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🎬 Title: Medellin

What lengths will you go to protect your brother?

Story: To rescue his younger brother from the clutches of the lethal Medellín cartel, Reda hatches a plan that’s both audacious and reckless: assemble a team and invade Colombia. However, things spiral quickly when he opts to kidnap the cartel leader’s son, hoping to exchange him for his brother’s freedom.

⭐ Rating: 5.664 (223 votes)

📅 Release date: June 1, 2023

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

🎭 Genres: Action, Comedy

🎬 Director: Franck Gastambide

✍️ Writers: Charles Van Tieghem, Franck Gastambide

🌍 Countries of production: Colombia, France

🏢 Production companies: Mandarin Production, Autodidakte

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👥 Cast: Franck Gastambide (Stan), Ramzy Bedia (Réda), Anouar Toubali (Chafik), Rachid Guellaz (Boxeur), Saïdou Camara (Boxeur), Brahim Bouhlel (Brahim), Ragnar Le Breton (Ragnar), Mike Tyson (Robbie), Raymond Cruz (El Diablo), Essined Aponte (Marissa)

Editor’s note: In a nutshell, Medellin (2023) successfully balances its Action and Comedy elements without coming across as cliché. Director Franck Gastambide maintains a focused narrative, emphasizing character development over superficial thrills. The performances, particularly by Franck Gastambide, Ramzy Bedia, and Anouar Toubali, bring real emotional weight to the film. Clocking in at 1 hour and 44 minutes, the pacing is steady and appropriately timed. Reception has been mixed; it’s best approached with an eye for mood and atmosphere. The tagline—“What lengths will you go to protect your brother?”—captures its essence. If this intriguing premise resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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