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The Paramedic
El practicante
2020 94 min Spain 18+
★5.7
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Director: Carles Torras
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Description
Unable to face his new reality in a wheelchair, Ángel develops a deadly obsession with the woman who left him and unleashes a sinister revenge plot.
Starring
Mario Casas
Actor
Déborah François
Actor
Guillermo Pfening
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
El practicante is widely viewed as a mediocre thriller that relies heavily on a strong central performance to compensate for a weak script. While most agree the film succeeds as a character study of a man descending into madness, it is frequently criticized for its clichéd plot, underdeveloped side characters, and slow, uneven pacing.
| Acting | Mario Casas delivers a powerful and convincing performance that effectively captures the protagonist's descent into psychopathy. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a predictable and derivative script that relies on clichéd thriller tropes. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast is frequently described as wooden and failing to create any believable chemistry with the lead. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is riddled with illogical plot holes and questionable character motivations that undermine the story's realism. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the slow, contemplative descent into madness gripping, while others find it dull and overly long. |