Narco Soldiers
Narco Soldiers

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Narco Soldiers

2019
Movie
94 min
English

Narco Soldiers is a timely, action-packed crime thriller that explores the resurgence of the Caribbean drug routes and one couple's violent, Bonnie and Clyde-style rise to power.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Ricardo del CastilloGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former elite soldier, haunted by his past, is drawn back into the violent world of drug cartels when his family is threatened. He must use his deadly skills to protect them and dismantle the organization that destroyed his life. The film follows his relentless pursuit of justice through a dangerous landscape of betrayal and corruption.

Critical Reception

Narco Soldiers received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating the action sequences despite the film's overall shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty action sequences and intense fight choreography.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and reliance on genre clichés.

  • Commentators noted the film's attempt at a serious tone was often undermined by its uninspired dialogue.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be an average action flick, with many appreciating the fight scenes and the lead actor's performance. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed disappointment with the weak script and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote region of Mexico known for its stunning, albeit rugged, natural landscapes, which added to the gritty realism of the cartel territories depicted.

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