Ok. I admit it. I missed Mel. Good to see him back in fine form. But he is still a schmuck offscreen.

Well, wasn't expecting much but it was very entertaining (a fast pacing story, funny situations, a good dose of action and characters that feel real even if a they are sometimes a little too stereotypical), although the flick and its outcome is a little predictable and cheesy. None the less you could spend your time much worse than by watching Mel Gibson in Get The Gringo!

I honestly wasn’t expecting much from Get the Gringo. The trailer and the premise made it seem like just another forgettable movie, but in the end, it turned out to be a pretty pleasant surprise. Mel Gibson, as usual, completely owns the screen with his perfect mix of craziness, charisma, and wit. You can tell he’s comfortable in this kind of role, where everything is a little dirty, a little wild, and where his character seems to thrive in the chaos. The film moves at a brisk pace and never really lets you get bored. There’s violence, dark humor, and that prison setting that feels like a mix between a nightmare and a satire—exaggerated, yes, but very entertaining. Not everything works perfectly: some of the supporting characters are close to being caricatures, and a few scenes try to be more shocking than believable, but nothing that ruins the experience. You could call it a "guy movie" in the best sense: adrenaline, over-the-top characters, and crazy situations pushed to the limit. Even if it goes a bit overboard at times, the truth is it flies by and leaves you in a good mood. Without being a masterpiece, Get the Gringo is a prison thriller with a lot of personality, well-executed, and above all, a whole lot of fun to watch.

"Get The Gringo" is all about Mel Gibson. This is a return to form for him. He's charismatic as the main character. Tough, funny and street smart, he transforms this otherwise quirky dark comedy into an action flick worth watching. The supporting cast is underwhelming except for the little boy. He's practically Mel's equal when on his home turf and the two of them together have great chemistry. As the movie rolls along, it gets very violent, as most of Gibson's movies do. It doesn't finish up as well as it starts, primarily as the relationship between Mel, the boy and his mother grows. It is an entertaining movie though, and it's great to see Gibson own a movie like this again. It's no "Road Warrior" or "Lethal Weapon" or anything, but it's pretty solid overall.

Mel Gibson does not disappoint! Wonderful movie.