For as much as one could argue the lack of necessity in this films existence, it was a nice way to fully "close" the series and the best way I've heard it put as being an epilogue.
So, the closing chapter, as you might expect given its infinitely shorter run time than the series there's little in the way of action and offers more of an introspective dive into the character of Jesse, who frankly possesses the most depth on the shows entire roster. Bringing back into play a few old faces as well as tying off some loose ends Jesse's struggle to regain the person he once was is extremely interesting to see unfold with his physical state changing as he slowly re-emerges from his largely shaken state following his escape from the compound. With the goal of leaving town his final target, it was nice to be along for the journey as he finishes business before getting that clean slate to start afresh, eventually driving off to the Alaskan 'sunset' if you will leaving the past behind him.
Told largely in flashbacks to give a little context for actions in the present, it was nice to see the relationships in slightly more intimate levels between Jesse and Walter as well as his captor Todd as he frees his prisoners to help him for a weekend, at the ground level it really helps you understand the films events as much like 'Joker' which has recently released you get very little in terms of exposition or typical features which feed you information, as such relying on prior knowledge of the shows events to get the best experience from this. Boasting excellent production value and really nearly jumping through time to great emotional effect I'd say it's probably one of the years best even if it does contain a slightly camp and I'll fitting action sequence (you'll know it when you see it) but in all, totally worth a watch
So, the closing chapter, as you might expect given its infinitely shorter run time than the series there's little in the way of action and offers more of an introspective dive into the character of Jesse, who frankly possesses the most depth on the shows entire roster. Bringing back into play a few old faces as well as tying off some loose ends Jesse's struggle to regain the person he once was is extremely interesting to see unfold with his physical state changing as he slowly re-emerges from his largely shaken state following his escape from the compound. With the goal of leaving town his final target, it was nice to be along for the journey as he finishes business before getting that clean slate to start afresh, eventually driving off to the Alaskan 'sunset' if you will leaving the past behind him.
Told largely in flashbacks to give a little context for actions in the present, it was nice to see the relationships in slightly more intimate levels between Jesse and Walter as well as his captor Todd as he frees his prisoners to help him for a weekend, at the ground level it really helps you understand the films events as much like 'Joker' which has recently released you get very little in terms of exposition or typical features which feed you information, as such relying on prior knowledge of the shows events to get the best experience from this. Boasting excellent production value and really nearly jumping through time to great emotional effect I'd say it's probably one of the years best even if it does contain a slightly camp and I'll fitting action sequence (you'll know it when you see it) but in all, totally worth a watch