When it comes to wrapping up a show, a movie seems to be the solution.
“Serenity” was supposed to wrap up “Firefly,” but they ended up doing more episodes anyway.
Or take “Samurai Jack,” for example. It was originally going to be all wrapped up with a movie, but it fell through. Instead, some of the best episodes ever came out years later.
Whether a show wraps up via a movie or another show, just please wrap it up.
“El Camino” sought to take the place as a movie wrapping up a TV show.
“Breaking Bad” ended six years ago. Its prequel show “Better Call Saul” has been well received after the show ended, but it could not satisfy fans forever.
Vince Gilligan secretly worked on this project and filmed it in November 2018. Vince Gilligan crafted this masterpiece in 60 days.
The movie takes place immediately after the series finale of “Breaking Bad,” with Jessie Pinkman escaping in an El Camino. There are two things on his mind: he’s glad to be free and he needs to get out of New Mexico. The police are out looking for him and it’s not going to be easy for him to escape.
This movie ties together the series well. While Gilligan could have done another season, it’s great he chose a movie instead to provide quick closure. His directing is amazing, showing off the tension as Pinkman tries to evade the law and find a way out of New Mexico.
Aaron Paul nails it as Jessie. He was already amazing in the show, but the movie shows what he went through and how he wants to leave everything behind. It shows him in a way we never expected: tactical, careful and intimidating.
There are all sorts of callbacks to the series as well, whether it be little easter eggs or appearances by characters.
It’s best to catch up on all the episodes before watching the movie. They do have a recap at the beginning, so any newcomers who want to see what the movie is about can get briefed on the story.
This movie was a great way to finish off the series and provide closure after what happened in the finale. This movie gets a 4/5.
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