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Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, Julieth Restrepo, Óscar Jaenada, Ricardo Niño, Pedro Calvo, David Valencia, Juan Sebastián Calero (mehr)Streaming (3)
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Als Virginia Vallejo, die wohl berühmteste Reporterin Kolumbiens, 1981 auf einer elitären Party auftaucht, die von keinem Geringeren als dem Drogenbaron Pablo Escobar veranstaltet wird, kann sie noch nicht erahnen, welche Folgen dieser Abend für sie haben wird. Verführt von Pablos Charisma, lässt sich Virginia auf eine leidenschaftliche Affäre mit ihm ein - mit einem Mann, der Tausende Menschen töten ließ, Milliarden Dollar machte und folglich zum mächtigsten Drogenboss aller Zeiten aufstieg. Als politisch engagierte Nachrichtenerstatterin befindet sich Virginia auf einer Gratwanderung zwischen der DEA und ihrer feurigen Liebe zu Escobar - einer Liebe, die unter keinem guten Stern steht. (Universum Film)
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If I hadn’t seen the TV show Narcos I would have been more excited about this film. Javier Bardem’s portrayal of Pablo Escobar is simply out of this world! However, in terms of the story, the film contains opinions, situations and plots that I have already seen once in the TV show, so I watched the movie, acknowledging its qualities, but all the time I was saying to myself... I know this, and this as well. Still, the movie managed to surprise me twice and thanks to some of its qualities and the incredible Javier Bardem, whom I wouldn’t even have recognized under normal circumstances, the film definitely deserves a four-star rating.
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Javier Bardem excels as drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in this brisk and entertaining biopic. His only and rather fundamental problem is that it tells the same story as Narcos, only trying to cram it into two hours instead of two seasons. Those familiar with that series will find nothing but above average craftsmanship and great actors. Those who don't will also find a riveting story of a madman who managed to rewrite history thanks to coke.
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I expected a little better. For those unfamiliar with Narcos, the film is a decent choice, but for fans of the series, nothing really new. Javier Bardem is surprisingly solid as Escobar, and Penelope Cruz is alluring as the journalist, but there's a lack of charisma and creativity. An unused DEA agent, a lack of action, and only the dog or motorcycle scene impress with their brutality. I wasn't bored, but the film didn't bring anything new to the table. So Escobar has to make do with three stars. 60%
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A film that excels in individual scenes and specific passages rather than as an overall biographical reconstruction of the story of one of the most dangerous criminals of all time. Bardem is amazing, Cruz delivers her standard. A solid addition to the genre, nothing groundbreaking or extremely clever or innovative, plus it takes its eyes off the ball in the most violent scenes – that’s something that would never happen to Scorsese.
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The amazing performances by Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz make Escobar a real treat. I haven't seen the series that so many people mention here, so I have no comparison and I can safely write that this movie is just great. I especially like the performances of the main characters, who are not embellished or demonized in any way, but are simply people who do what they want to do because they want to and can do it. The one-take scene revealing Escobar's hideout is one I'll never forget.
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