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Introduction to Spiderhead Netflix Movie Review

 

It’s interesting to me that Chris Hemsworth managed to make a cameo appearance in his wife’s Elsa Pataky film, Interceptor, but vice versa did not happen. Ummmm….wonder why? Could it be that his wife’s film was not taken as seriously as his new Netflix movie, Spiderhead? Or as the bigger movie personality, he gets to pick which movies he will appear in as a cameo? Or maybe he thought he was doing his wife a favor by appearing in the movie, Interceptor.

 

Regardless of the sometimes double standards in movie-making, you may be wondering if the Spiderhead Netflix movie is worth watching. Check out my movie review of the Netflix Spiderhead film to find out.

 

Synopsis of Spiderhead Netflix Movie

 

The Netflix movie, Spiderhead stars Chris Hemsworth. The film takes place at a fictional laboratory facility that uses volunteer prisoners for experimental drugs. The pharmaceutical scientist at the Spiderhead facility is Steve Abnesi as played by Chris Hemsworth.

 

The  trade-off for prisoners who volunteer to participate in experimental drugs usage at the facility, Spiderhead, is to experience more freedom at the laboratory than in jail. However, unbeknownst to them, the experimental drug usage may have a much dire and devastating effect on them than the harsh prison environments.

 

Realism of Spiderhead Netflix Movie

 

Since this is a science fiction-type movie based on the short story Escape from Spiderhead by George Saunders – realism is not to be expected. However, there are events that transpire in the Netflix movie, Spiderhead that may have you asking questions. For example, of all the prisoners participating in this experimental drug project, why was Miles Teller chosen to be the main character in the film? 

 

Towards the middle of the movie, you may have even more questions. For instance why would Miles Teller’s character be interested in who owns the pharmaceutical company, and even more importantly, why did Miles Teller’s character become sort of an investigative detective in this movie? You may notice other unrealistic parts of the Netflix film, Spiderhead as well.

 

 

 

 

Chris Hemsworth as the Main Character in Spiderhead Netflix Movie

 

If you are a Marvel, Thor or Avengers movie fan, you may also be a Chris Hemsworth’s fan. Usually Chris Hemsworth as Thor or an Avenger, plays the part of the hero – fighting crimes and defeating villains, etc.

 

By contrast, Chris Hemsworth is playing a totally different character in the Netflix movie, Spiderhead. In fact, the Spiderhead Netflix movie is a far cry from any of the Marvel movies. In other words, Chris Hemsworth's character is absolutely not the heroic type in this film. You will know why I'm mentioning this fact if you watch the Netflix movie, Spiderhead.

 

 

However, I have to tip my hat to Chris Hemsworth for doing a good job portraying the main character in the Netflix Spiderhead movie. Initially, I wasn’t sure if his character was going to be humorous in the storylines, or if this was a serious role for Chris Hemsworth. In going with the flow, Chris Hemsworth managed to play both sides of this character's personality in the Netflix movie, Spiderhead.

 

Bottom line, despite a few humorous lines by Chris Hemsworth, he played a serious scientist character who definitely was not in the business of helping people. You will find out his actual motive if you watch the Netflix movie, Spiderhead.

 

 

 

Assessment of Spiderhead Netflix Movie

 

To give credit to Chris Hemsworth, I believe his character actually carried the show. Without the malicious, conniving and dishonest character Chris Hemsworth played, the movie would have simply been about a hum-drum story with prisoners being given experimental drugs.

 

If I were to rewatch one of the latest Netflix movies, I would choose to rewatch the Hustle film over Spiderhead, mainly because I found the former movie not only entertaining, but inspiring as well. Unfortunately, I am unable to say the same for the Netflix Spiderhead movie. Of course these films are of  different genres – one being a sports drama, while the other is a science fiction film. Regardless, I would choose Hustle over Spiderhead.

 

If you are a Marvel, Avengers, or super heroes movie fan, I think you may enjoy watching the Netflix film Spiderhead simply because it stars Chris Hemsworth. If you decide to watch the Netflix Spiderhead movie, I do not believe you will be disappointed. Afterall, Chris Hemsworth is an A-List actor and he delivered on his performance in the Netflix movie, Spiderhead.

 

Rating of Spiderhead Netfix Movie

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate the Netflix Spiderhead movie 3 stars.