El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Netflix | Release Date: October 11, 2019
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Shin0bi12Dec 4, 2019
It's a very well shot and well paced movie, it fully completes Jessie's arc which was left to complete up to your own imagination at the finale of breaking bad, done in a very remarkable way consistent to Vince Gilligan's direction inIt's a very well shot and well paced movie, it fully completes Jessie's arc which was left to complete up to your own imagination at the finale of breaking bad, done in a very remarkable way consistent to Vince Gilligan's direction in Breaking Bad, but other than that the movie still doesn't offer more depth to the rest of the characters on the aftermath of the events of Breaking Bad aside from a few fanservice flashbacks such as kinda disappointing, as it's a movie that depends on the show, as a stand alone it doesn't hold up as much as only people who've watched the show will be able to appreciate what it is. But aside from that the movie is a excellent singular character focused story. The film properly offers closure to Jessie's story, and manages to keep bringing parallels to do he was before and who he is now. That he rejects the idea of throwing away his code of morality, evolving as a person while staying true to his heart.… Expand
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bkorrasNov 24, 2019
El Camino is a worthy addition to the Breaking Bad Universe. The movie picks up where Breaking Bad finished, following Jesse Pinkman after his great escape. The film is very much in the same tone as the series, dangerous but sprinkled withEl Camino is a worthy addition to the Breaking Bad Universe. The movie picks up where Breaking Bad finished, following Jesse Pinkman after his great escape. The film is very much in the same tone as the series, dangerous but sprinkled with light and dark humour, and many great tension building scenes. There are also other returning characters from the show, most memorably Todd, aka Meth Damon. The movie is shot well, nice and crisp cinematography, lit with very neo-noir lighting. Flashbacks are used very well within the narrative, explaining Jesse's movements and motives, and foreshadowing future events. And just like the series, music is handled well, in particular, a scene involving Meth Damon and a truck. The movie satisfactorily concludes Jesse Pinkman's arc. I was delighted returning to the BB universe, and I'm happy with the way they chose to end it.… Expand
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potwor1991Dec 2, 2019
This is a very nice and well thought out closure for Jessi ark, delivers both nostalgia and tense moments we know from the show. A treat for every Breaking Bad fan.
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FelpsGPMar 30, 2020
It sure is Breaking Bad. It feels just like an extended episode, and when I say this, believe me, it's a very good thing. Besides what some people say, I don't believe the movie gives any kind of closure, it simply shows what happens to JesseIt sure is Breaking Bad. It feels just like an extended episode, and when I say this, believe me, it's a very good thing. Besides what some people say, I don't believe the movie gives any kind of closure, it simply shows what happens to Jesse (Aaron Paul) right after the events of the finale. It also has a lot of flashbacks that are recieved with a certain feeling of nostalgia.
The writting dosen't try to fly too high or be too creative and unfortunately when the topic is Breaking Bad the hype is real and I expected a more clever plot. It does create suspense in many ocasions and although it didn't match my expectations I consider the writting good enough. Maybe not as good as the best episodes of BB, like the train heist, but definetely as good as an averege episode. Just keep in mind that an average episode of Breaking Bad is better than the best espisodes of many, many other shows.
Location scouting and scenarios really shine here. It's a very beatiful movie. The camera work is great and creative witch helps in creating imersion and suspense. The color grading is also very well done.
It's very slow at times, but hey, it's Vince Gilligan, it's Breaking Bad, what else could you expect?
If you are a fan of the show, it's a must watch. If you've never seen the show, the movie is great on it's own but I really recomend watching the show first. After all, it is a folow up.… Expand
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FeguriMar 31, 2020
This movie offers a comforting ending to a sequel we didn't know we needed, until we watched it.
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JayDaviesJul 21, 2020
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a worthy successor to the original show and a much appreciated epilogue to the story of Jessie Pinkman. Aaron Paul yet again brings his A-game to the character of Jessie in a new chapter of his life, whereEl Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a worthy successor to the original show and a much appreciated epilogue to the story of Jessie Pinkman. Aaron Paul yet again brings his A-game to the character of Jessie in a new chapter of his life, where he begins to be a lot smarter with his actions and a much calmer and remorseful person. Vince Gilligan also does a great job as a first time director of a feature with interesting cinematography and a good pace and rhythm. None of the actors had really aged since the finale episode of Breaking Bad to the point that it became distracting except maybe for Jesse Plemons whose gained a bit of weight since then so that was a bit confronting (especially after seeing the Breaking Bad Recap Netflix plays before the film).

So yeah, El Camino is certainly a must watch for Breaking Bad fans and could defiantly still be enjoyed by people who haven’t even seen the show although they wouldn’t get the same amount of fulfilment by any means. Check it out gang, it’s on Netflix right now it’s not that hard.

