Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas
Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas

Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas

2014Movie102 minSpanish

Crooked cop Torrente gets out of jail in the year 2018 to find a different Spain from the one he knew.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Santiago SeguraGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Disgraced former cop José Luis Torrente is released from prison and seeks revenge on the 'legitimate' business figures who wronged him. He hatches a plan to pull off a massive heist, involving a group of eccentric criminals, to steal everything from a massive casino complex. The operation, however, quickly devolves into chaos, highlighting Torrente's signature brand of incompetence and escalating absurdity.

Critical Reception

Torrente 5 received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the humor to be repetitive and offensive, and the plot lacking originality. Audiences, however, showed more tolerance, likely due to their established fondness for the character and the franchise's consistent comedic style. It performed moderately at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on crude and often offensive humor, which has become a predictable hallmark of the series.
  • Critics found the plot to be thin and the comedic situations to be stale and uninspired.
  • Despite critical backlash, the film caters to a dedicated fanbase familiar with Torrente's outlandish persona.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this specific title, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film features cameo appearances from several real-life Spanish celebrities and public figures, adding to its satirical commentary on Spanish society.

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