Koblic is a movie that falls somewhere between excellence and mediocrity. The plot is rather formulaic, featuring a stranger who is a former officer of the Argentine navy and arrives in a small town where everyone knows everyone. Flashes of his troubled past reveal that the hero's main flaw was to stop obeying the law in order to do what he deemed right. A typical relationship is established with the villain, a dodgy and cunning police officer. A forbidden romantic liaison adds to the recipe. However, despite these familiar plot points, the acting is superb across the board, with Darín (Koblic) and Martinez (the police officer) delivering standout performances. The movie is a slow-burning thriller and drama that elegantly avoids showing some more explicit content without leaving us in the dark.
Review of Kóblic
Kóblic
(2016)
Koblic: A Slow-Burning Thriller with Superb Acting"?
18 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers