Torrente
Torrente

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Torrente

2008
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Spanish

Torrente:¡un torbellino de pasiones! is a 2008 Venezuelan telenovela produced by Venevisión and distributed internationally by Venevisión International. Maritza Bustamante and Luciano D'Alessandro star as the protagonists while Anabell Rivero and Felix Loreto star as the antagonists.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Santiago SeguraGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Joe Quentin, a retired and lonely ex-cop, is called back into action when a series of unfortunate events involving a dangerous criminal organization forces him to confront his past. As he navigates through a world of illegal activities and personal vendettas, he finds himself entangled in a high-stakes plot that threatens to unravel his already chaotic life. With the help of unlikely allies, Joe must find a way to survive and bring justice to those who wronged him.

Critical Reception

Torrente: The Dumbest Crime, the fourth installment in the popular Spanish film series, received a mixed to negative reception. While it maintained the crude humor and over-the-top action that fans of the franchise expected, many critics found the plot predictable and the jokes repetitive. Audience reception was polarized, with loyal fans enjoying the return of their favorite anti-hero, while others felt the series had become stale.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on crude humor and slapstick, which may alienate some viewers.

  • While Santiago Segura's performance as Torrente is a central draw, the character's outdated antics fail to impress critics.

  • The plot is considered weak and uninspired, lacking the inventive elements of earlier installments.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The Torrente film series is known for its over-the-top portrayal of its main character, an unlikable and morally corrupt ex-cop, which has become a cult phenomenon in Spain.

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