El padrino: The Latin Godfather

A gritty, uneven crime drama that tries for epic scope but feels more like a rough imitation, with some intense moments but overall a sense of missed potential.

Directed by

Damian Chapa

Genres

Action, Crime, Drama

Starring

Damian Chapa, Sal Lopez, Emilio Rivera

Overview

In the streets of East Los Angeles, Manny is a formidable drug dealer. Impressed by his extravagant lifestyle and prowess, his young son, Kilo, yearns to follow in his footsteps. Kilo resolves to learn how to prosper in the drug world, and his new life as a dealer begins. In a world where a man wants everything, he may end up with nothing.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, ambition, family, power

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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