Review of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) by Bkorras — 24 Nov 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 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.