Is Those Who Wish Me Dead On Hbo Max

Okay, let's talk about something slightly controversial. Did anyone else think Those Who Wish Me Dead wasn't quite the action masterpiece everyone hyped it up to be?

Don't get me wrong. I love a good thriller. And Angelina Jolie? Total icon. But something about this movie just didn't fully click for me.

Streaming Troubles

First things first, the big question: Is Those Who Wish Me Dead on HBO Max? Short answer: it was. Long answer: Streaming rights are a tricky business.

It had a run on HBO Max shortly after its theatrical release. But like many movies, it eventually rotated off. It's the streaming circle of life, people!

So, if you're searching HBO Max specifically... prepare for disappointment. You might need to rent it or find it on another platform. Bummer, right?

A Fiery Debate

But beyond its streaming availability (or lack thereof), let's dive into the movie itself. Did anyone else find the pacing a bit...off?

The setup was promising. A kid on the run, assassins in pursuit, a wildfire raging, and Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper with a troubled past.

Sounds epic, right? And it was, in parts. But something felt like it was missing for me.

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Okay, brace yourselves. This might be controversial. I wasn't completely blown away by Those Who Wish Me Dead.

I know, I know. I'm probably going to get some hate mail. But hear me out! The action sequences were decent, but not groundbreaking.

And while Angelina Jolie is always amazing, her character felt a little... underdeveloped? It's like she was just slightly phoning it in.

The Competition

Maybe it's because I've seen so many similar movies. The "lone protector" trope is a classic, but it needs a fresh spin to truly stand out.

Think Man on Fire. Think Taken. Those movies had a certain grit and intensity that, for me, Those Who Wish Me Dead lacked.

It wasn't bad, per se. Just…not as good as I'd hoped it would be. And my expectation was high considering the talented cast.

Wildfire Woes

The wildfire itself was a cool visual element. But sometimes it felt more like a backdrop than an integral part of the story.

I wanted to feel the heat. To smell the smoke. To be genuinely terrified by the raging flames.

And while the movie did a decent job, it didn't quite reach that level of visceral intensity.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, Those Who Wish Me Dead is a perfectly watchable action thriller. It has its moments.

But for me, it just didn't quite live up to its potential. Maybe I'm just being overly critical. What do you think?

Were you as blown away by it as everyone else seemed to be? Or are you secretly on team "slightly underwhelmed" like me? Let me know!

P.S. If you're looking for something similar that is currently on HBO Max, maybe check out Mare of Easttown. Totally different vibe, but equally gripping in its own way.