Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ Is Intense, Action-Packed New Take on Classic Tale: TV Review
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays former Special Forces soldier John Creasy in a seven-episode series that explores PTSD and redemption.
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Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ Is Intense, Action-Packed New Take on Classic Tale: TV Review
Man on Fire blazes onto Netflix. Based on author A.J. Quinnell’s book series, which kicked off with the 1980 novel of the same name, action-thriller Man on Fire (streaming now on Netflix) follows John Creasy (The Trial of the Chicago 7’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a former Special Forces soldier trying for a new beginning while battling personal demons, including PTSD. The story is likely familiar to action lovers: The love-it-or-hate-it 2004 film …
Man On Fire Review – 'A decent watch in its own right'
Streaming on: Netflix Episodes viewed: 7 of 7 Any new Man On Fire adaptation has some big shoes to fill. A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel of the same name has been brought to screens twice before — the most notable being the 2004 Tony Scott film starring Denzel Washington as John Creasy, an alcoholic ex-mercenary who paints a masterpiece of death all over Mexico City. Created by Kyle Killen, this Netflix series quickly establishes itself as its own th…
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