Review of Escobar: Paradise Lost (2014) by Donald J. Levit for ReelTalk Movie Reviews — 27 Jun 2015

In the role of Pablo Escobar, Benicio Del Toro exudes menace .

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This review of Escobar: Paradise Lost (2014) was written by Donald J. Levit and published by ReelTalk Movie Reviews on 27 Jun 2015.

Escobar: Paradise Lost has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bill S (2,971) on 29 Jun 2015

Authentic in it's description of the horrific violence routinely and remorselessly meted out to anyone the Medellin cartel perceives as a threat…

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By Yip Wai Yee (59) for The Straits Times (Singapore) (616) on 01 Jul 2015

If there is any reason to watch this movie, it is to see the excellent Benicio Del Toro in all his menacing glory…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 04 Nov 2015

The fact that the filmmakers felt the need to manufacture a Canadian surfer character to be the 'mainstream' moviegoer's likable, trustworthy…

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By Tristan M (504) on 28 Dec 2015

It was OK. Seen a lot worse. Not as bad as the critics say although strange that nobody has yet made a proper film about the main man…

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By Rohit P (58) on 27 Mar 2016

I quite enjoyed this movie even though it has no basis in actual fact and it doesn't use as much of Escobar's 'exploits' if you will in telling…

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By Erik W (224) on 03 Jul 2015

In the film Escobar: Paradise Lost, the editing generates excitement and anxiety, creating an interesting and spacial style that reflects a…

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By Chris O (947) on 16 Nov 2015

Andrea Di Stefano's directorial debut is a solid one, and is accompanied by great actors, along with a decent crime drama…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 09 Jul 2015

manages some tense moments before it loses focus in the second half amid some contrived action-hero nonsense…

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By Ela M (3) on 19 Aug 2015

For me the movie was very good. Much better than I expected…

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By Marija Djurovic (345) for Cairo360 (405) on 04 Apr 2016

There are few actors that commit to their roles as much as Benecio Del Toro…

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