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geewahJan 1, 2021
Was unsure if this was the follow up movie we needed but after watching it, found it to be an erxcellent sign off to a fantastic tv show. Aaron Paul is great and the writing is as sharp as it was in the tv show
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SDFismeApr 21, 2021
What a way to finish it of! Everything you love and everything you wanted to see. Who knew Vince Gilligan could make something so heartwarming.
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
A fantastic follow up to one of if not the greatest show of all time that finally gives Jesse the ending he deserves.
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leandroo17Jul 14, 2023
I think it was a good ending to the breaking bad franchise, but it could have been. and it should be longer
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ElliottHeutelAug 5, 2023
Great movie, it felt like a 2-hour episode of Breaking Bad. I'm gonna binge Better Caul Sall now.
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drlowdonOct 13, 2019
Continuing directly from Jesse Pinkman’s escape in the final episode of Breaking Bad, El Camino feels more like an extended episode of the series than a stand alone movie, but it does act as a serviceable epilogue to arguably the greatest TVContinuing directly from Jesse Pinkman’s escape in the final episode of Breaking Bad, El Camino feels more like an extended episode of the series than a stand alone movie, but it does act as a serviceable epilogue to arguably the greatest TV drama series ever written.… Expand
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NearOct 14, 2019
The movie itself is solid because it never bored me. But it doesn't tell a particularly interesting story, and ends exactly like the series: with Jessie driving away somewhere better. It just feels very like a new, very anti-climactic finalThe movie itself is solid because it never bored me. But it doesn't tell a particularly interesting story, and ends exactly like the series: with Jessie driving away somewhere better. It just feels very like a new, very anti-climactic final episode, or epilogue. Also, the actors are clearly older. I mean, I know they actually ARE older, but they didn't try to hide it at all. Tod got fat as **** it really takes you out.… Expand
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WomblerOct 11, 2019
Solid enough for a continuation of the show. Nothing spectacular but enjoyable for someone familiar with the storyline.
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muldjordOct 14, 2019
A lot of it works and a lot of it doesn't. Aaron Pauls perfomance is top-notch and keeps you interested through most of it. The look-backs are decent and there are some cool scenes here and there. Unfortunately the plot overall is quite thinA lot of it works and a lot of it doesn't. Aaron Pauls perfomance is top-notch and keeps you interested through most of it. The look-backs are decent and there are some cool scenes here and there. Unfortunately the plot overall is quite thin and often almost dull.
We are introduced to characters who were part of the original show. Some were memorable enough that you recall what they did and in those cases it plays well into El Camino's story. But a big emphasis is also put on lesser known characters that I couldn't remember at all. The movie does try to remind us slightly. But ultimately it wastes too much time trying to make us dislike them enough that we don't loose interest in the plot they are part of. And that's when things start falling slightly apart. I simply didn't care enough about it to keep me interested.
So basically it's a fan service movie more than anything else. It simply wraps up Jesse's story. And it does so fairly well.… Expand
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RalfbergsApr 19, 2020
It was a good movie but I think mostly because I liked Breaking Bad series before etc. Without having seen them not sure if it would be as great. Felt more like Breaking bad long episode
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SuttreeOct 16, 2019
Paul carries this safe, if solid, tale with a very fine assist from Robert Forester. Breaking Bad was nearly flawless for its first three seasons. While it never recovered from a serious misstep in season four, it still soared on occasion.Paul carries this safe, if solid, tale with a very fine assist from Robert Forester. Breaking Bad was nearly flawless for its first three seasons. While it never recovered from a serious misstep in season four, it still soared on occasion. While Paul shows every day of the six years that have passed, he lifts the proceedings enough to please the hard-core "Captain Cook" fans. Those not blind to the series' shortcomings, or unfamiliar with what all the fuss was about, will not be moved to go back and binge. The one flashback scene with Brian Cranston is all the reminder needed as to why Breaking Bad was so good, even when the story-line grew uneven.… Expand
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supermalik987Feb 3, 2023
This is only for people who loved Breaking bad.The story is just fine enough to finish Jessie stroy and it didn't need like 4 season to end it .
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mellonheadDec 18, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Camino is entertaining, features great cinematography (that improves upon Breaking Bad) and a great acting performance from Aaron Paul (arguably better than in the series). It deals with some necessary realities an truths of the aftermath of Breaking Bad, especially in the first scene where Jesse discusses "put[ing] things right" and Mike reminds Jesse, "that's the one thing you can never do." But by the end of El Camino, Jesse is essentially in the same place he was at the end of Breaking Bad - in terms of his arc and development, but just with fewer loose ends. It's a likable movie and not useless, as it certainly adds helpful details and answers some questions, but only if we consider it an addition to Jesse's story, rather than the final conclusion of Breaking Bad. Ultimately, you can make your own call - is Jesse's story better left with the question marks and uncertainty? I think nothing was going to beat his final scene in Breaking Bad and that was possibly the perfect conclusion for him, but I did not regret watching this.… Expand
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Jaredc324Oct 11, 2019
El Camino is ravishing, captivating in its every breath. A follow-up tale that keeps you strung on every beat as Jesse seeks freedom from the excess of his hell. But I wouldn't say it's the movie you expect, as it lingers far too long onEl Camino is ravishing, captivating in its every breath. A follow-up tale that keeps you strung on every beat as Jesse seeks freedom from the excess of his hell. But I wouldn't say it's the movie you expect, as it lingers far too long on flashbacks made simply to emphasize Jesse's pursuit in a film that's main story carries very little momentum for a feature length film. And the end the result just wasn't as emotionally endearing, mainly because there was not enough conflict or momentum focus between him and the police. The movie was a flachback throwback escapee film, but had Vince given us an adverserial police character, connected to the Walter White investigation months prior to Jesse's escape, it would've brought more resonance and a sense of intrigue rather than the forgettable hippies they gave us. And it would've forced the film to spend much more time in the moment than in the past. But in the end, El Camino is a breath of fresh air, a throwback and a solid Jesse Pinkman send-off tale, but it's certainly not the vivid thriller i was expecting.… Expand
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amheretojudgeOct 11, 2019
This should be documented and even considered to be TRUE, no one can make up an epilogue as good as such, it has to be real.

