Spiderhead, starring Chris Hemsworth, was launched on Netflix on Friday.
Despite the film's high profile and high expectations, fan reactions on Twitter were mixed.
The film's initial buzz was fueled not just by the presence of Hemsworth on the poster, but also by the fact that it was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also helmed the recent smash Top Gun: Maverick.
The film, according to the Twitter clan, seemed like a 3-starrer at best, given the high expectations.
"Two convicts build a bond while battling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art jail controlled by a bright visionary who experiments on his victims with mind-altering medications," according to the official description.
"Two convicts build a bond while battling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art jail controlled by a bright visionary who experiments on his victims with mind-altering medications," according to the official description for those unfamiliar with the film.
Many fans on Twitter noted out that Hemsworth's mind-blowing portrayal as a crazy scientist contributed to the film's greatness.
. They chatted about his many facial expressions, which gave some much-needed spice to the film but weren't enough to save the story.