Liam Neeson's film's premiere sparked divided opinions, particularly regarding its depiction of Irish culture.

It's no shock or surprise that a Liam Neeson-fronted flick has rocketed up the charts, with 2022's Memory now cemented in the streamer's pole position. It perhaps is a shock, however, that a movie with a mere 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes has taken the top spot. Or perhaps it's not – as fans are defying the critics' assessments.

Liam Neeson's latest action-thriller movie, In the Land of Saints and Sinners, has been released on Netflix and despite mixed reviews it has soared to the top of the streaming service's chart

Hit film In the Land of Saints and Sinners, starring Liam Neeson, has landed on Netflix and it quickly climbed to the top of the most-watched list despite previous criticism