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie So was there ever a doubt before going in on a Vince Gilligan project? EspeciallyThis should be documented and even considered to be TRUE, no one can make up an epilogue as good as such, it has to be real.

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

So was there ever a doubt before going in on a Vince Gilligan project? Especially when and where he guides us into his Breaking Bad Universe. Not particularly. But I could not say even for a second that I was completely confident. It is not that I don't believe in his hard work and sincerity. It is just that Breaking Bad, similar to others, is near and dear to my heart. I am a bit sensitive on that subject. I was afraid more than I was speculative about this project. And it took a second act for Gilligan, although it should have taken only one, to convince me that this is a safe round. And I emphasize on that second act because I have never seen Gilligan so confident of his material.

That.. call it evolution or a calculated risk.. is what blows out every single fear of this epilogue. See, now the difference between the first and the second act is of course, Gilligan's change of perception of these characters. If the first act seems effortful- I only say effortful, for you can see him using all signature tactics of his like humor, playing with props, universal (physical) language tricks and witty solution to a simple problem, in order to keep the audience on their toes- the second is set free to change the tone as per wish.

This handover. This steering wheel that Gilligan so enticingly gifts to Aaron Paul is not only profoundly bold but also acceptable. It would make sense. It makes sense. Paul should take over that responsibility and choose. Ergo, there is this beautiful scene in the second act where Paul has to choose whether to kill someone or not. That entire scene. That entire act is pure performance. He shivers, he squeaks, he melts down and he chooses. Just as everyone chose to invest on making and experiencing El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.… Expand
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BerikOct 13, 2019
7 years after the ending of Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan decided to make a movie to show what happened to Jessie Pinkman after he escaped his prison. When i say after though, it really only applies to 60% of the movie, as there are quite a7 years after the ending of Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan decided to make a movie to show what happened to Jessie Pinkman after he escaped his prison. When i say after though, it really only applies to 60% of the movie, as there are quite a bit of flashbacks.

Jessie Pinkman, scarred and traumatized by his imprisonment, has to find a way to hide and run away. As a known partner to the greatest meth empire kingpin called Heisenberg, he has to find a way to start anew, and that requires money. Thus the thrilling escape begins.

While the scenes regarding present day events are immersive and get you on the edge of your seat, the flashbacks take away a lot of the tension. Characters are brought back in a rather contrived way, as their scenes don't change anything about the present day story. It also doesn't help that the original actors have aged or changed a lot, breaking immersion with the show a lot. Todd has suddenly gained a 100 pounds, and went from looking like a guy in his twenties to a fat middle aged guy. Bryan Cranston also makes an appearance, though his aging is too noticeable and his presence too forced and unnecessary. Why can't the movie stand on its own without having to use the characters from the show other than those who are truly integral to the story?

In the end, Jessie Pinkman finds his chance to start fresh and walk away from his tormented past. For years i wondered what would happen to him, and i'm glad El Camino wrapped up his story. Unfortunately, i feel like much of this movie is fan fiction considering all the unnecessary flashbacks. Hadn't these been forced in, it could have been a worthy sequel to Breaking Bad. Nonetheless, It is a good movie, i give it a 7/10.… Expand
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PurpleCrayon4UOct 13, 2019
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE is not a bad film - DO NOT SEE THIS FILM...yet .. On it's own El Camino is a nice supplement to the Breaking Bad Universe, but, saying goodbye to Jesse Pinkman right now is not anything significant when youEL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE is not a bad film - DO NOT SEE THIS FILM...yet .. On it's own El Camino is a nice supplement to the Breaking Bad Universe, but, saying goodbye to Jesse Pinkman right now is not anything significant when you weigh the overall 5 Season run. This film is nice send off to the character but there are way too many thoughts and actions of Jesse Pinkman that are way out of character - if you are expecting this to be delivered as a one last hurrah of the Breaking Bad family, you will be seriously disappointed. El Camino is to Breaking Bad as A Very Brady Renovation is to The Brady Bunch - although most of the cast are reunited, there's really no connection to their 5 Seasons of stories, besides a house. Before Breaking Bad sends Jesse on his way, there needs to be an enormous amount of investment in gap filling and character re-development before we get there.… Expand
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UncleWillardOct 14, 2019
I enjoyed it, but it came off as just a long episode of BB. Wrapped up some loose ends and added some details we weren't aware of, but in the end, I wanted to binge the rest of that season.
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Just4gamerstubeOct 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Camino

El Camino takes place seconds after the series Finale. Jessie escapes Captivity and is on the run, He seeks shelter with some old friends. He comes to the conclusion that he needs to escape and forever by using the Vacuum cleaner repair man from the original series, in an episode where Saul tells Jessie about a guy that can make him disappear forever.

