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El cartel de las calles

2003 · 90 min

A grim, matter-of-fact crime drama that leans on its brutal subject matter rather than style, leaving a heavy, uneasy aftertaste.

Directed by
Alonso O. Lara
Genres
Action
Overview
A story that reflects the current reality in Mexico. The kidnapping, torture, and murder of migrants attempting to cross the border into the United States are some of its central themes.
How it feels
Dark, bleak and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, violence, survival, corruption
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Alonso O. Lara
Genres
Action
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror5
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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