Bryan Cranston followed up with an underrated drug crime film, Breaking Bad

fans of breaking Bad have another chance to see it Bryan Cranston in an exciting drug drama. Known for his role as a mild-mannered science teacher, he soon became drug lord Walter White on the hit AMC crime series breaking Bad'send, Cranston took on a new role by presenting the other side of the drug trade. In the crime thriller 2016 The intruderCranston goes undercover as a federal agent infiltrating Pablo Escobar's criminal empire. A look inside the real-life operation to destroy one of the world's biggest drug lords, The intruder is a suspenseful and entertaining thriller now available to stream on Netflix.

Inspired by true events, The intruder Bryan Cranston stars as Robert Mazur. Mazur is an undercover U.S. Customs agent working as a money launderer who helps smuggle underground drug lords' illegal money. Together with his partner Emir Abreu (played by John Leguizamo) and a junior agent new to the undercover world (Diane Kruger as Kathy Ertz), Robert and his team plunge into an operation that takes down one of the worst agents would bring down notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

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fans of breaking Bad will find Cranston on familiar ground The intruder. Despite playing an undercover law enforcement agent opposite his crime boss Walter White, his role as Mazar is unflinchingly brutal. Under his disguise as a corrupt businessman, Cranston attacks the film with unbridled force. He masters his scenes and deftly navigates the duality of his character (husband/family man vs. hardened criminal) with impressive skill. A good example of this transition occurs in the anniversary scene. Alongside Cranston, Leguizamo stands out as the fierce and unflappable Emir Abreu.

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The intruder is rated R and for good reason. With strong language, blood, sexual content, and mentions of drugs, the rating is well-deserved, even if the film doesn't use these elements in a way beyond its needs. The film is violent, sometimes even cruel, but still manages to pack in surprisingly touching moments. The fact that the film is based on a true story adds an element of realism that helps ratchet up the tension to sometimes uncomfortable levels. This is entirely justified as Mazur becomes increasingly entangled in the dark and dangerous world of drug cartels.

Bryan Cranston's performance is praised in a commonly used story

The intruder received pretty solid reviews from audiences and critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, both critics and viewers gave the film a respectable 72% and 71% positive ratings, respectively. The film was described as entertaining, relentlessly suspenseful and intelligently constructed. While the film's critics lamented that it exceeded familiar plot lines, they also praised the performances of the assembled cast in the gripping and menacing story. “Moviegoers need another movie about the drug trade as much as they need a hole in the head,” said Film Frenzy’s Matt Brunson before continuing, “but The intruder does just enough right to make it a welcome addition.”

Cranston as the lead was highly praised by critics, who noted that the actor found his true fame in the form of corrupt characters. Cranston compared his portrayal of Mazur to his legendary Walter White and was described as dynamic in an Oscar-worthy, attention-grabbing role. Leguizamo's performance as Mazur's partner, the unpredictable Emir, was considered explosive. Both Kruger and Ryan became known for their smart and strong female characters who held their own in the explosive yet entertaining film.

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While the film disappointed at the box office, grossing only $22 million worldwide despite the film's budget being estimated at $28 million, audiences who saw the film responded positively. Fans of the film called it well-written, with quality characters and unexpected depth. The film was described as stylish for its gritty 1980s feel and fascinating perspective on the undercover drug trade. Critics of the film noted that while the script was entertaining, it paid too little attention to the talented cast and the film as a whole was ultimately forgettable.

Published in 2016, The intruder Directed by Brad Furman (director of The Lincoln Lawyer Film). Other actors included in the cast include Benjamin Bratt (Miss Congeniality), Olympia Dukakis (Steel magnolias), Amy Ryan (The office) and Jason Isaacs (from the Harry Potter Series). The film is based on Mazur's autobiographical novel of the same name, which was adapted into a film by Ellen Brown Furman. Although the film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, many viewers missed it the first time around in terms of box office. Viewers now have another chance to see Cranston's crime thriller. The intruder is available to stream on Netflix.