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Riddled with cocaine, bullets to the head and Bryan Cranston, The Infiltrator is a delightfully bloody mess splattering the silver screen and an action-packed, gripping ride. Based on a true story, the action follows undercover agent and family man Bob Mazur (Cranston), who poses as a fraudulent banker cozying up to the big names in the Colombian drug-trafficking industry. Under the umbrella of infamous Pablo Escobar, Mazur, his audacious partner Emir (John Leguizamo) and alluring fake fiancee Kathy (Diane Kruger) try to keep the cocaine from reaching American soil. The storyline moves faster than a cocaine high, but Cranston holds the film together. It gives two sides to every cartel's story, as Mazur and Kathy befriend the family of Escobar's right-hand-man, which is as welcoming as it is corrupt. Flying stacks of bills from Florida, Central America and Europe, The Infiltrator sure makes cartel life look cushy.
Rated R.
Critic's Grade: A-.
Willamette Week