Netflix's new no.1 movie is surprise Irish comedy – but fans and critics are divided

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Joyride (2022)

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Throughout this year I’ve been monitoring the Netflix chart to see which movies rise to the top. This week it’s an interesting one: mainly because it’s not the typical sci-fi or action blockbuster that’s largely dominated Netflix’s most-watched in recent weeks and months.

No, instead it’s Irish comedyJoyride, starring Olivia Colman, which despite wildlymixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoessince its 2022 release – a mere 51% critics score being the headline there – has caught the attention of some fans, who are flying the face of critics and calling it ‘refreshing’.

Joyride - Official Trailer | Starring Olivia Colman - YouTubeWatch On

Joyride - Official Trailer | Starring Olivia Colman - YouTube

As you can see from the trailer, embedded above, it’s not an outright nonstop-laughs kind of comic caper. Instead,Joyrideis a more measured comedy-drama, pulling the laughs in from those human moments to which many of us can relate. Even the main teaser on Netflix’s homepage previews a hilarious plane scene – the other passengers' quips bringing out the smiles.

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Joyride (2022)

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Joyride (2022)

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Joyride (2022)

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Joyride (2022)

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Joyride (2022)

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