Gringo
Director: Nash Edgerton
Actors: Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron, David Oyelowo
PlotHarold Soyinka, a mild-mannered Nigerian-American, works for a pharmaceutical company run by Richard Rusk and Elaine Markinson, who are both cutthroat executives. Harold is sent on a business trip to Mexico to handle the manufacturing of the company's latest product, a medical marijuana pill that promises to revolutionize the industry. Unbeknownst to Harold, his bosses have been secretly dealing with a Mexican drug cartel to distribute the pill, which has put the company in a dangerous position on both legal and moral grounds. As Harold uncovers more about the unethical decisions and illicit dealings of his employers, he finds himself in over his head.
Upon his arrival in Mexico, Harold's life takes a dramatic turn when he is kidnapped by the cartel, who believe he is the key to their continued partnership with his company. The situation escalates quickly as Richard and Elaine battle to maintain control over their deal, showing their true colors in the process. Meanwhile, Harold, desperate to survive and return home, discovers untapped reserves of cunning and resilience. His adventure exposes the corruption and duplicity of the pharmaceutical industry and those willing to exploit it for personal gain. Caught between his morally dubious bosses and the cartel's ruthlessness, Harold's journey becomes a desperate quest for survival and redemption.
Writers: Anthony Tambakis, Matthew Stone
Release Date: 09 Mar 2018
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: R
Country: Mexico, Australia, United States
Language: English, Spanish, French, Yoruba
Home Video Reviews
Gringo's disjointed script and flat characters underuse Oyelowo's talent; it's watchable with decent A/V but could've been more.
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