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Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1971. Carlos Robledo Puch is a 19-year-old boy with an angelic face, but a vocational thief as well, who acts ruthlessly, without remorse. When he meets Ramón, they follow together a dark path of crime and death.
In 1970s Buenos Aires, a charismatic 17-year-old named Carlos Robledo Puch, aspiring to be a contract killer, embarks on a spree of crimes. Entranced by the dark allure of violence and captivated by the beautiful and dangerous accomplice, he descends into a world of murder and robbery. As his notoriety grows, so does the intensity of his destructive path, leaving a trail of chaos and death.
El Ángel received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, strong performances, and captivating portrayal of a notorious serial killer. While some found its depiction of violence and its protagonist's actions disturbing, many lauded its ability to balance true crime elements with a compelling narrative.
Praised for its stylish and energetic direction, capturing the spirit of its era.
Lorenzo Ferro's breakout performance as the young killer is widely commended.
The film effectively blends crime drama with elements of a coming-of-age story, albeit a dark one.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's compelling and disturbing story, with many viewers impressed by the lead actor's performance and the dark, captivating nature of the narrative. Some found the violence to be intense, but overall, it resonated as a memorable and thought-provoking crime drama.
Screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Won multiple awards at the Argentine Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences Awards, including Best Actor for Lorenzo Ferro.
The film is based on the true story of Carlos Robledo Puch, one of Argentina's most infamous and prolific serial killers, who committed his first murder at the age of 17.
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Lorenzo Ferro really does deliver well here and is pretty convincing as the curly-haired, butter-wouldn't-melt, Argentinian lad (Carlos) who at the age of seventeen already had his parent's piano stuffed full of ill-gotten pesos. His childh...