The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator

The Infiltrator

2016Movie127 minEnglish

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: Brad FurmanGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1986, Robert Mazur, a U.S. federal agent, goes deep undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar's powerful drug trafficking organization. Posing as a shady businessman involved in money laundering, Mazur and his team work to build a case against the cartel's top brass. The dangerous operation puts his family and his own life at extreme risk as he navigates a treacherous world of violence and corruption.

Critical Reception

The Infiltrator received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Bryan Cranston's performance and the film's tense atmosphere. While some found the plot somewhat conventional for the genre, most agreed it was a well-crafted and engaging crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bryan Cranston delivers a compelling lead performance.
  • The film successfully builds suspense and tension.
  • While familiar, the story is effectively told.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated The Infiltrator, highlighting Bryan Cranston's performance and the film's suspenseful nature. Many found it to be a solid and engaging crime drama, though some felt it didn't break significant new ground.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story and memoir of U.S. federal agent Robert Mazur, who went undercover to expose money laundering for the Medellín Cartel.

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Reno

**In this game, there's no room for any mistake!** An undercover theme based on the real event. In the 80s when the drug trafficking was so high in the United States that came from the Latin America through the southern border, the US cu...