El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

2019Movie123 minEnglish

In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic77
Google Users95%
Director: Vince GilliganGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western

Plot Summary

Picking up immediately after the events of the Breaking Bad series finale, El Camino follows Jesse Pinkman as he escapes his captivity and seeks a path to freedom. The film chronicles Jesse's desperate flight from the law, his past tormentors, and his own inner demons. Along the way, he encounters familiar faces and must confront the consequences of his actions while striving to forge a new identity.

Critical Reception

El Camino was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its faithful continuation of the Breaking Bad universe and Aaron Paul's performance. Audiences largely appreciated the resolution it offered to Jesse Pinkman's story, though some found it to be less impactful than the original series.

What Reviewers Say

  • A satisfying and emotional epilogue for Jesse Pinkman's story.
  • Aaron Paul delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.
  • While a worthy addition, it doesn't quite reach the heights of the original series.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approved of El Camino, with many highlighting Aaron Paul's compelling portrayal of Jesse Pinkman and praising the film for providing a fitting conclusion to his character's arc. The film was celebrated for its suspense and its ability to seamlessly blend into the established Breaking Bad narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Aaron Paul.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'El Camino,' refers to the Chevrolet El Camino driven by Jesse Pinkman in the original Breaking Bad series, which played a significant role in several key episodes.

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Dean

Dean

It was okay. Actually worse than okay. Very slow paced & long movie and nothing much happened. We also had flashbacks back and forth. In general, It was boring to be honest. I think people are giving it such a big rating because of Breaking...