Interceptor Review: Interceptor on Netflix is an action thriller starring Elsa Pataky. Here is our take on whether you watch it or avoid it.

Interceptor (2022): Review- Doesn’t Shine, but Has Enough to Satisfy Action Film Junkies

Subscribers often get onto streaming platforms for tent-pole shows, and then end
up trying to consume the service they have paid for. A quick glance at the
coming soon tab will show you that Netflix constantly has stuff in the pipeline.
This provides viewers with fresh content that can prove divisive. While some may
question the execution and creative direction of these offerings, the prospect
of a new movie may excite others. Interceptor is such a film as it doesn’t
shine. However, this action-heavy popcorn thriller has enough to satisfy action
film junkies who can ignore a very obvious homage. 


WHAT IS INTERCEPTOR ABOUT?

The film gets right to it. In the first minute itself, we see words on the
screen informing us about these real-life structures and their purpose.
Interceptors are the missiles deployed to nullify nuclear threats to a nation.
These missiles are housed on offshore defense installations, one of which serves
as the location for Matthew Reilly’s directorial debut. 



An army base is taken over by Trojan horses who face stern opposition in the
form of JJ Collins (Elsa Pataky). She represents the only line of defense
between the terrorists and peace. 

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WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT INTERCEPTOR ON NETFLIX?

This 96-minute Netflix [https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news/] film gets
right to it. Director Matthew Reilly wastes no time and we see Collins
instructed to reach the command room within the first five minutes; The
attempted takeover happens within the first ten. This lack of build-up proved to
be a boon, as any backstory here seemed too forced. 

Even though it is forced, audiences will get an understanding of Collins’
motivations from the ‘show don’t tell’ technique. These provide a take on why
she will push the limits for her country. As this technique served its purpose,
one wonders why Reilly and Stuart Beattie’s screenplay included
[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14174940/] the scenes from Collins’ past. 

The film’s action scenes can keep you entertained as they aren’t too long, too
short, or too farfetched to fathom. Clearly, Reilly did a good job of
remembering that the soldiers and the mercenary hires are humans with
limitations in combat. 

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Chris Hemsworth Helped Her Prepare For Action Scenes In Netflix’s ‘Interceptor’
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Interceptor focuses on inclusivity and diversity in the world. The Army
protagonists are ones who get targeted due to certain factors, but persevere to
overcome discrimination. 

Another good thing about Netflix’s Interceptor is the cameo by the executive
producer. It is timed well and the protagonist’s real-life husband seems to be
supporting her from afar. 


WHAT’S NOT GOOD ABOUT INTERCEPTOR?

Interceptor on Netflix is set in the present day with the narrative showing that
through flashbacks. While this is a good thing, the adaptation of the Cold War
feud is just so overdone. 

The editing was shoddy in some places. One particular instance that stood out
was when Collins was fighting the opposing female agent. The camera showed
Collins take a hit and fall back onto the controls. Then, the audience could see
her opponent turn toward the screens in the control room. However, after
two-three seconds, following a cut, Pataky hit the controls as though she fell
in slow motion.

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Multiple flashbacks in Interceptor just seem out of place; the fight for the
country would have been reason enough for a soldier to overcome adversity. The
internal battle and backstory of the punishment posting were clearly just used
for the sake of it. Interceptor would not have changed from start to end had
these scenes not made it out of the editing room. 

Action buffs may find the lack of a steady camera a tad jarring, and this could
see them fight the urge to find something else on Netflix
[https://netflixjunkie.com/]. Sticklers for detail may even wonder how a
substance reduced a gun to vapor, but didn’t harm human skin as much. It may
appear as though Reilly didn’t really think through this homage to the 80s. 

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That alone could have proved enough. However, Collins’ choice of wardrobe may
see fans compare her to a cop who had a heroic Christmas Eve at Nakatomi Tower.
Unlike McClane and Gruber, Collins and Alexander Kessel are unmemorable
characters who don’t make the audience believe they are indispensable in the
role. 


SHOULD YOU WATCH INTERCEPTOR ON NETFLIX? 

In retrospect, the audience should have taken the film’s first frame featuring
the words “Warning restricted area,” seriously. Set in the present day, the
throwback to the Cold War and haphazardly inserted flashbacks may not propel
this Netflix Original
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to anyone’s recommendation list. However, action junkies may get their fill
courtesy of numerous fight scenes throughout the movie. They may like it, as
modern films usually have an elongated build-up to the final fight that doesn’t
have a good payoff. 

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Watch [https://www.netflix.com/watch/81388316?source=35] Interceptor if you want
to get a taste of action movies from a bygone era, but go in with low
expectations. If you are someone who would like to be surprised, stay far away
from Interceptor on Netflix. 

Reubyn Coutinho

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Reubyn Coutinho is an Editor and Film Critic at Netflix Junkie. This Mass Media Graduate from St. Xavier's has attended MAMI (2019) as a film critic. He hopes to be an official critic at festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Venice, and Cannes. As someone drawn to the craft of cinema, the stories brought to life through them, and the memories created through breathtaking moments on screen, Reubyn, in this role, combines his knack for critical analysis, love for writing, and watching films. His favorite films include It's a Wonderful Life, Black Swan, and Dead Poets Society. As a passionate consumer of Netflix content, Reubyn adores The Crown, Stranger Things, Cobra Kai and Daredevil. Away from the film world, he always has his eye on Manchester United in the EPL.

