66
Metascore
15 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90SalonAndrew O'HehirSalonAndrew O'HehirTrapero makes naturalistic films with plenty of sex, violence and dark humor; in Carancho you can see the influence of 1950s film noir, the ballsy renegades of 1970s American cinema (especially early Martin Scorsese) and a little touch of the Coen brothers.
- 80MovielineMichelle OrangeMovielineMichelle OrangeCarancho moves into heist mode in its final act, and the lovingly balanced, placid frames give way to thrilling turbulence.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoA technical and performance success. The chemistry between Sosa and Lujan heats up the screen as their lives spiral out of control.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAt heart an unlovely love story illuminated by sudden flares of violence, the film reeks of hopelessness and moral destitution, offering its lovers few means of escape.
- 60Time OutDavid FearTime OutDavid FearAs a thriller, however, the film only comes alive in fits and starts.
- Punishing for some, it could be just the cup of tea for the young male demographic.
- 50Village VoiceNick SchagerVillage VoiceNick SchagerShort on genuine suspense and long on righteous anger, the film is bolstered by a sturdy performance by Darín that brings emotional nuance to an underwritten role.
- 50Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternWall Street JournalJoe MorgensternThis drama, directed by Pablo Trapero, is violent, and unconcerned with easy redemption. That makes it hard to watch, though fascinating for its performances, and the bottomless corruption it portrays.