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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie |OT| This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed... bitch
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I thought it was pretty great, especially since I didn't know how to feel about there being a direct follow up to the finale of the show. I quite liked Jesse's ending in the show of ambiguous, emotional fleeing into the sunset, but this was still really good and I think more than justified its existence with how much color and depth it added to several of the characters and periods from the show.
It's definitely something that I think will need rewatching, just like the show.
I thought this added some nice additional depth to characters like Todd, and the whole Nazi/Jesse in captivity storyline in general as I thought that those aspects of the final run of the show were some of the more rushed & lacking moments. To give more insight to some of those characters and time periods was pretty cool for me.
I really loved the Walt flashback too. Their relationship dynamic was captured pretty well I thought, and I loved Walt wearing his mask only to let it slip there at the end, revealing a true feeling of his.
Is this the first actual face-to-face pistol draw in the Breaking Bad story? If so, I think it's pretty interesting that it happens in this with Jesse of all characters in the way that it does. Since Breaking Bad is considered a neo-Western by some, I think its interesting that its first head to head duel happens in this 'bonus epilogue' film in a manner that isn't really relevant to the plot of Breaking Bad, is relatively low-key and involves people who aren't relevant to the broader show's story, outside of Jesse of course.
I really loved the Walt flashback too. Their relationship dynamic was captured pretty well I thought, and I loved Walt wearing his mask only to let it slip there at the end, revealing a true feeling of his.
Is this the first actual face-to-face pistol draw in the Breaking Bad story? If so, I think it's pretty interesting that it happens in this with Jesse of all characters in the way that it does. Since Breaking Bad is considered a neo-Western by some, I think its interesting that its first head to head duel happens in this 'bonus epilogue' film in a manner that isn't really relevant to the plot of Breaking Bad, is relatively low-key and involves people who aren't relevant to the broader show's story, outside of Jesse of course.
It's definitely something that I think will need rewatching, just like the show.
Bryan Cranston was wearing a bald cap wasn't he? That took me out more than any weight gain.
Both Walter and Jessica Jones had some very good final lines. Pleased to have a proper ending for Jessie.
I enjoyed the film.
Both Walter and Jessica Jones had some very good final lines. Pleased to have a proper ending for Jessie.
I enjoyed the film.
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As a fun 2 hour crime thriller I thought it was awesome, as a sequel to Breaking Bad it was meh.
It was a solid 7/10 film. Not Great, not bad. It was just good. I'm not sure what I expected from a Breaking Bad film after all this time. I probably wanted more, but I'm glad they went the safer route in a way rather than try to recapture the same scale of drama. The landscape shots and interior shots were wonderful, of course.
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Oh yeah, forgot about that one too! He sure does a convincing job as that type of character.
Clicking back into the topic blind, and after some early discussion I want to ask:
Is there anything I'm gonna miss by not having seen all of BCS? I'm most of the first season in but I'm just really looking out for future winks and nods.
All I want is responses saying either "Nah, you're good!" or "Hmm, well, maybe, hmm..." and if it's the latter I'll watch the rest of BCS before this.
Is there anything I'm gonna miss by not having seen all of BCS? I'm most of the first season in but I'm just really looking out for future winks and nods.
All I want is responses saying either "Nah, you're good!" or "Hmm, well, maybe, hmm..." and if it's the latter I'll watch the rest of BCS before this.
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To those not yet aware, it is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Robert Forster. I just found out myself a few minutes ago, and I'm truly shocked. Mr. Forster was undoubtedly one of the best parts of Jackie Brown in his role as Max Cherry, and was highly regarded as one of the most interesting, cool, talked about side characters on Breaking Bad, playing the role of Ed the Disappearer. May he rest in peace.
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I absolutely enjoyed it for what it was but I was disappointed there wasn't more to it.. You sure as hell had no revenge plot in it, except having a person very loosely tied, I guess? Don't get me wrong, it was a good movie, but it mostly made me want Gilligan as a director for unrelated future crime films. Glad it was better than Glen Morgans Willard, which wasn't exactly an exceptional standard, I guess?
Hit me with Ben the rat memes, please.
Hit me with Ben the rat memes, please.
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Loved the symbolic nature they put into it with cages and the guy basically calling Jesse a rat in a cage/maze. etc. I didn't really keep up with this movie, just saw the trailer once a while back, so I guess they have pretty much said the storyline is done?
Felt like I got a good end to the universe. If this happened closer to the end of the series, would have felt different, I think this dropped at the right time.
Felt like I got a good end to the universe. If this happened closer to the end of the series, would have felt different, I think this dropped at the right time.
This movie was correctly marketed as a Breaking Bad story, rather than a Breaking Bad movie.
The story is over, but it gives an untold slice of that universe and adds some much needed closure for one character in particular.
The finale of Breaking Bad was great but also kind of rushed where this felt like a chance to ruminate on the proceedings.
I would have been disappointed if they had started the movie by trying to recreate the key circumstances from the show, because those circumstances are done. I also HATE it when shows recontextualize their final moments for drama's sake.
Aging/weight gaining aside which can't be helped, this felt right when and where it needed to be after Jesse's escape.
The story is over, but it gives an untold slice of that universe and adds some much needed closure for one character in particular.
The finale of Breaking Bad was great but also kind of rushed where this felt like a chance to ruminate on the proceedings.
I would have been disappointed if they had started the movie by trying to recreate the key circumstances from the show, because those circumstances are done. I also HATE it when shows recontextualize their final moments for drama's sake.
Aging/weight gaining aside which can't be helped, this felt right when and where it needed to be after Jesse's escape.
Am I the only one who took longer than they should
to fully recognise and accept that the leader "fake cop" and the Kandy Welding guy were the same person? He looks and acts a lot differently, like two brothers that grew up in different homes. Jesse wasn't in captivity that long for him to switch up like that. Yes I saw the truck but still, if someone had to pick that guy out of a lineup after he shaved up I wouldn't blame them if they missed him.
Really well done. Like, perfect for what it was. Wasn't needed, but more than welcome. I appreciate them fleshing out some of the characters. One of those great epilogues that after the entire season would be perfect on a rewatch.
Holy shit. Right before the premiere. Edit: or wait....ON the premiere. man..To those not yet aware, it is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Robert Forster. I just found out myself a few minutes ago, and I'm truly shocked. Mr. Forster was undoubtedly one of the best parts of Jackie Brown in his role as Max Cherry, and was highly regarded as one of most interesting, cool, talked about side characters on Breaking Bad, playing the role of Ed the Disappearer. May he rest in peace.
I love how they treated Jesse like he's a teen in some flashbacks and the actor is 40. Jesus lol
I liked it. Fat Meth Damon was hilariously distracting because of the ways they tried to hide the fact he was 100 pounds heavier. Still liked it, but I'm bias. Objectively, fuck all happened and it was just jesse being tortured for another 100 minutes and then riding off into the sunset.
This was a solid revisit to these characters and a satisfying way to send off Jesse, if not entirely necessary. It recaptured a lot of the Breaking Bad vibes, but felt more like a bonus episode than a cinematic conclusion--which I think is fine. The overhead shot of Jesse searching the apartment is one of the all-time great BB creative camerawork pieces.
Todd's weight gain, Jesse's aging, and Walt's unnatural looking bald cap were noticeable, but not detrimental.
I'm wondering if the "A Breaking Bad Movie" moniker is something they're thinking about leaving open for more stories. I could see a few interesting possibilities. Skyler, Marie, and Flynn could make for some compelling drama post-Felina.
Overall, this was a worthwhile venture.
Edit: Also, while Jesse was searching the apartment for the money, I was saying to myself. "It's in the El Camino." "Obviously, it's in the El Camino." "Jesse's going to have to break into an impound lot and get into the El Camino." "Why else would this movie be called El Camino?" But then the El Camino never came back, so shows what I know.
Todd's weight gain, Jesse's aging, and Walt's unnatural looking bald cap were noticeable, but not detrimental.
I'm wondering if the "A Breaking Bad Movie" moniker is something they're thinking about leaving open for more stories. I could see a few interesting possibilities. Skyler, Marie, and Flynn could make for some compelling drama post-Felina.
Overall, this was a worthwhile venture.
Edit: Also, while Jesse was searching the apartment for the money, I was saying to myself. "It's in the El Camino." "Obviously, it's in the El Camino." "Jesse's going to have to break into an impound lot and get into the El Camino." "Why else would this movie be called El Camino?" But then the El Camino never came back, so shows what I know.
Then making his whole saga with Walter a year was a big mistake imo.
always felt longer than that
Just completed it and I really enjoyed it. I got one minor nitpick but it wasn't necessarily a story breaker for me.
Technically the entirety of Breaking Bad takes place over the course of 2 years.
At the end of the original series, it's made a big deal that Ed the Cleaner wouldn't be able to give Walt a new identity given all the massive widespread news coverage of him. So Walt's only option was to hide out in that cabin. You'd think the same thing would apply to Jesse since he's now also all over the national news.
Technically the entirety of Breaking Bad takes place over the course of 2 years.
Wow, really insightful post. Going into the movie I wasn't expecting Jesse's morality to be pushed or anything, but man now I wish it was.
He plays such an opposite end of the spectrum character in Fargo. He's truly talented.
I enjoyed the movie, some nice closure.
This breaks my heart.
Seeing Walt and Jessie one more time was enchanting.
To those not yet aware, it is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Robert Forster. I just found out myself a few minutes ago, and I'm truly shocked. Mr. Forster was undoubtedly one of the best parts of Jackie Brown in his role as Max Cherry, and was highly regarded as one of most interesting, cool, talked about side characters on Breaking Bad, playing the role of Ed the Disappearer. May he rest in peace.
This breaks my heart.
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People seem really obsessed with how much fatter/older the actors got.
Like with BCS, it's best to just let it go and enjoy the excellent performances.
Like with BCS, it's best to just let it go and enjoy the excellent performances.
