sung, and John Hurt. With the powerful cast, the movie was to receive limited screening. The production company decided to show the movie in more theaters and digital platforms after hearing from the critics.

With a budget of $40 million, the Chris Evans film is one of the most expensive South Korean productions ever. The film received numerous nominations and won many awards as well. The direction, performances, and overall execution of the film received high praise from critics, with special recognition given to Evans and Tilda Swinton for their outstanding contributions.

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With a rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is still one of the finest works of science fiction in Hollywood. What is so great about the movie? Why did people like it so much?

What is Snowpiercer about?

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Snowpiercer is a South Korean-Czech co-production film. Due to a failed climate engineering attempt that created a new Snowball Earth, the last survivors of humanity are traveling on a globe-encircling track aboard the Snowpiercer train.

Evans portrays Curtis Everett, who is the leader of the lower-class tail-section passengers. They are rebelling against the elite that reside at the front of the train. The film constantly makes the viewers feel anxious about the next event. For the portrayal of a common theme in the most creative and thrilling way, the film still lives in the hearts of many.

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After bringing one of the movies of the great action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Netflix now welcomed another great thrilling film. Have you already watched Snowpiercer? Tell us your reviews in the comments below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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