Get the Gringo (2012) 7.0
A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a young boy. Director:Adrian Grunberg |
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Get the Gringo (2012) 7.0
A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a young boy. Director:Adrian Grunberg |
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| Mel Gibson | ... | ||
| Kevin Hernandez | ... | ||
| Daniel Giménez Cacho | ... |
Javi
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| Jesús Ochoa | ... |
Caracas
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| Dolores Heredia | ... |
Kid's Mom
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| Peter Gerety | ... |
Embassy Guy
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| Roberto Sosa | ... |
Carnal
(as Roberto Sosa Martinez)
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| Peter Stormare | ... |
Frank
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| Mario Zaragoza | ... |
Vasquez
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| Gerardo Taracena | ... |
Romero
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| Dean Norris | ... |
Bill
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| Tenoch Huerta | ... |
Carlos
(as Tenoch Huerta Mejia)
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| Fernando Becerril | ... |
Prison Director
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| Scott Cohen | ... |
Frank's Lawyer
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| Bob Gunton | ... |
Thomas Kaufman
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Apprehended by the Mexican authorities, Driver is sent to a hardcore prison where he enters the strange and dangerous world of 'El Pueblito'. Not an easy place for an outsider, unless it's with the help of someone who knows the ropes - a 10-year-old kid. Written by Production
Caught this movie at the cinema in Dubai (so parts may have been edited). Quite entertaining, Gibson in the Payback-type character mode (actually I think it is the same guy), kind of the anti-hero who you nevertheless root for given the corrupt scum around him. The movie is often laugh out loud funny - I know that because I was the only one laughing - but that may be you know, I was probably the only American, some things may have gone too fast for people.
The plot is a bit silly, but great characters, some memorable scenes, really unexpected locations and scenery, the production design was quite extraordinary, well-paced, good action sequences...
Overall, pretty good value for 30 dirhams. Basically, if you liked Payback, this is your movie.