If you're tired of always watching the same content on Netflix then get ready for Netflix's new number one film in the world that will leave you jumping on the couch. At least that's what has happened to those who have seen it. In other words, if you were looking for a good reason to stay at home with the cold weather this weekend, you just found it.
Number one movie on Netflix will leave you bouncing on the couch!
At this moment all attention is focused on the film “The Abyss”. It's an emotional film that is truly inspired by a true story.
Originally released in 2023, The Abyss is directed by Richard Holm and written by Holm, Robin Sherlock Holm and Nicola Sinclair.
The story revolves around the residents of Kiruna, Sweden, who struggle to survive after a catastrophic rock explosion threatens to engulf the town.
Kiruna is, in fact, a real city, so there is nothing fictional about it.
However, as with many films and television shows, the inspiration goes beyond that.
As for the cast, The Abyss features Tuva Novotny as Frigga, Kardo Razzari as Dabir, Felicia Maxime as Mika and Peter Franzén as Tage.
Frigga is a safety manager at the Kiruna mine. Devastatingly, the bursting of a rock in the mine causes holes to form. Then Frigga has to figure out the best way to evacuate the city and save as many people as possible.
Based on a true story
The true story the film is inspired by occurred four years ago, when an earthquake was triggered by mining activity at the local Kiruna mine.
The earthquake reached around 4.8 on the Richter scale.
Obviously, the filmmakers deviated greatly from this fact. So they added many fictional elements to dramatize the film. However, I think we can safely say that the Earth did not start swallowing itself as a result of the 2020 mine disaster.
Still, the film has been a hot topic of conversation.
It is true that the experts' criticisms have not been the best. Mainly because many elements were added to the original story. But the truth is that the fans are enjoying it.
You can watch the film right now here.