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Get the Gringo
2012 96 min United States of America, Mexico R 16+
★7.0
Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director: Adrian Grunberg
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Description
A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.
Budget:
$35M
Worldwide:
$8.83M
Starring
Mel Gibson
Actor
Kevin Balmore
Actor
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Actor
Key opinion
Get the Gringo is widely viewed as a gritty, nostalgic return for Mel Gibson that effectively balances B-movie action with dark humor. While critics and audiences acknowledge its low-budget constraints and formulaic plot, many find the film an entertaining, charismatically led experience that successfully taps into 80s and 90s action sensibilities.
| Acting | Mel Gibson's performance is charismatic and anchors the film, successfully channeling his iconic 80s action-hero persona. | |
| Production | The prison setting—depicted as a chaotic, market-like compound—is a unique and visually striking backdrop for the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay blends thriller elements with black comedy, though it is hampered by implausible plot developments and thin character motivations. | |
| Direction | The film's low budget limits the scale of the action and spectacle, leaving some viewers wanting more professional execution. |