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GilbertoOct 12, 2019

Want to know what happens to Jesse Pinkman after the finale of Breaking Bad? Then here you will get to know-and the results may be quite satisfying but thats only because we have known the character for such a long time. In fact, maybe theWant to know what happens to Jesse Pinkman after the finale of Breaking Bad? Then here you will get to know-and the results may be quite satisfying but thats only because we have known the character for such a long time. In fact, maybe the best way to describe El Camino is by comparing it to going to your grandmas for lunch. Its safe, its comfortable, you know you love her soup, but nothing in there will surprise you or excite you beyond that. Getting to see old faces, seeing those beautiful shots of New Mexico and the sharp direction of Vince Gilligan is all good and takes you back to the days of the show, but there is just not enough of a story here to compensate. What ultimately happens in the story is what you would have probably guessed back then that Jesse would do to find a new leaf on his life. Furthermore, as cool as it may be to see other characters from the show, it turns out to be distracting as well to see them not look as they used to 6 years ago when the show was running- an understandable thing considering people age, but since the story takes place immediately after the events of the finale, it is distracting nonetheless. For Breaking Bad fans, this is an insightful part of the story that shows more of Jesse and his struggles during his captivity and his means to freedom, and in that regard, considering it is on Netflix, it is an easy watch- but generally speaking, lets just say that there isn't much here to get excited about, and I may even call it, an unnecessary trip back to Albuquerque.… Expand

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mrmonsterOct 12, 2019

As a movie, it is decent. But as an extension of Breaking Bad, it is a complete failure. It is a story that relies almost entirely on flashbacks rather than on, you know, an actual story. If you are a Breaking Bad fan, you might as well watchAs a movie, it is decent. But as an extension of Breaking Bad, it is a complete failure. It is a story that relies almost entirely on flashbacks rather than on, you know, an actual story. If you are a Breaking Bad fan, you might as well watch it, but be warned that you will most likely be disappointed by the worst aspect of Vince Gilligan's universe. Seriously, even the worst BB and BCS episodes are still better than this.… Expand

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dickbuck2Oct 11, 2019

The only thing it added to Breaking Bad's ending was the confirmation that Walter White is dead, removing the enjoyable cliffhanger.
I don't know if it really to be some weird motivational story, like, "OH look this guy stopped being pushedThe only thing it added to Breaking Bad's ending was the confirmation that Walter White is dead, removing the enjoyable cliffhanger.
I don't know if it really to be some weird motivational story, like, "OH look this guy stopped being pushed around and took action so he's happy now", but it felt 2 times longer than it should've been.

The acting is great, the camerawork is great, but the movie is kinda pointless.… Expand

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sittingbullfrogOct 13, 2019

A lot of mostly the pointless flashback scenes. It's nice to see the performers again but they're all much older than they should be. Really slow movie with small bits of action here and there. No big surprises. I'd prefer more action or atA lot of mostly the pointless flashback scenes. It's nice to see the performers again but they're all much older than they should be. Really slow movie with small bits of action here and there. No big surprises. I'd prefer more action or at least have a build up to something other than what we got. Honestly the movie just a little boring.… Expand

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SuccaLaMinchiaOct 12, 2019

Wasn't worth the hype. This does not add anything to Breaking Bad, and barely would have passed for a single Breaking Bad episode. It was not 'unwatchable', but if it was a standalone movie that didn't rely on the success of Breaking Bad, itWasn't worth the hype. This does not add anything to Breaking Bad, and barely would have passed for a single Breaking Bad episode. It was not 'unwatchable', but if it was a standalone movie that didn't rely on the success of Breaking Bad, it would have failed tremendously.… Expand

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HMF_47Oct 11, 2019

A well made, but ultimately unnecessary sequel. It's 45 - 50 minutes worth of plot stretched for two hours where little of note happens aside from Jesse Pinkman sneaking into places and a bunch of pointless suffering porn. It's nothing youA well made, but ultimately unnecessary sequel. It's 45 - 50 minutes worth of plot stretched for two hours where little of note happens aside from Jesse Pinkman sneaking into places and a bunch of pointless suffering porn. It's nothing you couldn't have figured out by yourself after Breaking Bad ended. Aaron Paul is great, though.… Expand

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jaymz1970Oct 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. didn't hurt the breaking bad ending, but didn't add much to it either.
ok, just didn't have the stuff i wanted it to touch on.
fat todd was too long a part of this movie.… Expand

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m15964Oct 12, 2019

I didn't really like this movie as much as I expect to watch. It's completely like a new finale episode for BB and can't even find the way to be on its own way. Even if we accept this as a finale for BB it wouldn't make it all right for ElI didn't really like this movie as much as I expect to watch. It's completely like a new finale episode for BB and can't even find the way to be on its own way. Even if we accept this as a finale for BB it wouldn't make it all right for El Camino. It looks like that Vince made this just to make money or to resposnd some kind of contract or sth like this.… Expand

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SpleenSplittaOct 12, 2019

I don't know where to start, but its pretty average to many flash backs, it didn't feel like he was on the run with the lack of a man hunt and cops. Just watch it.