Movie was not needed, Many people wanted to see Walter survive and continue the business but this did not happen, We do however get treated to a nice flashback scene of Walter and Jessie at a Denny's sometime around season 3 or 4 maybe. Walt and Jessie have one last argument and one last hurraw before the final curtain.

Final Grade C-

Movie was not Needed and probably not wanted from certain people, Plot was good but pointless, did not add anything new other than Jessie escaping and hatching a plan to disappear forever. Fans of the series will like and hate this film at the same time. If this was the real plot of the film Gilligan wanted to film than shame on him as it's not that great.… Expand
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CZy4Rn1Oct 13, 2019
This movie isn't bad and it isn't great. It is just enjoyable movie, which doesn't bring much to the whole story, but respectively finishes the story of Jesse.
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AsttroxNov 24, 2019
El Camino is a great epilogue to the Breaking Bad series. The movie doesn't stand well on it's own and requires the audience to watch the previous 5 seasons of breaking bad to fully grasp the nature of what's occurring in the movie. The movieEl Camino is a great epilogue to the Breaking Bad series. The movie doesn't stand well on it's own and requires the audience to watch the previous 5 seasons of breaking bad to fully grasp the nature of what's occurring in the movie. The movie is more a homage to the fans of breaking bad who want more. Aaron Pauls performance was excellent and the cinematography was above average but the story of Jesse after the events of Felina felt conflicted with the cluster of flashbacks which served little to no purpose at all and dint add much to the story. On the whole, if you're a fan of Breaking Bad you will most likely appreciate this Netflix Original. I gave this movie a 7 as it serves a solid epilogue and does a good job of rounding off the story of Jesse Pinkman.… Expand
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HoorkieOct 11, 2019
A well shot fan service with medicore script... Nowhere near as good as BB or Better Call Saul
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oazsarunOct 11, 2019
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OnThePath2129Oct 11, 2019
Rewriting my previous review as I realized this movie is actually pretty good after a second viewing. I would say that this movie didn't really have to exist, we got a pretty good ending with Jesse in BB and it was mostly up to interpretationRewriting my previous review as I realized this movie is actually pretty good after a second viewing. I would say that this movie didn't really have to exist, we got a pretty good ending with Jesse in BB and it was mostly up to interpretation as to what would happen next. With this movie it doesn't take anything away from BB so that's good, but what I suggest is do not watch it straight after BB since the actors returning look much older in what was only supposed to be a few seconds after the show ended. Some haven't aged a bit, others it's pretty obvious. As a standalone, this movie has no bearing so don't listen to the creators saying it is. As a part of the show, I'd say it holds up if you can suspend your disbelief a bit to accept the actors are older and the main character of BB is gone and this is solely about Jesse. I feel what lacks is you don't get much of a rundown of who Jesse was in BB before all the crazy, heartbreaking stuff happened. So just watching the movie, you don't really feel the impact of why he is so broken, even if, like me, you gave the show a watch hours before the movie came out it's a little jarring, like if Aaron Paul isn't even playing Jesse Pinkman. However, a second time around, I was able to appreciate it a lot more and even change my score here from a 4 to a 7. I really didn't want this movie to pick up right where they left off in BB I think even letting a few years pass in the context of the show, you could still write a story about Jesse Pinkman running from the law as we see with BCS with Saul Goodman years later still constantly in danger of being caught. Still that was their decision and it does hinder the experience a bit but overall as a BB fan there is alot to like here. Watch it, it's a good bit of closure to Jesse Pinkman if you really weren't satisfied seeing him just drive off in the OG ending to BB.… Expand
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JamesCollierOct 16, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a film that in many ways I did not see the need for it to be made and yet I thought they did more with the film than I thought they could and it is in fact a welcome addition to the Breaking Bad franchise. It is like a trip down memory lane with cameo appearances from Jonathan Banks, Bryan Cranston and a bigger role for the late great Robert Forster. There are several parts within the film that drag somewhat and I found my interest waning but there were many other parts such as the standoff and every scene with Robert Forster or the aforementioned cast that enticed you back in. Of course Aaron Paul was excellent as was the rest of the cast but those expecting something removed from what Breaking Bad the TV show was will be disappointed, this is merely an extended epsiode of the series that reveals what Jesse Pinkman does after the events of the series finale, what more could you expect? Yet I think you'll find they deliver several very nice ideas to a film premise that did not need to be done, Gilligan has taken care with this film, clearly tried his hardest and this effort should most certainly be commended.… Expand
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SoyHenryVNov 24, 2019
El Camino funciona mejor como un epílogo de la serie en formato extendido que como una película. La maestría y creatividad de Vince Gilligan en presentar un cierre definitivo para Jesse Pinkman respetando la esencia, estilo, formula yEl Camino funciona mejor como un epílogo de la serie en formato extendido que como una película. La maestría y creatividad de Vince Gilligan en presentar un cierre definitivo para Jesse Pinkman respetando la esencia, estilo, formula y técnicas de la serie original hacen que este nuevo capitulo de la historia sea un brillante fan service, considerando la excelente interpretación de Aaron Paul y de la fantástica fotografía. Es lenta, muy personal, cierra muchas incógnitas, relaciones y subtramas que quedaron abiertas en la serie de televisión. Sin embargo, también deja a varios personajes en situaciones en donde por ahora no sabremos cual es su paradero -probablemente aprovechen este aspecto en Better Call Saul- pero a la vez esto es bueno, pues la historia no pierde el tiempo moldeando subtramas, esta es una película de Pinkman. Las mejores escenas de la cinta son los fascinantes flashbacks en donde podremos apreciar aun más el nivel de psicópata de Todd y como nuestro protagonista sufre y carga con el trauma, miedo y los estigmas influenciados por estos personajes. Está de más decirlo, pero lo diré: Si no has visto Breaking Bad, no veas esta cinta. No solo no vas a entender gran cosa de lo que está pasando, también te vas a arruinar todas las sorpresas y giros de guion de la mejor serie de la historia.… Expand
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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020
El Camino or Jesse the film. Great Breaking Bad experience in film format, which is "only" good not outstanding.

