Miss Bala is a textbook example of a mediocre throwaway crime film. This movie is about Gloria who, after witnessing a club shooting, is forced to work for the Cartels against her will. Gina Rodriguez gives a great performance. She carries this entire movie on her shoulders and sells vulnerability and action equally well. Ismael Cruz Cordova gives a decent peformance. He plays the stereotypical cartel leader well, but never makes the role his own. Anthony Mackie and Matt Lauria give fine performances in their small supporting roles. Catherine Hardwicke’s directing is competent but looks more like an expensive TV show than a movie. The script is very bland and dull with almost no surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat. At 104 minutes the pacing is fine once it gets going. I did not enjoy the first act at all but once the main plot got going, it was mediocre but watchable. Overall, Miss Bala has a great lead performance and is a okay distraction, but for anyone looking for more than a way to pass the time you won't find anything here.
5/10
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