Perhaps the major problem with ANACLETO is that the story line is almost the same as KINGSMAN THE SECRET SERVICE (2014). *****SPOILER ALERT ***** Both are based on a comic. Both have prospective agents and mentors (a father in this case), somewhat comic villains and treacherous bosses *****END OF SPOILER *****
However, similarities end thee. While KINGSMAN had a production budget ANACLETO can only dream of; the Spanish movie keeps its roots and related humor (nobody knows what the name of the secret agency stands for; agents complain about salaries and have not budget for an helicopter or to work overtime or gadgets). Sadly; there are many comic moments but you keep waiting for more.
In terms of action and violence ; ANACLETO really delivers. There are some well made but comically staged fights, explosions, shootings and violent deaths. Some scenes are really strong and cruel; blood is almost absent.
Acting is superb; Imanol Arias is very good; but Quim Guitierrez really delivers a fine and not overacted performance.
Other characters are good too.
However, similarities end thee. While KINGSMAN had a production budget ANACLETO can only dream of; the Spanish movie keeps its roots and related humor (nobody knows what the name of the secret agency stands for; agents complain about salaries and have not budget for an helicopter or to work overtime or gadgets). Sadly; there are many comic moments but you keep waiting for more.
In terms of action and violence ; ANACLETO really delivers. There are some well made but comically staged fights, explosions, shootings and violent deaths. Some scenes are really strong and cruel; blood is almost absent.
Acting is superb; Imanol Arias is very good; but Quim Guitierrez really delivers a fine and not overacted performance.
Other characters are good too.