Aaron Paul aka Jesse Pinkman is rightly the protagonist of the film because he delivers a great performance. Acting at a veryEl Camino or Jesse the film. Great Breaking Bad experience in film format, which is "only" good not outstanding.

Aaron Paul aka Jesse Pinkman is rightly the protagonist of the film because he delivers a great performance. Acting at a very high level, on the other hand, the narrative structure of the film is unfortunately too simple, sometimes lengthy. Many flashbacks accompany the film, which is a bit annoying in the end.

All in all, it's a worth seeing return to the breaking bad story.… Expand
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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020
If it wasn't done so expertly by Vince Gilligan, I'd be mad at it for giving an answer we didn't need. I'm happy we got a definitive ending for Jesse Pinkman and I enjoyed the ride for two hours. I feel this was an appropriate run time andIf it wasn't done so expertly by Vince Gilligan, I'd be mad at it for giving an answer we didn't need. I'm happy we got a definitive ending for Jesse Pinkman and I enjoyed the ride for two hours. I feel this was an appropriate run time and format for this as well. A series would have been too much and a release in theaters would have been gratuitous. I was entertained throughout and it was nice to revisit characters I've enjoyed watching for so long with a story that was engaging and surprising at times. Obviously give this a watch if you're BB fan.… Expand
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akshatmahajanOct 30, 2020
El Camino was neither better nor equal to Breaking Bad as you can't surpass perfection. Breaking Bad is undoubtedly the best or at least one of the best TV series of all time.

This doesn't mean that movie was bad. It shows Jesse's finalEl Camino was neither better nor equal to Breaking Bad as you can't surpass perfection. Breaking Bad is undoubtedly the best or at least one of the best TV series of all time.

