Netflix U.S. added the 2017 disaster thriller “Geostorm” at the beginning of the month, and it didn’t take long to gain attention.
At the time of writing, it’s already stormed its way into the platform’s top 10 list and claimed the No. 3 spot behind “One of Them Days” and “The Life List,” proving once again that sometimes all you need is a recognizable star and a flashy trailer to seem appealing.
On the surface, this looks like the perfect popcorn flick. A plot about satellites controlling the weather going haywire? A race against time to stop a worldwide disaster? And Gerard Butler trying to save humanity? It practically screams, “Watch me on a lazy Sunday.”
The problem is… well, the movie itself. When “Geostorm” first hit theaters, critics weren’t exactly kind. It was panned for its cheesy dialogue, convoluted plot, and unintentionally hilarious
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