Netflix’s new action thriller Apex is sparking major debate online — and Charlize Theron is taking the biggest hit.
While many expected the Oscar-winning actress to dominate the film, fans are instead singing the praises of Taron Egerton, claiming he completely “stole the movie” and left Charlize in the dust.
Social media and Reddit are flooded with harsh comments about Theron’s performance, with viewers calling her “flat,” “emotionless,” and even “annoying.” One popular reaction sums it up perfectly:
“Can Charlize Theron survive the end of Taron Egerton’s song? Because he carried this whole movie while she gave absolutely nothing.”
Fans pointed out that Charlize appeared “bored” and “disconnected” for large portions of the film, especially in the first half. In contrast, Taron Egerton has been widely praised for his intense, charismatic, and scene-stealing performance.
Many are now saying the movie belongs to Egerton, with some even joking that Charlize was “just there for the paycheck.”
While a portion of the audience is defending Theron and blaming the script, the overwhelming online sentiment is that Taron Egerton is the real star of Apex.
This marks one of the most surprising performance divides in a major Netflix release recently, with Taron Egerton emerging as the clear breakout.
