Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton in Netflix Thriller
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Charlize Theron stars in Netflix’s action-thriller Apex, portraying an extreme adventure addict who faces a deadly challenge in the rugged Australian wilderness, showcasing her signature physicality and stunt work.
- Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the film features intense survival elements and a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic with a psychotic serial killer played by Taron Egerton, set against dramatic Australian landscapes.
- The story follows Sasha, who after a tragic climbing accident in Norway, seeks solitude in Australia but encounters dangerous locals and is hunted by a menacing character, leading to high-stakes survival sequences.
- Apex is praised for its brisk pacing, skilled direction, impressive cinematography, and strong performances, particularly Theron’s portrayal of a vulnerable yet resilient protagonist and Egerton’s chilling antagonist.
- The film’s tone is occasionally disrupted by an incongruous end credits song, but overall it stands out as a gripping and well-crafted thriller among Netflix originals.
