Gerard Butleris the action thriller of 2018 hunter-killer has arrived Tubigiving the forgotten film a second chance to find an audience. Although the film recently appeared on Netflix, there’s nothing like free content that doesn’t require a paid subscription, and that’s proven to be a big draw for action movie fans. While Butler usually runs around on land, this time he delves deep into the world of geopolitical espionage and submarine warfare.
hunter-killer Butler plays Captain Joe Glass, a submarine commander who is tested to the limit when he is thrown into battle to prevent the outbreak of World War III – well, isn’t that always the goal? After uncovering a coup within the Russian government, Glass must approach the game strategically to manage political and military tensions, take down the bad guys and – no spoiler says – ultimately save the day in time. Butler is joined on his mission by a strong cast including Gary Oldman, Common, and the late Michael Nyqvist also delivers an unforgettable performance as a Russian submarine captain caught in the chaos.
When hunter-killer After its premiere, it received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists the film with an approval rating of 38%, bringing with it the usual complaints of a formulaic and convoluted plot. However, these complaints don’t really resonate with fans of the genre, and it showed, as the audience rating is 67%. Even though fans were more impressed with the film, that didn’t help it make a splash at the box office. The film grossed just $31.7 million, under its budget of $40 million.
The film, now available on Tubi, joins the growing library of free-to-stream content on the platform and joins the ranks of successful action blockbusters from other greats of the genre such as Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone and Steven Seagal. Now fans can add hunter-killer on their list of action films to experience thrills this December.
Gerard Butler is still at home in the action genre
Butler has built a career portraying characters who thrive in extreme circumstances and dangerous situations. Hits like Olympus has fallen, airplane, And Greenlandhas cemented his place in the pantheon of action movie stars, and he’s certainly not done yet.
In his explosive action sequel, the actor finds himself on the wrong side of the law Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. The film brings Butler back to his role as Detective Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien, who, after the events of the first film, turns his back on the LA County Sheriff’s Department to join the criminal he has been tracking across Europe . The recently released trailer, which can be seen above, offers plenty of thrilling shootouts and brutal takedowns for any lover of the genre.
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Looking ahead, Butler remains busy with several more projects already on the way. He will return as Secret Service agent Mike Banning Night has fallenthe fourth part of the Has fallen Franchise. He will also reprise his role as Stoick the Vast in the live-action adaptation of How to train your dragon. With hunter-killer Streaming on Tubi, fans have another chance to enjoy one of Butler’s exciting performances while waiting for the release of his new films.
- Release date
- December 21, 2012