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Subscribers often get onto streaming platforms for tent-pole shows, and then end up trying to consume the service they have paid for. A quick glance at the coming soon tab will show you that Netflix constantly has stuff in the pipeline. This provides viewers with fresh content that can prove divisive. While some may question the execution and creative direction of these offerings, the prospect of a new movie may excite others. Interceptor is such a film as it doesn&#8217;t shine. However, this action-heavy popcorn thriller has enough to satisfy action film junkies who can ignore a very obvious homage. 
<h2>What is Interceptor about?</h2>
The film gets right to it. In the first minute itself, we see words on the screen informing us about these real-life structures and their purpose. Interceptors are the missiles deployed to nullify nuclear threats to a nation. These missiles are housed on offshore defense installations, one of which serves as the location for Matthew Reilly&#8217;s directorial debut. 
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OQSoII4Bj1o" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
An army base is taken over by Trojan horses who face stern opposition in the form of JJ Collins (Elsa Pataky). She represents the only line of defense between the terrorists and peace. 
Read More: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-night-teeth-2021-review-avoid-this-vampire-tale-in-the-city-of-angels/" target="_blank" rel="bookmark noopener">Night Teeth (2021) Review- Avoid This Vampire Tale in The City of Angels </a>
<h2>What&#8217;s good about Interceptor on Netflix?</h2>
This 96-minute <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news/">Netflix</a> film gets right to it. Director Matthew Reilly wastes no time and we see Collins instructed to reach the command room within the first five minutes; The attempted takeover happens within the first ten. This lack of build-up proved to be a boon, as any backstory here seemed too forced. 
Even though it is forced, audiences will get an understanding of Collins&#8217; motivations from the &#8216;show don&#8217;t tell&#8217; technique. These provide a take on why she will push the limits for her country. As this technique served its purpose, one wonders why Reilly and Stuart Beattie&#8217;s screenplay <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14174940/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">included</a> the scenes from Collins&#8217; past. 
The film&#8217;s action scenes can keep you entertained as they aren&#8217;t too long, too short, or too farfetched to fathom. Clearly, Reilly did a good job of remembering that the soldiers and the mercenary hires are humans with limitations in combat. 
Read More: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-had-a-lot-of-advice-for-me-elsa-pataky-45-reveals-how-thor-chris-hemsworth-helped-her-prepare-for-action-scenes-in-netflixs-interceptor-kp-chris-hemsworth/" target="_blank" rel="bookmark noopener">“He had a lot of advice for me,” Elsa Pataky, 45, Reveals How ‘Thor’, Chris Hemsworth Helped Her Prepare For Action Scenes In Netflix’s ‘Interceptor’</a>
Interceptor focuses on inclusivity and diversity in the world. The Army protagonists are ones who get targeted due to certain factors, but persevere to overcome discrimination. 
Another good thing about Netflix&#8217;s Interceptor is the cameo by the executive producer. It is timed well and the protagonist&#8217;s real-life husband seems to be supporting her from afar. 
<h2>What&#8217;s not good about Interceptor?</h2>
Interceptor on Netflix is set in the present day with the narrative showing that through flashbacks. While this is a good thing, the adaptation of the Cold War feud is just so overdone. 
The editing was shoddy in some places. One particular instance that stood out was when Collins was fighting the opposing female agent. The camera showed Collins take a hit and fall back onto the controls. Then, the audience could see her opponent turn toward the screens in the control room. However, after two-three seconds, following a cut, Pataky hit the controls as though she fell in slow motion.
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Multiple flashbacks in Interceptor just seem out of place; the fight for the country would have been reason enough for a soldier to overcome adversity. The internal battle and backstory of the punishment posting were clearly just used for the sake of it. Interceptor would not have changed from start to end had these scenes not made it out of the editing room. 
Action buffs may find the lack of a steady camera a tad jarring, and this could see them fight the urge to find something else on <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/">Netflix</a>. Sticklers for detail may even wonder how a substance reduced a gun to vapor, but didn&#8217;t harm human skin as much. It may appear as though Reilly didn&#8217;t really think through this homage to the 80s. 
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-33840 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="818" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5.jpg 2048w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5-300x120.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5-1024x409.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5-768x307.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5-1536x614.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" />
That alone could have proved enough. However, Collins&#8217; choice of wardrobe may see fans compare her to a cop who had a heroic Christmas Eve at Nakatomi Tower. Unlike McClane and Gruber, Collins and Alexander Kessel are unmemorable characters who don&#8217;t make the audience believe they are indispensable in the role. 
<h2>Should you watch Interceptor on Netflix? </h2>
In retrospect, the audience should have taken the film&#8217;s first frame featuring the words &#8220;Warning restricted area,&#8221; seriously. Set in the present day, the throwback to the Cold War and haphazardly inserted flashbacks may not propel this <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/category/originals/?_gl=1*10m8tbx*_ga*YW1wLWluYlZoRFJtd1FsSDJQMzNOdWp1ZS1FQWNYMzNuMGVrNlVscmVXbWp6RmdUTXpZejR2S0pYMzVnX3dLR0REMEs." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix Original</a> to anyone&#8217;s recommendation list. However, action junkies may get their fill courtesy of numerous fight scenes throughout the movie. They may like it, as modern films usually have an elongated build-up to the final fight that doesn&#8217;t have a good payoff. 
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/81388316?source=35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Interceptor if you want to get a taste of action movies from a bygone era, but go in with low expectations. If you are someone who would like to be surprised, stay far away from Interceptor on Netflix.

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