Netflix’s newest original thriller was released last week. ‘Project Power’ is an upbeat sci–fi action flick in which a mysterious pill can give you unpredictable superpowers for just five minutes.

In this world full of chaos and crime, an ex–soldier (Jamie Foxx), police officer (Joseph Gordon–Levitt) and troubled teen (Dominique Fishback) must work together in order to put an end to the madness.

One of the most exciting aspects of this film is the mystery behind each character’s superpower. They are unaware of what power they possess before taking the pill and so there is always a risk of it being deadly. This keeps a constant tense atmosphere and has you hooked, wanting to know whether they have bulletproof skin or super strength.

However, at times the plot can become slightly cliche. The story line isn’t particularly innovative or new but the incredible visuals and charisma of the main characters keeps it interesting. The visual effects by Illia Afanasiev who has worked on huge movies such as ’The Revenant’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ are exquisite. Colour is used effectively in each scene to show off every power perfectly.

Although not executed perfectly, ‘Project Power’ is a wonderful addition to Netflix. It is truly entertaining and leaves you wondering: how much would you risk for just five minutes of power?