A House of Dynamite X (Twitter) review: Netizens call Idris Elba’s geopolitical thriller ‘hollow and waste of time’

Oscar-approved director Kathryn Bigelow’s geopolitical thriller A House of Dynamite premiered on Netflix as one of the most-awaited films but failed to leave its mark on viewers. Several fans dubbed the Idris Elba starrer a misfire with disappointing reception. Prior to its digital debut, A House of Dynamite had a limited theatrical release in the first and second weeks of October.

A House of Dynamite review

Netizens review Idris Elba’s recent political thriller as a hollow film with a bland ending. Many even expressed disappointment after watching it, calling it a waste of time. Despite a strong cast and crew, A House Of Dynamite is attracting negative attention as fans gave it a thumbs down. Some praised the first half and Rebecca Ferguson but criticized the second half.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one user shared, “Second half of House of Dynamite doesn’t add absolutely anything to the story.” Another called it a tedious time loop that sucks in your time. “Watching The House of Dynamite, new release on #Netflix. I beg you not to waste your time! A time loop that repeats four times and ends without resolution. No doubt some smart arse fuckwit thinks it's clever. It's not - it's shite. Don't bother I implore you,” shared one of the users.

Some netizens lauded the tense tone and the stellar ensemble but reflected upon its ultimate failure because of the loose narrative that fails to answer the questions.

“A House of Dynamite on Netflix is a tense, brilliantly cast thriller that ultimately fails because it refuses to answer any of the questions it asks,” wrote another.

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A House of Dynamite plot and cast

A House of Dynamite comes from the talented mind of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), who ropes in Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson as part of the ensemble cast. Touted to be a geopolitical thriller, Netflix’s thriller centers around a tense situation when an unattributed missile raises high stakes and nuclear threats in the country. A race against time strikes between political leaders, officials, and citizens as they handle the fragile event. Jared Harris, Gabriel Basso, and Tracy Letts are part of the supporting cast.

FAQs:

Q. When to watch A House of Dynamite?

A. A House of Dynamite will premiere on Netflix on October 24.

Q. Who plays the president in A House of Dynamite?

A. Idris Elba plays the lead in A House of Dynamite

Q. Who is the director of A House of Dynamite?

A. Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker) is the director of A House of Dynamite.