This makes movies like Scarface look second rate. It's well made and high quality. The subject matter is impressively dealt with, though there are no surprises for those that know the subject.
The characters have real warmth, even though the events are presented in cold, brutal fashion.
Most movies about the drug wars have a small Latino element. They assume the person watching has never heard of Mexico, they have clichéd characters and information overload so the movie-goer is 'educated'.
The story packs in quite a lot, but in a relaxed style.
It's probably one of the most believable gangster movies ever made. The characters are well developed. They never apologise for what they're doing, but they're aware of what they're doing.
Worth watching before if you're about to snort cocaine. Just to see where your money goes.
The characters have real warmth, even though the events are presented in cold, brutal fashion.
Most movies about the drug wars have a small Latino element. They assume the person watching has never heard of Mexico, they have clichéd characters and information overload so the movie-goer is 'educated'.
The story packs in quite a lot, but in a relaxed style.
It's probably one of the most believable gangster movies ever made. The characters are well developed. They never apologise for what they're doing, but they're aware of what they're doing.
Worth watching before if you're about to snort cocaine. Just to see where your money goes.