![]() When he finally found it, it seemed like a no-brainer, since it was always known that Todd and his Uncle Jack always had a preference for cold, hard cash. ![]() Though I did enjoy Jesse's search for the money Todd had stashed in his apartment. Jesse's confrontation with the Kandy Mechanical crew is just as visceral as any from BB, and is probably the most noteworthy portion of the story. Occasional flashbacks occur that reveal footage that wasn't seen in the original series but just as well could have been, taking place during the earlier five year run. Be that as it may, if you were invested in BB, you'll enjoy this look at Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), on the run from authorities while seeking the money left behind by former associate and later jail keeper Todd (Jesse Plemons). In that respect, it could have easily been presented as two additional episodes of that program. I thought it would take place roughly five or six years following the events of "Breaking Bad", but instead it picks up right where the series left off in 2013. I had somewhat different expectations for this movie. If you have this though, it is easy to overlook its weaker elements, and simply enjoy it for the confidence it has in itself, and its genuine interest in its characters. Even with this though it is not an essential film, and it is not one that can be watched without having watched the series - as it does rely on the viewer being already bought into it as a world, and already having affection for the characters. Paul adds a lot too, turning in a great performance throughout and producing elements not in the dialogue. The style does help this, and it uses the long pauses and space well. Certainly it is far from being the impressive expansion of Better Call Saul. Within this though it must be said that it could easily have been an hour to do the same thing, and even what constitutes events within this film, could be argued to be padding that doesn't add much. It does this with the high production value and engaging style that Gilligan brings to his work, and he has a great eye for space and detail. ![]() The upside of it is that it does fill in blanks around a character, story, and world, that I'm already engaged in. I'm sort of conflicted by it, but generally I enjoyed it and appreciated it as an epilogue to the main series. I managed to avoid the hype of this film I did look forward to it, but it was only some time after release that I remembered it and sat to give it a go. even more so than Better call Saul made them do it (a show I haven't watched yet). Yes there was not an absolute need for this movie, but what it does is expanding on the ending and giving us something that transcends the TV show and may even elevate it - not to mention get many people to rewatch the original series. So yes I do understand if some feel this undermines the end of the actual TV show, but that would be missing the bigger picture (no pun intended). Not to mention some flashbacks with some of our favorite characters (to hate). And for fans the movie is filled with little pieces of callbacks and nice references. the creator of Breaking Bad felt he could satisfy the need from fans to have more. And since his character had something to offer us still. And what was Breaking Bad if not a show about a teacher who became this bigger than life villain? Well Aaron Paul had something to say about that. The very last episode of Breaking Bad seemed to round things up. And I will assume that you have seen the TV show, therefor do not read on, if you haven't. So suffice to say that this was made for fans of the show. ![]() Music reference aside, this movie continues from where Breaking Bad left us.
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