Excited fans flocked to
YouTube on Christmas Eve to rent "
The Interview" after
Sony posted the film online to thwart hackers' attempts to prevent its release. The controversial comedy, which depicts an assassination attempt on the North Korean leader, was available to rent or purchase on several websites in the U.S, with viewers forking out a minimum of $6 to watch it from start to finish.
Within hours it had been viewed more than 10,000 times, with viewers sharing their reviews on social media afterwards.
President Obama later praised the company's decision not to halt the film's release.
'As the president made clear, we are a country that believes in free speech, and the right of artistic expression, The decision made by Sony and participating theatres allows people to make their own choices about the film, and we welcome that outcome.' a statement given by his spokesman said.
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