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Overview
Carry-On is a Adventure, Crime, Thriller English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swedish language United States movie, streaming on Streaming Platform. Story of a young airline security guard is blackmailed by a mysterious passenger who threatens to smuggle a dangerous package onto a plane on Christmas Eve.
Our Verdict
"You will enjoy Carry-On (2024) if you love tense and "Die Hard-in-an-airport" fan. Therefore, it delivers solid, popcorn-entertainment value despite its far-fetched plot."
Editorial Analysis
A Netflix holiday thriller, is generally reviewed as a tense, "popcorn" B-movie that benefits from strong performances by Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. While criticized for plot holes and a predictable ending, it was a major streaming hit, praised for its nostalgic, 90s-style action and airport setting.
The Hits
- A fast-paced, "surface-level" Netflix holiday thriller that delivers high-stakes entertainment through a simple, effective plot reminiscent of '90s action movies.
The Misses
- The main character, Ethan (Taron Egerton), has numerous opportunities to stop the threat early on but doesn't, which is a common complaint about "forced coercion" thrillers.
Streaming Details
| Platform | Streaming Platform |
| Release Date | December 05, 2024 |
| Language / Genre | English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swedish • Adventure, Crime, Thriller |
| IMDb Score | ★ 6.5 (193898 votes) |
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