Fray Justicia
Fray Justicia

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Fray Justicia

2009
Movie
86 min
English

Maximiliano runs from the law after committing a robbery and seeks refuge in a town called San Pedro where, posing as a priest, he decides to get justice by defending the townspeople from the abuses of Don Oliverio, never imagining that this will lead him to a series of adventures and an encounter with love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Tito MolinaGenres: Drama, Action

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former boxer, now a monk, is drawn back into the violent world he tried to leave behind when his monastery is threatened. He must confront his past demons and use his fighting skills to protect the innocent and the sanctuary he has found. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the struggle between peace and violence.

Critical Reception

Fray Justicia received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its action sequences and Miguel Varoni's performance. Some noted that the plot occasionally felt predictable, but the film was generally seen as an engaging and well-executed action-drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its solid action choreography and Varoni's compelling lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat conventional narrative structure.

  • Appreciated for its blend of religious themes with gritty action.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Argentina and features locations that were intentionally chosen to contrast the spiritual setting of the monastery with the gritty urban environment where the protagonist's past lies.

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