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El Gringo

El Gringo

Adventure · Drama · Action · 2012

A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000—and a bloody past—finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.

Movie details

El Gringo

“He's Not in Acapulco Any More”

2012 Adventure · Drama · Action 1h 39m

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6.3 / 10

Community rating

A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000—and a bloody past—finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Eduardo Rodríguez

Written by

Jonathan W. Stokes

Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

The Man

Yvette Yates Redick

Yvette Yates Redick

Anna

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Lieutenant West

Israel Islas

Israel Islas

Culebra

Erando González

Erando González

Chief Espinoza

Sofía Sisniega

Sofía Sisniega

Flaca

Valentin Ganev

Valentin Ganev

Deputy Chief Logan

Court is in session

Put El Gringo on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.