'El Camino' cooks up a weaker batch of 'Breaking Bad'

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REVIEW: 'El Camino' cooks up a weaker batch of 'Breaking Bad'

"El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" is whether it justifies returning to a series whose finish, if not completely closed-ended, was wholly satisfying. The answer is a qualified no, as the initial rush from seeing Aaron Paul back in the role — coupled with an assortment of clever callbacks — don't fully warrant cooking up this sequel.

Without spoiling anything, the movie — written and directed by series creator Vince Gilligan — basically picks up where the show left off , charting Jesse's next moves from there. What ensues, though, is essentially a rather low-octane thriller, punctuated by trips down memory lane. And while there are some fine moments buried within all that — some showcasing Gilligan's quirky streak, like an incongruous rendition of the song"Sharing the Night Together" — it still feels a trifle unnecessary.

As with"Downton Abbey," this"Breaking Bad" revival stems more from a desire to capitalize on a beloved property — the very definition of a"You might also like" suggestion — than the creative spark that the show regularly delivered.

 

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