Action-Comedy ‘Hot Pursuit’ Takes Netflix by Storm After a Decade

Netflix’s Revival of ‘Hot Pursuit’

Netflix’s recent addition of the action-comedy film Hot Pursuit, starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara, has breathed new life into the movie. Released at the end of December, it has soared to the top of the streaming giant’s charts, proving that great comedy never fades.

From Box Office Flop to Streaming Sensation

Originally released in cinemas in 2015, Hot Pursuit received lackluster reviews from both critics and audiences. Despite this, the film has found its stride on Netflix, currently sitting at No. 2 on the UK’s charts, according to FlixPatrol. It has achieved similar success in other countries, sitting at No. 4 in the United States and is the top-rated film in Colombia.

The Plot

The synopsis for the film reads: “Straight-arrow policewoman Cooper (Reese Witherspoon) is excited and thrilled about her next assignment. Her task is to escort Daniella Riva (Sofía Vergara), a wisecracking Colombian beauty, from San Antonio to Dallas so both she and her husband can testify against a drug lord.”

However, plans go awry when Mr. Riva gets ambushed, leaving Daniella a widow. Cooper and her witness must now use their wits to escape from crooked cops and murderous gunmen, while not killing each other in the process.

Critical and Fan Response

Critically, the film was a flop, with an astonishingly low approval rating of just eight percent on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. Despite this, fans have had a mixed response to the film. Some viewers found it hilarious, while others criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality.

Mixed Reviews

One fan wrote: “Not everything is funny, but it is for sure funny enough to keep you interested. And some scenes made me laugh out loud, and that doesn’t happen very much.” Another added: “Hot Pursuit works much better than Heat. The chemistry between Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara works very well. Most of the gags are very funny.”

However, not all reviews were positive. A third viewer quipped: “Hot Pursuit? More like Hot Mess,” while a fourth posted: “The entire movie is very lazily written, and panders to those who aren’t phased by the same movie being released four times a year.”

Starring Cast

The film is led by Reese Witherspoon, known for her role in Legally Blonde, who plays Officer Rose Cooper, and Sofia Vergara, famous for her role in Modern Family, who portrays Daniella Riva. They are joined by a talented cast including: