Ben Affleck Directs And Stars In New Political Thriller Animals
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Ben Affleck directs and stars as a stressed mayoral candidate in the new Netflix thriller Animals.
Ben Affleck stars as a mayoral candidate entangled in a high-stakes kidnapping plot in the newly released crime thriller Animals. The Netflix film, directed by Affleck, follows his character through a turbulent Los Angeles campaign. Critics offer mixed reviews for the tense drama, debating its pacing and impact.
- The plotA mayoral candidate faces a severe crisis when a kidnapping threatens his political ambitions.
- The productionThe project marks another directorial effort for the Hollywood actor set against a Los Angeles backdrop.
Why it matters
Ben Affleck's career as both an acclaimed director and high-profile actor frequently draws significant media attention upon the release of his directorial projects. Thrillers set in Los Angeles often explore complex themes of municipal corruption and personal secrets.
What outlets agree on
The outlets agree that Ben Affleck both directs and stars in the crime thriller Animals as a Los Angeles mayoral candidate involved in a kidnapping plot.
Where coverage differs
Reviewers disagree on the film's overall quality, with some praising its taut atmosphere while others find it dull and derivative.
In this story
Covered by 3 outlets
67% of the sources are Left
Lean ratings via AllSides, Ad Fontes Media
- The GuardianAnimals review – Ben Affleck’s dull Netflix thriller is lacking in bark and bite10h ago · open ↗
- Financial TimesAnimals — Ben Affleck anchors tightly wound kidnap thriller10h ago · open ↗
- The New York Times‘Animals’ Review: The Politician’s Dilemma10h ago · open ↗
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