A decent Spanish biographical drama
In 2002, Steven Spielberg released Catch Me If You Can, a movie about Frank Abagnale, a skilled forger who ran rings around the US authorities. With a witty tone, likable characters and a solid premise, the movie remains a great watch to this day.
This film, set in the fictional town of San Sebastián de la Gomera on the Costa del Sol, tells the story of a police officer (Javier Bardem) who is forced to take on a rebel group led by a charismatic and powerful woman (Famke Janssen). The film has been met with mixed reviews from critics, but it’s clear that its premise - taking on a rebel group - is something that many people are interested in.
In this riveting film, based on the life of Lucio Urtubia, we follow the daring and creative efforts of a man who defied all odds to pull off a world-changing counterfeiting operation in Paris. With fake Traveler’s Cheques handed out, America’s biggest bank – City Bank – attempted to take him down. But even with the help of the French police and the French intelligence service, Urtubia was able to stay one step ahead of them and continue his criminal spree until his death in 1984.
Lucio is a man who has had to fight for everything he has ever wanted in life. He was born into a poor family in the 40s, and as a teenager he joins the Italian resistance against the Fascists. Lucio is an experienced fighter, and his skills are put to use during the war. After the war, Lucio returns to Italy and starts a new life as an Anarchist. He teaches others how to live their own lives without government interference, and helps them build their own communities. Lucio is an important figure in Italian Anarchism, and his teachings have helped shape the movement today.
The movie zips by at a pretty fast pace and that, unfortunately, doesn’t fare well for the characters. While Lucio is consistently engaging and watchable, everyone else feels a little half-baked and under-developed. Anne in particular isn’t given much time in the limelight, which is disappointing given it would have been nice to see her reaction to everything that’s happening without Lucio being in the picture too.
The film’s aesthetic is pleasing to the eye, with Paris shots standing out as particularly well done. The costuming and dialogue are both believable and compelling, while the music is appropriate for the tone of the film. ..
This is a straightforward biography of a man who is known for his action movies. There are some good things about it, such as the fast-paced time jumps and the easy to follow story. However, there are also some flaws that make it less than perfect.
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