Caracas
Caracas

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Caracas

2024
Movie
110 min
Italian

A well-known Neapolitan writer returns to his hometown after a long absence and encounters an old friend known as Caracas. Caracas, once a neo-fascist skinhead, is now converting to Islam.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Noam MurroGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In a dangerous, drug-infested Caracas, Venezuela, a former mercenary is drawn back into the underworld when his girlfriend is kidnapped. He must navigate the treacherous city and its criminal elements to rescue her. The mission forces him to confront his past and the corrupt forces that control the city.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "Caracas" garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot predictable and its action sequences derivative, despite some praise for its gritty atmosphere and a few solid performances. Audiences had a similarly divided reception, with some appreciating the straightforward action narrative while others felt it failed to offer anything new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to distinguish itself from numerous similar action thrillers.

  • The performances, particularly by Tim Roth and Adria Arjona, are often cited as highlights amidst a familiar narrative.

  • Praised by some for its unyielding grit and intensity, but criticized by many for lacking originality and depth.

Google audience: Google users expressed mixed feelings, with many enjoying the film's action-packed sequences and gritty portrayal of Caracas. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was uninspired and that the film relied too heavily on genre clichés, offering little in the way of fresh ideas.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Colombia, serving as a stand-in for Caracas due to logistical and safety concerns.

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