El Revenge
El Revenge

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El Revenge

2017
Movie
90 min
Portuguese

Two friends hit the road to Buenos Aires aboard an orange Opala 72, with a mission: be with as many women as possible. This is all a plan to wash the honor of "Caco", a man who found his girlfriend in bed with an Argentine.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users89%
Director: Vince GilliganGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past and find a way to move forward in this 'Breaking Bad' epilogue. The film chronicles Jesse's journey as he flees from the authorities and seeks freedom, confronting the haunting memories of his enslavement by a white supremacist gang. He is aided by trusted allies from his past, all while law enforcement closes in.

Critical Reception

El Camino received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Aaron Paul's performance and the film's ability to seamlessly continue the narrative of Breaking Bad. Some critics felt it was a satisfying conclusion for Jesse's character, while others found it to be somewhat predictable and less impactful than the original series.

What Reviewers Say

  • A strong, character-driven continuation of the Breaking Bad saga, anchored by Aaron Paul's powerful performance.

  • While it effectively wraps up Jesse's storyline, some found the narrative to be less essential than hoped for.

  • Visually and tonally consistent with the beloved series, offering a satisfying, albeit familiar, conclusion.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of 'El Camino,' appreciating its faithful continuation of the 'Breaking Bad' universe and Aaron Paul's central performance. Many viewers found it a fitting and emotional send-off for Jesse Pinkman's character arc, though some expressed that it felt like an extended episode rather than a standalone film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Outstanding Television Movie at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Fun Fact

The title 'El Camino' refers to the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino driven by Jesse Pinkman, which also featured prominently in 'Breaking Bad.'

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