The Mexican border all cinema will get compared to.
Presentation:
Deakins and Villenueve team up for one of the best films of the 2010s on the war on the Mexico drug trade. There are many elements at play making this film remarkable: the unorthodox structure, riveting story, subversive twist and moral ambiguity, prompting you to question characters. Naturally, there is plenty of debate to be had well into the modern day, especially how with how much the narrative mirrors modern events. Tense, exciting and suspenseful even on second, third and fourth viewings, made delightful by beautiful Deakin’s lighting. The soundtrack by Johann Johannsson is incredible with immersive sound design and tension.
Conclusion:
A very re-watchable film with one of the most compelling characters in modern cinema led by the cool Benicio del Toro. Although Villeneuve wants to do sci-fi, I think his intelligence shines for darker substantial films like this. Even with changes in today’s politics toward the war on drugs, that never lessens the impact of this top notch drug thriller. Forget Breaking Bad, any film that comes after this won’t do justice to the Mexican border.
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The Mexican border all cinema will get compared to.