Review of Get the Gringo (2012) by Whit W — 23 Aug 2013

"Get The Gringo" is all about Mel Gibson. This is a return to form for him. He's charismatic as the main character. Tough, funny and street smart, he transforms this otherwise quirky dark comedy into an action flick worth watching.

The supporting cast is underwhelming except for the little boy. He's practically Mel's equal when on his home turf and the two of them together have great chemistry.

As the movie rolls along, it gets very violent, as most of Gibson's movies do. It doesn't finish up as well as it starts, primarily as the relationship between Mel, the boy and his mother grows. It is an entertaining movie though, and it's great to see Gibson own a movie like this again. It's no "Road Warrior" or "Lethal Weapon" or anything, but it's pretty solid overall.