Flash Movie Review: The Infiltrator
I tried throwing out several different topics but they would always steer the conversation back to their job. If I made reference to something that happened to me they would match the experience with someone in their office. Have you ever met a person who brings their work home with them? Maybe because from my day job I go and teach evening fitness and yoga classes, I have an easier time of letting go of the workaday world. I am a big believer in employees finding a way to let go of their job stress and not carry it through their daily life. From my yoga classes I have seen what stress can do to a personโs body and mind. There have been some participants walking into class for the first time who are so tightly wound up they look like they could break on their very first yoga pose. It is funny but I actually offered a free yoga class to the individual I was referring to earlier but they declined. The reason I suggested it was because I could see their shoulders rise up towards their ears as soon as they started talking about their work. It was obvious to me they could not let go of their stress. Sadly this was not the only person I knew who brought their work home with them; I have been exposed to quite a few individuals who live to work as opposed to work to live. Feel free to take a look at the guy in this crime drama and tell me if he is bringing his work home with him.ย ย DISCOVERING an opportunity to make a huge drug bust against a major drug lord meant Robert Mazur, played by Bryan Cranston (Trumbo, Argo), would have to go undercover and put off retirement. Too bad Robert did not know if it would be worth the trade-off. Based on a true story this biographical film started out slow for me; but just like undertaking a building project, it kept getting bigger and deeper. The acting was first class by everyone including John Leguizamo (Chef, Vanishing on 7th Street) as Emir Abreu, Diane Kruger (Unknown, National Treasure) as Kathy Ertz and Benjamin Bratt (Miss Congeniality, The Lesser Blessed) as Roberto Alcaino. One may expect Bryan to be terrific but I was impressed even more by Diane and Benjamin. Their performances were the most believable for me. I thought the directing not only gave depth to the characters but it also added intensity to various scenes. Besides the beginning of the film there were a few slow parts, along with a couple of things that seemed out of place compared to the major story; however, the acting was so good I did not feel these few things took too much away from my experience watching this picture. The other thing I want to mention is the actual story. It was so out of the realm of my world that I had moments of disbelief, but it was not a distraction. I may be intense at times but I have to tell you after seeing this film I am just thankful I can leave my work behind at the end of the day.
3 stars
Posted on July 19, 2016, in Drama and tagged 3 stars, amy ryan, based on a true story, benjamin bratt, biography, bryan cranston, crime, diane kruger, drama, drug lord, john leguizamo. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
Very nice review …
I know from experience that, if you have given 3+ rating, that movie won’t disappoint ๐
Let me try to watch it …
Have a beautiful day ahead ๐
Thank you Sreejith, I so appreciate your support and confidence in me.
The trail seems convincing.. Have you watched the TV serial version?
Hi it is a pleasure meeting you. I did not know there was a TV serial version; I will have to seek it out. Thank you for telling me. If you see this film I would enjoy hearing your take on it compared to the TV show.
Well, the TV shows telling the Pablo Escobar story actually. http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2707408/
Oh okay now I understand. Thanks for the clarification.
Whaaaat? Bryan Cranston?
I gotta watch this!! ๐
Hello, it is a pleasure meeting you. Yep it is him and do tell me how you liked the film when you get to see it. Thank you for stopping by to leave your comments.
Of course I will!
It would be a pleasure if you could stop by at my blog and leave some comments. I may guess that photography is maybe not your “thing” but I’d be glad to hear your thoughts.
Peace and love
Surprise, my minor in college was photography. I used to shoot photos at rock concerts. I certainly will stop by again, thanks for coming by.
Oh really? You did surprise me now. I’d definitely come now and then to check your posts, you write so well and I like movies so ๐
You are too kind, thank you again.