Netflix vs. the World

Fascinating insight into the origination of and success story of Netflix. Interviews with folks that literally started the company who walked you through the successes and struggles of the business. Anyone who has a Netflix account - or was a onetime Blockbuster customer - should watch this. Anyone who is a business owner or is contemplating getting involved in a startup would learn from the experiences detailed in this documentary. This is a well-done and entertaining documentary.

I remember how cool it was to pick and put in your queue movies on the Netflix site. With anticipation I'd wait for the mail to get the DVDs and Loved that I could keep them however long I wanted and return them when I was ready for more DVDs. I got so mad at Blockbuster because of late fees, but how I remember going there to look at the wall of DVDs (and VHS tapes before that!) to pick the movie to watch. Things have changed so much and its intriguing how Netflix has stayed ahead of the curve of the changing digital distribution landscape and delivers what audiences want in both platform delivery and content. Well done documentary, hat's off to these filmmakers. A recommended watch for everyone.

Yes, it's a well produced and put together "piece of content" but, alas, it gets boring real fast.

They do interview excellent names, and that's what saves this "documentary"

Now: maybe it doesnt help that I already knew the story behind Netlix success (now, waiting for the fall after the rise). But the main issues still stands: Netflix itself is the subject/protagonist we are following and it is not relatable. I dont care about it because I know it will make it.

All the obstacles presented cannot make me intrigued and root for the protagonist, I already know it will succeed.

There are ways to weave goals and obstacles and values and stakes in a away that is dramatic and entertaining and I couldnt see any of that here.

Also: I guess the animations are supposed to bring a jovial atmosphere on an otherwise business oriented topic, but for me they just dont work: too fast and too cartoonish.

Full of revelations and well made. However it spends plenty of time on the early days, and then feels rushed when dealing with pivotal events in the later years. It seems as though Netflix only moved into the streaming world because Blockbuster was trying it out - but I'm not sure about that. And Blockbuster's demise, when it looked as though it might survive, is also only vaguely explained. Similarly Netflix's vital decision to get into original production. Maybe it is explained, but not very clearly. So leisurely and well detailed about the origins and early years, but glossing over big events which occurred later. Still very enjoyable

I got a lot more out of this then I expencted I would! Not only does it cover the story of Netflix but does a great job talking about all the other companies around it that had to change along the way. The rise and fall of blockbuster and the way film industry saw streaming come makes for a fantastic doc if you are interested n film in the siltiest. Goes by fast and gives a lot of info. Really enjoyed it.