This doesn't mean that movie was bad. It shows Jesse's final fate. Everything was same as the show; great cinematography, great acting and great direction. It however has slow pacing and movie could have been shorter. Overall, it has impact on you just like the series and should watch it after you finish the series.… Expand
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MrPajamasJul 23, 2021
Breaking Bad was a great show, so I thought I'd check out the movie since I've already seen Better Call Saul. I was satisfied. The story revolves around Jessie and specifically around season 5. The plot is good, although at one point I'd sayBreaking Bad was a great show, so I thought I'd check out the movie since I've already seen Better Call Saul. I was satisfied. The story revolves around Jessie and specifically around season 5. The plot is good, although at one point I'd say it got pretty drawn out. There were also some flashbacks which were fine. For me, a good movie that I recommend to those who have seen the Breaking Bad series and liked it. In fact, if you haven't seen the series, you would find the movie pretty much worthless.… Expand
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AcidCasualJan 16, 2021
After the absolute gem that is Breaking Bad, you are left wanting more, El Camino certainly gives you the closure you need. The only thing that made me go ‘what the hell’... the character who played Todd put on about 4 stone from the originalAfter the absolute gem that is Breaking Bad, you are left wanting more, El Camino certainly gives you the closure you need. The only thing that made me go ‘what the hell’... the character who played Todd put on about 4 stone from the original series and with a timeline that follows straight on... you keep thinking ‘why?’.… Expand
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veljkomcxAug 30, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is more of a final episode of Breaking bad rather than a movie.Obviously the movie cant be a stand-alone movie because without watching breaking bad you have no real context of whats even happening.… Expand
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MattFornerFeb 10, 2021
Don't hit play expecting this film to outperform one of the greatest TV series ever produced. If you hit play expecting great acting from Aaron Paul and a movie from Gilligan as a director, you won't be disappointed.
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UltraBrasileiroNov 14, 2021
Good conclusion to the show. It's more like a closure to me, very well made.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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BulgarianCriticNov 14, 2019
Decent conclusion with some boring and predictable parts.Def need to watch it if you loved breaking bad
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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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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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KAiZ0Oct 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. C'était cool de retrouver Jessy mais j'aurais aimé qu'ils creusent un peut plus pour le scénario je trouve le happy ending facile... j'aurais bien aimé voire les scènes pour justifier toutes les cicatrices pas juste la course accroché à la poutre en métal.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 11, 2021
Gran conclusión para un espectáculo increíble. La escena del Lejano Oeste fue mi favorita. Los cameos estaban bien hechos y muchos de mis personajes favoritos regresaron.
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luaanzeroSep 5, 2020
O universo Breaking Bad é o meu favorito, amo todos os personagens e El Camino era o "episodio final" que a serie precisava, achei curioso o fato desse filme ter demorado tanto para sair mas ele entrega bem o que eu esperava de um final deO universo Breaking Bad é o meu favorito, amo todos os personagens e El Camino era o "episodio final" que a serie precisava, achei curioso o fato desse filme ter demorado tanto para sair mas ele entrega bem o que eu esperava de um final de Breaking Bad… Expand
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risonyeongMay 3, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a very quiet crime movie with an unreluctant protagonist. did not catch the breaking bad series but was a fan of bryan cranston. though he only cameo in this show, was surprised to see the understated 'jesse plemons'. he gave the show an aura of impending tensed consequence which i always appreciate. loved the way he lipsynced in the car. who else could have done it better.
the movie had a clint eastwood righteous feel to it and a certain sense of comedic downplay to muffle the overused money in the fridge plot.
watch for jesse plemons and the darkly handsome brooding main actor.… Expand
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liamexeJan 27, 2023
The movie was decent but not outstanding. Given the nature of Breaking Bad and even better Call Saul, it just seemed like a very long episode with little action. It felt slow and uninteresting. By displaying flashbacks of earlier characters,The movie was decent but not outstanding. Given the nature of Breaking Bad and even better Call Saul, it just seemed like a very long episode with little action. It felt slow and uninteresting. By displaying flashbacks of earlier characters, it attempted to appeal to the fans, but it didn't follow the format of a typical Breaking Bad episode.… Expand
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LightsAndBulbsSep 18, 2022
It's fine I suppose, if a little unnecessary. "Breaking Bad" as a series wasn't really in need of an epilogue, but I can't say I'm particularly offended by the existence of this film. It is nice to get some closure regarding Jessie and hisIt's fine I suppose, if a little unnecessary. "Breaking Bad" as a series wasn't really in need of an epilogue, but I can't say I'm particularly offended by the existence of this film. It is nice to get some closure regarding Jessie and his friends, and all the acting and cinematography was for the most part quite good. There are certainly many enjoyable aspects to this movie, but I'd be lying if I said that it compels me to rewatch in the same way "Breaking Bad" does.
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frightopiaJan 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It certainly is great to see what comes of Jessie following the ending of the series, but that's about all this film is good for. There's no real interesting threat against Jessie and due to the six year gap between the end of the series and the release of this film, some of the cast looks drastically different. However, I love Jessie and I'm glad we got two hours more of him.… 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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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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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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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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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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Umang24Oct 12, 2019
A big disappointment , can't call it a movie just an extended episode with a satisfactory ending
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Nathaniel224Sep 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This contains spoilers. El Camino tries to add contexts to what happened to Jesse after and near the end of breaking bad as well as flashbacks.It seemed like a good idea because we didn’t get much from Jesse perspective the last 5 episodes of breaking bad (and this is coming from someone Me who wasn’t a big fan of Jesse the character). Now the movie itself I felt didn’t add much to the breaking bad universe/ overall story. Jesse friends are on in only 10 mins of the movie ( they literally disappear after) there’s no mention / appearance of skyler, Walt jr, the boy who got poisoned( can’t remember his name), Saul, etc. We didn’t get to see the impact of hanks death on the police department and the family, etc.We get kinda this forced in plot where Jesse is on a quest to find Money. It didn’t make much sense because if I recall back in season 5 I believe it was episode 6 or 7, (b4 he got captured) Jesse was giving/ throwing drug money away to random people, completely demotivated and on this all of a sudden in this he’s super motivated to get the drug money again. He’s even more emotionally broken/ demotivated after he got captured. That’s kinda a continuity issue. As for the pacing it’s not bad, acting is top notch , I appreciated the flashbacks, and seeing old faces. Great dialogue. But at times I felt like woow is that all? this is supposed to be connected to The breaking bad one of the best shows ever. I finished the movie feeling empty, like it needed more. But I guess they couldn’t really do much more because by the end of the series basically all of the big drug dealing characters are dead, so not much could’ve been added if u look at it from that perspective. Which is a problem u get when running into aftermath spin offs, you can’t add much if the story from the tv show or prequel is basically already told.… Expand
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DolphinReviewsOct 3, 2022
El Camino is kinda pointless. The viewer could have assumed better things awaited Jesse after Breaking Bad. It's mediocre. It's like a bonus episode to Breaking Bad that no one really asked for. It's fine.
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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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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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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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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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Aceospades97Apr 5, 2021
The movie was unneeded. It took a 15 minute story and spread it over 2 hours with unneeded cameos. Just a cash grab
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StoryLover7Jan 8, 2022
I finished BB in less than two weeks and eagerly went on to watch El Camino, wanting to find out what happened to Jesse and stay in brilliant BB universe a little longer. For the first 15 minutes I was hooked but as the movie went on I foundI finished BB in less than two weeks and eagerly went on to watch El Camino, wanting to find out what happened to Jesse and stay in brilliant BB universe a little longer. For the first 15 minutes I was hooked but as the movie went on I found the pacing too slow and the events kind of meaningless. It didn't make sense for Jesse to steal from his parents instead of at least saying a final goodbye. Also, Todd was very insufferable in the last season and had no personality whatsoever and his presence only worsened the film. I would've liked to see some of the more likeable characters that were still alive, not only Jesse's friends. What I liked is the acting and the ending, with appearance of Christen Ritter.This would've been better as a lost episode, not a film.… Expand
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RealMuthaFOct 19, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, what a way to spoil one of the best TV shows out there. Now it was clear from the start that there is zero point in making this movie apart from its creators making more money, but I didn't expect it to be this bad.

