If you’re a fan of Bryan Cranston, you know you have to go see any movie with him in it. But The Infiltrator is an action-packed, gripping ride – and certainly not for the faint-hearted. In fact, I usually don’t consider myself a member of that category, but I must admit there was more than one time that I had to look away – so disturbingly gory were some scenes.
Based on a true story, the action follows undercover agent and family man who poses as a fraudulent banker cozying up to the big names in the Colombian cartels. The storyline moves faster than what I can only imagine would be a cocaine-high, but Cranston manages to hold the film together, in no small thanks to his robust acting chops. He portrays a man with a double life: a suburban husband and father, but also a federal agent leading a sting operation that threatens not only himself but trusting wife and children.
If you absolutely must see it yourself, I’d recommend a hearty snack that offers both sustenance and flavor. The snack of choice for me was Raisenets.
