An engaging thriller in the world of drug trafficking
Running with the devil follows the trajectory of a cocaine convoy from its place of production in South America to its final destination in the United States.
When an anomaly in the quality of the goods is detected, the cartel leader decides to send two trusted men to investigate the supply chain. Nicolas Cage plays “The Cook”, an expert responsible for monitoring the production and ensuring that the drugs reach their destination, while Laurence Fishburne plays “The Man”, a master trafficker whose addiction to the products he transports threatens the mission.
The film takes an almost documentary approach, describing each stage of the trafficking in detail. However, some critics believe that this narrative structure, while ambitious, lacks depth and originality, reminiscent of similar works Traffic without reaching its complexity. When it was released in the United States in 2019, the film did not receive good reception, only recruitment 37% positive reviews coming from the spectators.
A convincing star couple
In this dark thriller, Nicolas Cage delivers a restrained and restrained performance, far from his usual eccentric roles. He plays a cold and methodical character, immersed in a world where every misstep can be fatal.
Alongside him, Laurence Fishburne brings a touch of tragedy to his role, that of a drug dealer at the end of his rope, overwhelmed by his own demons. The chemistry between the two actors works well and proves to be the film’s great strength and the reason to watch it Running with the devilwhich remains unpublished in France.
Source: Cine Serie
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