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Umang24Oct 12, 2019

A big disappointment , can't call it a movie just an extended episode with a satisfactory ending

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x2FingerTuesdayOct 13, 2019

ZERO tension or drama. Just Jesse on some scavenger hunt side missions and chock full of needless flashbacks, fan service, and wish fulfillment. Breaking Bad shouldn't make you feel warm and fuzzy. This is not Breaking Bad at all.

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KatomasterOct 11, 2019

As a movie has little to say...but it works great as an epilogue for the series. A 2 hour long farewell to Jesse Pinkman, with correct execution and some emotional moments for fans. A bit underwhelming but it does its job...only if you are aAs a movie has little to say...but it works great as an epilogue for the series. A 2 hour long farewell to Jesse Pinkman, with correct execution and some emotional moments for fans. A bit underwhelming but it does its job...only if you are a fan of Breaking Bad.… Expand

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TJDYLAN21Oct 14, 2019

It's like a bad breaking bad chapter, but with a larger duration. Good direction, but unecesary to tell this story.

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DaemonXHUNOct 11, 2019

[EMPTINESS]

When I watched the last episode of Breaking Bad roughly two years ago, I felt a huge amount of emptiness. First, because I finished one of the greatest TV shows of all time and I felt like I lost something at that moment that was[EMPTINESS]

When I watched the last episode of Breaking Bad roughly two years ago, I felt a huge amount of emptiness. First, because I finished one of the greatest TV shows of all time and I felt like I lost something at that moment that was very dear to my heart. It was hard to let it go.

Second, because I felt that Jesse's storyline was left unresolved and unfinished. As much as I loved the Breaking Bad finale - after all, it was cathartic, satisfying, and deeply impactful on an emotional level - in the past two years I kept wondering what happened to Jesse after his escape. I always felt that this story would be well worth telling.

It looks like this lingering question was in Vince Gilligan's head too the whole time since he finishied his (near) masterpiece of a series, but he only decided to answer it 6 years after the show's original run has ended. Now, after finishing El Camino, there's one question I asked from myself. Is this story really needed to be told, and if so, was this the right way to tell it?

Because the thing is, I thought that after I'll watch this movie, I'll get a real closure, I'll have a fullfilling, meaningful, and deep cinematic experience, I'll get a definitive end to a character's life and to a brilliant series. I thought that if we get a 2 hour continuation to Breaking Bad in the form of a movie after all these years, there's has to be a strong reason for that.

I thought that I'll see something in the veins of Drive (to give you an example) - a movie with a high level of tension and suspense, an artistic piece of cinematic work about a person with a troubled life who is seeking for personal redemption and ultimately, is looking for an escape from his past.

I expected a lot of things but I have not expected the feeling of emptiness to hit me for the third time after finishing the movie. But this is exactly what I've got. El Camino felt like a mostly pointless and lukewarm epilogue to a brilliant series, instead of something that would have elevated its brilliance to even greater heights.

It was a two-hour feature film, yet it felt like there's so little happened in it. It was a movie that was almost completely devoid of any real tension. It was a movie basically about nothing. Without giving away any spoilers (it wouldn't really be possible anyway), the whole script can be summed up in one sentence. Basically, Jesse went to some places to grab some money and then he travelled to somewhere. Literally, that's it.

There are so many ways this story could have been told and/or expanded, there are so many interesting plotlines that could have been explored. Or at the very least, we could have gotten a razorsharp, tightly focused suspense thriller/drama/action movie with minimal dialog and with a high focus on building tension and atmoshpere. Kinda like a crossover between Breaking Bad and Vanishing Point (or think about any great escape movie).

However, what we've got instead is a movie with a lot of unnecessary padding and filler. We've got a lot of scenes that while are often good and quite tasteful, they don't really move the story forward in any meaningful way and they don't really deepen the characters any further than we've already seen them on the show. They are just there to extend the run time of the movie, in order to justify it to be a movie in the first place.

