Gringo (2018)

Director: Nash Edgerton
Starring: David Oyelowo, Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron

Synopsis:
A middle manager for a pharmaceutical company gets mixed up in a web of intrigue in Mexico.

Impressions:
When I saw the trailer for this, I thought it might be good. It got pretty harsh critical reviews, but I've never let that stop me before. Speaking for myself, I liked it. I thought David Oyelowo was good as a comedic lead (I haven't seen any of his more dramatic roles, so I was surprised that that was his main). The movie reminded me a bit of The Mexican and you'll notice similarities with other films that involve a pileup of plots. I also like Sharlto Copley as the mercenary brother of our protagonist's boss and Charlize Theron as said boss' maneating partner. I won't say this is first-rate cinema by any stretch, but it was an entertaining romp that's worth a watch.

Rating:
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