Fuerzas Especiales
Fuerzas Especiales

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Fuerzas Especiales

2014
Movie
90 min
Spanish

The adventures and misadventures of officers Salinas and Freire, who will have to settle for their lives to be respected by their superiors.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users72%
Director: Luisito MartiGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

A decorated but arrogant special forces captain is demoted and assigned to a remote, underfunded outpost after a mission goes wrong. There, he must train a ragtag group of misfit soldiers, including a baker and a farmer, to defend the border from a ruthless cartel. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of teamwork and leadership, while battling incompetence and his own inflated ego.

Critical Reception

Fuerzas Especiales was a commercial success in Mexico, appealing to audiences with its blend of action and humor. However, critical reviews were generally mixed, with many critics pointing to a predictable plot and uneven comedic moments, while acknowledging the chemistry of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted approach to action-comedy.

  • Some found the plot formulaic and lacking originality.

  • The cast's chemistry was frequently highlighted as a positive element.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's comedic timing and action sequences, finding it an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, popcorn movie. Some viewers felt the humor was occasionally hit-or-miss, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film's leading actor, Mauricio Ochmann, trained extensively for his role as a special forces captain, undertaking physical conditioning and tactical simulations.

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