Expectations can be harmful, however, I'm not actually disappointed because the movie didn't went the way I thought it would. I'm disappointed because I expected a meaningful and memorable movie that will be a worthy continuation and closure to Breaking Bad. But what I've got instead is something that while good enough, at the same time, nearly pointless, and again, it left me with a huge amount of emptiness.… Expand

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SteezyeetOct 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it was overall just a movie that didnt contribute anything to the plot of the series. This movie has a runtime of 2 hours and there are literally only about 30 minutes of content that are important to the plot. It's nice to see the old characters again but overall this movie wasnt necessary since there's barely anything happening in this movie… Expand

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farrokhpouryOct 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed seeing my beloved characters once again on the screen, I can't deny it. But it wasn't what we were waiting for. It seems the movie has been produced just for making Jesse great again! The similar actions of Walter White in his last ours repeated this time for Jesse! The money Walt needs gets robbed, he goes and kills the robbers (however not only for that reason). The money Jesse needs gets robbed, he goes and kills the robbers. As if it was the only undone and important mission. Rest of the movie dedicated to minor reunions! Mike (we may see more of him in BCS S05, so it was enough), Todd (not so similar to Todd in BB!), Badger and Skinny Pete, Ed, Walt (the best moment of the movie was his appearance, at least in my opinion), and Jane Valar Margolis!
And three more things ... 1. Skinny Pete gave Jesse his hat so that he became less recognizable, however it seemed Jesse didn't agree with him. We saw Jesse most of the time without that hat! Although all he was looking for was running away from ABQ, he didn't give much sth about being recognized! 2. How did Jesse know where was the hidden key of his parents' house?! 3. I thought Brock was the most important person to Jesse! Yes! I know! Ian Posada (actor of this role) has grown and he's not that young, but come on we said nothing about Todd, or maybe we said! But this double standard is not acceptable.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 18, 2019

Too much fuss for what's basically a coda of two hours lost from Breaking Bad.
I mean, it's still entertaining but there's nothing special about it.

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kaenekOct 14, 2019

This is just another BB episode, Jessie centered, ****
Nice nostalgia trip, but nothing more.

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OlivierPielOct 13, 2019

If I could use a culinary analogy, this "movie" feels like chain-store tofu ramen while Breaking Bad is kaiseiki ryoori.
Another safe, bland, algorithm generated, marketing driven Netflix fare for undiscerning viewers.

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KamamuraOct 17, 2019

It's good that TV audience is trained like a good guard dog. Otherwise, when the writers shout "Fetch!" one last time while offering this lukewarm, re-heated stew of old, now slightly suspicious looking ingredients, much fewer people wouldIt's good that TV audience is trained like a good guard dog. Otherwise, when the writers shout "Fetch!" one last time while offering this lukewarm, re-heated stew of old, now slightly suspicious looking ingredients, much fewer people would actually bother to move. There is nothing inherently terrible on the formula - wrap up Jesse Pinkman in three layers of plot armor, and let him do silly things one last time. He is the kid with the heart, and we all feel for him. However, there is no substance in the plot - everything has been already said, there is really nothing to add, and even though the characters seem like doing their "thing" one last time, it's lifeless action like a dead frog being animated by a sudden jolt of electricity. Unfortunately, the impulse quickly wears off, so we are stuck with an unnecessary, melancholic meandering over what we already knew. If this film did not exist, the original series (Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) would not miss anything worth seeing, on the contrary - it dilutes the whole experience, bringing a foul aftertaste that was originally not present. Strictly a fan service, and maybe a nostalgia trip for the actors that wanted to perhaps revisit a bright point in their career.… Expand

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idelbarroOct 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un 6. Entretenida pero no agrega nada. Es pars darle un cierre al personaje. Más marketing alrededor que contenido.… Expand

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whitewulfDec 19, 2019

I feel mixed with this film, almost as if it was completely unnecessary. When I saw that their would be some type of continuation Breaking Bad I was super excited but I didn't really think about it, was it necessary? The film has excellentI feel mixed with this film, almost as if it was completely unnecessary. When I saw that their would be some type of continuation Breaking Bad I was super excited but I didn't really think about it, was it necessary? The film has excellent cinematography, a great soundtrack and superb acting but once the movie was over I felt it was just a bunch of set up for something else. If it were the beginning for a series or a film series I would be stoked and excited but I just felt a bit lost as to why this exists, that's it? No more? by the time the credits rolled I just felt completely unsatisfied. It's not a bad movie, it's just an unnecessary one.… Expand