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Some actors draw you in with quiet intensity, while others win you over with charm. Dwayne Johnson does both, and he does it while outrunning collapsing buildings or befriending skyscraper-sized gorillas. It is why his films have a strange habit of resurfacing on Netflix years after their release.

This week, it is his 2018 release Rampage, a seven-year-old monster spectacle that has clawed its way back into the Netflix Global Top 10, currently holding the number nine spot.

The film is loosely based on the classic arcade game of the same name, but you do not need to know anything about that to enjoy it. It is the kind of movie that knows exactly what it is offering. Giant creatures tearing through cities with a tinge of a few big emotional moments to keep you invested. And Dwayne Johnson running headfirst into danger without giving a second thought.

The Rock plays a primatologist named Davis Okoye. At the centre of the chaos is George, a rare albino gorilla who shares a special bond with Johnson’s character. A genetic experiment gone wrong turns George into a towering, aggressive force of nature, and he is not the only one. Soon, an enormous wolf and a reptilian monster join the mayhem, and the streets turn into a battleground. The story moves quickly from one jaw-dropping set piece to another, never giving you the chance to look away.

Why might Rampage be trending now? Part of it is simple. Dwayne Johnson has a kind of broad, universal appeal that very few modern actors can match. Whether he is in an intense action sequence or sharing a heartfelt moment with his co-stars, there is an ease and charisma that makes audiences stay glued to the screen. Another factor is nostalgia for high-energy, big-budget action films that do not take themselves too seriously. In a streaming landscape crowded with complex, slow-burning dramas, a straightforward, high-octane monster movie can feel refreshing.

It also helps that Rampage delivers spectacle on a massive scale. The visual effects still hold up, with George becoming a surprisingly expressive and memorable character. The bond between man and gorilla provides just enough emotional grounding to make the destruction feel personal. When George is in trouble, you care. When he fights back, that’s when you cheer.

Films like this also have a certain “drop-in, drop-out” quality that makes them ideal for streaming. You can watch it from the start or jump in halfway and still enjoy it. It is a perfect background movie for a Saturday afternoon, but it is just as fun to watch with full attention and a bowl of popcorn.

Seven years after its release, Rampage still has that mix of humour, heart, and sheer visual spectacle that makes it endlessly watchable. It does not try to reinvent the genre. It does not pretend to be more than what it is. Instead, it leans fully into its own wild premise and delivers exactly what it promises.

If you have been scrolling through Netflix looking for something fast, loud, and unashamedly entertaining, this might be the one to press play on. Rampage is not just another action film. It is a reminder that sometimes, all you need is The Rock, a giant gorilla, and a city to save.