Basically, the entire film is dedicated to pathetic humiliation of Pinkman, both in past and present. For example, in the past, it is shown that he is so worthless that he couldn't make his escape when literally handed a gun. In the present, he's so lowly he steals from his poor parents. I never liked Pinkman's character in the original show, but the El Camino version reached new heights in making him unlikable. Moreover, he is different from his BB show version. I mean, once given the chance, he straggles Todd in the final episode with no remorse, but in this insult of a movie, he breaks down in tears and says he likes Pepperoni pizza when given an opportunity to shoot him with no witnesses around. Really painful to watch.

There's a bunch of fan service with various cameos, but a lot of references didn't even work for me, as the show ended what, 6 years ago, and I don't remember all the plot details.

Season 5 of Breaking Bad was a largely unnecessary epilogue, as season 4 wrapped things up nicely, but it ended up having some of the best episodes of the entire show. This, however, is a shameless spit in the face of the audience. If you hold any good memories of Breaking Bad, do yourself a favor and skip this.… Expand
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KeepzepackOct 12, 2019
I'm at the 50 minute mark in this boring conceit of a film. This is bad. I loved Breaking Bad. This meandering, unfocused ode to Jesse Pinkman can't figure out where it's going and I no longer care.
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TejasNairOct 11, 2019
While I was still wondering why this was made, or how can Vince Gilligan's art's quality drop so low, or why I just spent two hours watching what should have been a measly two episodes of the original cult classic TV show, El Camino (name ofWhile I was still wondering why this was made, or how can Vince Gilligan's art's quality drop so low, or why I just spent two hours watching what should have been a measly two episodes of the original cult classic TV show, El Camino (name of a vintage Chevrolet car) came in and went without making a bang or ruffling a few feathers, something that I was expecting it to do. TN.… Expand
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tgm0Oct 11, 2019
A bit disappointed.
Mayby my expectations were a bit high, but it felt like an average episode of the series. I kept waiting for something really good to happen... it didn't and all of a sudden it was the end.
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reedeeculousOct 12, 2019
El Camino is bad, and totally unnecessary. It spends 2 flashback-laden hours to inform you what any Breaking Bad fan already knew (Jesse headed for Alaska). The flashbacks are a total waste of time, walking about bloated, clearly agedEl Camino is bad, and totally unnecessary. It spends 2 flashback-laden hours to inform you what any Breaking Bad fan already knew (Jesse headed for Alaska). The flashbacks are a total waste of time, walking about bloated, clearly aged versions of familiar faces, but to no real effect. Jesse's adventures with Todd are the biggest misstep, as somehow racist biker gang Todd apparently lives in a hip, modern apartment and employs a maid service (????!!!!!). And when you're not getting the flashback "fan service" treatment, Jesse spends his time dealing with plot-point, nobody characters. All these 10 reviews are Breaking Bad fanboys over-excited to get any further glimpse of the universe, this sucked. Even if this had been made right after the end of the film it still would have been a bad idea. Don't bother.… Expand
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markcd1234Oct 14, 2019
I found it to be so boring, I ended up fast forwarding parts of this movie, and was left disappointed in the end. Breaking Bad was a great show, this movie did not do any justice to it.
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giggs85Oct 13, 2019
Breaking Bad was very good. This movie is not. It feels like you watching the credits of the Pinkman story in slow motion. The story is very simple. Manhunt and how i get my money back with some flashbacks. No heights, basic tension andBreaking Bad was very good. This movie is not. It feels like you watching the credits of the Pinkman story in slow motion. The story is very simple. Manhunt and how i get my money back with some flashbacks. No heights, basic tension and average acting. If it is sunday and you have nothing to watch and liked Breaking Bad then watch it. But don't expect much.… Expand
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MrKaptakdaOct 19, 2019
Basically just a couple of shots of the New Mexico desert and Pinkman wandering about. Add 7 minutes of credits and that's it. A bad character send off after a great series. Disappointing.
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TobiasKing12Feb 12, 2021
So boring, there is no episode in 5 seasons of breaking bad that is as bad as this movies and that just shows how good breaking bad is
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Mauro_LanariNov 27, 2019
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"El Camino" of BB: from "Breaking Bad" to "Breaking Balls". That's all, folks.
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MadChadOct 11, 2019
This movie did nothing to improve or worsen the original series. There were some great one liners from Badger and Skinny Pete. Beyond that, everyone just seemed older and fatter making it hard to believe that the story was merely days afterThis movie did nothing to improve or worsen the original series. There were some great one liners from Badger and Skinny Pete. Beyond that, everyone just seemed older and fatter making it hard to believe that the story was merely days after the series ended. I suppose sooner is better than later before the actors start dying off for real.… Expand
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RibarrasOct 11, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anti climax ending with poor story telling, overrated by the breaking bad fans… Expand
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RockrOct 11, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of Fargo's guy scenes, some money search and Jesse goes to Alaska, the end.… Expand
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EstheteOct 16, 2019
Just unbelievable, it's real created by Vince Gilligan? No, no it can't be. What? Really? This is not creativity but some kind of drug addiction. Unnecessary, meaningless, foolish, not bringing anything new to the BB universe. Vince you canJust unbelievable, it's real created by Vince Gilligan? No, no it can't be. What? Really? This is not creativity but some kind of drug addiction. Unnecessary, meaningless, foolish, not bringing anything new to the BB universe. Vince you can better, you can, right?

