Colosio

Colosio

Good recreation of an era who is not as far from us as we believe

Directed by Carlos Bolado

Produced by Udachi Productions, Alebrije Producciones

2012100 min7.0 / 10

A tense political thriller rooted in a real Mexican assassination, where an investigator uncovers a dangerous conspiracy while becoming hunted himself.

It's 1994 in Mexico, the nation was witnessing a turbulent year since its beginnings. An indigenous rebellion shakes the country. Three months later, the ruling party's presidential candidate is brutally murdered during a rally in Tijuana. The country is concerned. Nobody knows who's behind this event, it all points to a conspiracy. Andrés Vázquez, an intelligence expert, is commissioned to lead a secret investigation parallel to the official government issued one. But another expert agent, el Seco, has received orders to wipe out all witnesses and get rid of the evidence surrounding the candidate's murder. As Andrés begins putting the pieces of this intricate puzzle together and comes closer to the truth, he realizes he's also putting his life and that of his loved ones in peril.

Questions people ask

  • Is Colosio scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Colosio violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Colosio easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Colosio sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Colosio end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Colosio

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Colosio

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Colosio, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Colosio, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Colosio, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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