The Infiltrator

Broad Green Pictures | Release Date: July 13, 2016

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 120 Ratings

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GinaKJul 17, 2016

The problem with this film was mainly the script. With a few judicious (short, one-line) explanations by the characters, the film would have been much clearer and less dull in spots. The cast was good, and once the film got going (aboutThe problem with this film was mainly the script. With a few judicious (short, one-line) explanations by the characters, the film would have been much clearer and less dull in spots. The cast was good, and once the film got going (about halfway through), it moved along. The cast was fine, especially Diane Kruger. I can only guess that it got as good reviews as it did because critics are tired of sitting through remakes, dumb comedies, and cartoons. This is a movie for adults, just not a very good one.… Expand

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LamontRaymondJul 13, 2016

I had high hopes for this film after viewing the trailer. The acting is solid, the stars are fun to watch, and the visual palette is right on the money. Sadly, there's something in the writing/directing mix which just makes this very excitingI had high hopes for this film after viewing the trailer. The acting is solid, the stars are fun to watch, and the visual palette is right on the money. Sadly, there's something in the writing/directing mix which just makes this very exciting true story a little... flat. The connective tissue isn't compelling enough for me to recommend it. I want to make a special call-out to the performance of Joseph Gilgun (Cassidy from "Preacher"), who has a relatively small part, but he absolutely nails it. I love him in Preacher, but I had been a bit worried that he wouldn't be able to translate to more serious parts. Put that baby to bed. Dianne Kruger is great - though not dynamic; Bryan Cranston is solid; and John Leguizamo is a treat - I just wish they were all working with better material.… Expand

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TVJerryJul 19, 2016

Bryan Cranston plays a real-life Federal agent who assumes the identity of a money-laundering exec to burrow undercover in Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking operation. There's nothing original about this story or especially stimulating aboutBryan Cranston plays a real-life Federal agent who assumes the identity of a money-laundering exec to burrow undercover in Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking operation. There's nothing original about this story or especially stimulating about this film. Cranston and the rest of the cast do credible jobs. It's interesting to watch the scheme develop, but there's almost no tension or conflict to create compelling drama. I’m sure the intention was to take a somewhat businesslike approach to telling the story with some personal struggle sprinkled on top. That was accomplished, but it's in no way memorable.… Expand

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FadeBlackMar 11, 2017

As much as Cranston tries, he can't uplift what is a really mundane by-the-numbers flick. While most of it was technically well done, other than the generic dialog, it lacks a backbone, a real meaning and purpose behind the characters and theAs much as Cranston tries, he can't uplift what is a really mundane by-the-numbers flick. While most of it was technically well done, other than the generic dialog, it lacks a backbone, a real meaning and purpose behind the characters and the whole story. It's entertaining enough if you like drug and crime stories, but otherwise not really worth seeing.… Expand

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skeptic303Sep 28, 2016

The Infiltrator boasted great acting from Bryan Cranston, but that doesn't mean it didn't suffer from a series of shortcomings. Like many based-on-a-true-story movies, the conflict was always more engaging than the characters, who are mainlyThe Infiltrator boasted great acting from Bryan Cranston, but that doesn't mean it didn't suffer from a series of shortcomings. Like many based-on-a-true-story movies, the conflict was always more engaging than the characters, who are mainly cardboard cut-outs. For many who have seen this type of premise, it is also predictable for the most part. When conversations happened, it was telling that the script wasn't a focus, as the acting sold the lines of dialogue much better than the script could.
The last half is definitely the best thing to watch in this 130 minute movie that could have shorter in the first act. Perhaps the only thing that sold this movie to me was Bryan Cranston and the scenario at hand. Everything else was primarily a letdown, and I can only grant this movie a seal of mediocrity at best. Personally, I was expecting more from the characters.… Expand

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amheretojudgeOct 16, 2018

and the guilty pleasures of encountering those close calls..

The Infiltrator Furham's close call philosophy may not wear down but it surely isn't a brighter picture if accounted the entire venture. It thrives on intensity that makes you andand the guilty pleasures of encountering those close calls..

The Infiltrator Furham's close call philosophy may not wear down but it surely isn't a brighter picture if accounted the entire venture. It thrives on intensity that makes you and the characters sweat but it's the performance that makes you recall the stakes and not the writing or execution. But it also doesn't suggest that it isn't worth exploring the world, it's just that the actors deserved much more like we did. Ticking for more than two hours, it also fails to differentiate the terms of an elaborative script and an overstretched one. The narration is gripping and adaptive but is also repetitive especially if considered the entire first half that resonates eerily with the second one. The conversations are pragmatic but the writing isn't as layered as the writers might suggest. It just floats on the surface and scraps off the thrills and chills by focusing entirely on the crispy part while neglecting the husky essential bits. Cranston at the heart of it, is what makes the entire two hours worth diving into as he delivers in each frame with a more reserved yet expressive emotions. He is way too cunning, he can be lethally cruel (the birthday cake sequence is one of its finest) and unequivocally generous. But between that, he gets caught multiple times and it's that resistance of not giving in, is what makes him stand alone. Kruger is decently convincing along with Leguizamo and Ryan. Fruham's execution is appropriately up to the mark and nothing above the line, its mediocrity fails to elevate few flat moments on the script which could have factored a lot in here. Cranston and the guilty pleasures of encountering those close calls are the peak moments of The Infiltrator, if a goer for either of it, it is then thoroughly entertaining as it is in plethora.… Expand

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