Unfortunately this is not A Breaking Bad Movie, this is A Bad Fan Service based on the Breaking Bad series, Fan Service which created by Vince Gilligan for Vince Gilligan.… Expand
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GabercriticOct 11, 2019
The Series didn't need that end because it was so expected.
Most of the movie was boring.
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SleestakOct 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, there was no reason to make this movie...Breaking Bad was an amazing show with an amazing finale and anything added to it, in my opinion makes the series worse. And it all came about because people (who need to be negative) were all like, "It was a good finale...but....but....What happens to Jesse?" These people need to understand that unless every character dies, we don't know what happens to ANY of them when they decide to end the story. The same is true of all stories...movies, TV shows, books, plays....and actually WONDERING what happens to characters next is just part of your involvement in the story and we all don't need to be spoonfed some gift wrapped ending for every character in every story.

Secondly, the story itself was pretty weak and slow and unbelievable. The main meat and potatoes of the plot is "Jesse tries to find a million dollars, finds it, then gets tied up by other people looking for the money (who...as far as I can tell, should have had no reason to believe that money was even hidden there)...then, inexplicably, untie him....and let him take about 1/3 of the money and leave. Yes....crooks who just found a million dollars decide to let someone else take 1/3 of what they just found rather than clubbing him on the head. I'm not a thief but if I found a million dollars in real life and you tried to take 1/3 of it and casually walk away, I would probably kill you and bury you in a shallow grave...but not these guys. Anyway....we find out that 1/3 of the money is not enough and so Jesse goes back and finds the other guys and we have a wild west gunslinger battle...like literally. What?!?!??! What about Jesse's character in the series ever made us think that "Oh yeah...he has balls of steel and also he has mad pistol skillz"? That is really all I want to address in the plot itself as what I just described accounts for 90% of anything that happened in the movie. I know...it sounds like that entire plot could have been filmed in 15 minutes...and it could have.

Thirdly....and I know this is just the nature of the beast when you wait a long time to film stuff but almost zero time has passed in show-time (See: Walt from Lost)but some of the characters aged VERY noticeably. While Jesse looks pretty much the same....Skinny Pete looks 60 and the biggest transformation is in flashbacks of Todd, where Todd looks 15 years older and 75 pounds heavier. And while you cant do TOO much with the additional age or weight, he didn't even act like the same person....it was very distracting.

The only redeeming quality of this movie (and the reason I even gave it a rating of 1 instead of 0) was the cinematography. The scenery and the effects and lighting were all very reminiscent of the original series and were done beautifully.

I just realy hope there is not going to be a Skyler "movie" for the people who are wondering "But what happened to Skyler"? Or one for Junior....or one for Gomey....or one for Marie......or one for any of the other characters whose story just ended....the way stories do.… Expand
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dirtydogOct 12, 2019
There's something very fishy about the high scoring reviews both here and on IMDb. I get it, people have different opinions, but even as a major Breaking Bad fan, this film left me completely cold, it's very very slow and nothing of noteThere's something very fishy about the high scoring reviews both here and on IMDb. I get it, people have different opinions, but even as a major Breaking Bad fan, this film left me completely cold, it's very very slow and nothing of note happens in it. It was truly boring and genuinely badly acted and directed as well. I was expecting something special based on the high scores. Instead it is worse than average, it's just really poor.… Expand
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shoulderoforionOct 16, 2019
These one review accounts that pop up to skew the ratings after every major premiere are just a stone cold bummer and ruin the entire aesthetic of Metacritic
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echioniOct 12, 2019
as the everest of smugness, the ‘comedian’ Jerry Seinfeld, once says, reunions are never a blast. this one is no different. the only notable thing is actually the car. the el camino. all the rest is all extremely boring, totally predictable,as the everest of smugness, the ‘comedian’ Jerry Seinfeld, once says, reunions are never a blast. this one is no different. the only notable thing is actually the car. the el camino. all the rest is all extremely boring, totally predictable, but, mainly, completely useless. every characters looks tired, unfit, boiled. except Kristen Ritter. who’s literally shining for the couple of seconds she appears. the only other very pleasant footage is the snowy road in Alaska, which ends an agony of gigantic proportions… Expand
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aelrafey1983Oct 11, 2019
I don't understand why Vine Gilligan decided to make this movie ...the only reason I can think of is to make more money from the Breaking Bad gravy train. Unfortunately, this movie ruined everything..for me at least. It was just soI don't understand why Vine Gilligan decided to make this movie ...the only reason I can think of is to make more money from the Breaking Bad gravy train. Unfortunately, this movie ruined everything..for me at least. It was just so meaningless and dull.… Expand
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SergenClopsSep 9, 2023
Things that are curious are not explained, there are too many question marks, that is, while so many continuation things can be done in the Breaking Bad universe, they did not pay much attention to what we wanted.
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