The Initiated

2023

Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 69% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 69%
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 914 914

Plot summary

Based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza and on the character of detective Frank Molina, the filming of Los Initiados took place in Bogotá. In the saga of Frank Molina, which uses the books Lady Massacre, La melancolia de los feos, El diario del fin del mundo and Akelarre, the story of an alcoholic private investigator who unmasks sinister plots within the underworld of Bogotá is told.

Director

Juan Felipe Orozco Photo
Juan Felipe Orozco

Top cast

Andrés Parra Photo
Andrés Parra as Frank Molina
Francisco Denis Photo
Francisco Denis as Padre Lazaro
Juan Pablo Urrego Photo
Juan Pablo Urrego as Ignacio Pombo
Silvia Varón Photo
Silvia Varón as Carmen
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1.01 GB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 51 min
Seeds 2
2.06 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
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1 hr 51 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by davidvpcol 8 / 10

Good first movie

Being the first one done for this little universe, is well done. A former journalist and professor will get his feet wet in a crime story that revolves between power, politics and water. The movie has a noir theme, with very good acting, both will get heavier and better in the second film. The story of this first one is self contained, so no issues if you jump to the second one. The movie is based on the books of the dark themed author Mario Mendoza, so it was very enjoyable plot and film wise . Pace begins slow, but with every new happening increases to it's boiling point and has a satisfying ending, not wanting to say sad or happy, but complete and matching to the film's tone.
Reviewed by r96sk 7 / 10

I enjoyed the premise and how it is portrayed

A good watch, is 'The Initiated'.Andrés Parra, particularly, and Aria Jara add positive performances to this Colombian flick from 2023, one that sets up an interesting story. I enjoyed the premise and how it is portrayed, I would've liked a bit more background on why the world is the way it is but overall it's done well. Visually speaking, it looks nice too.Interesting seeing who was involved in this production, which can be found via Prime Video. Here's how are seen onscreen: Andrés Parra Aria Jara Juan Pablo Urrego Jorge Cao Francisco Denis Victoria Hernández Julio Pachón Jefferson Quiñones José Restrepo Silvia Varón Santamaría Patricia Tamayo Ana Wills. Credit to 'em.
Reviewed by Kukkahattuseta 3 / 10

Credibility problems, but the main problem is a bland and unsurprising plot

The film takes place in a time and place where there is a shortage of clean drinking water. There is no shortage of water itself, because it rains all the time. Rainwater is just so polluted that you can't even drink it when it's boiled. This is the premise of the film. One problem is that nowhere is it explained why even rainwater is so toxic and why the source that poisons the air and thus the rainwater is not addressed. The fact that, after all, no one seems to be in short supply of clean enough water after the beginning of the film adds to the incredulity. This undermines the whole context of the film and its background story.The film also suffers from a lack of credibility. For example, it would have been easy for the hitman to kill Frank at any point in the film, but for some reason this does not happen. The hitman knows where Frank lives, and Frank doesn't even seem to keep the door locked. He is allowed to continue his investigation in peace for an exceptionally long time. Gaby gets beaten up very badly in her last fight, but there is no bruise on her face after the fight. The film therefore had credibility problems in both small and big things.The main challenge, however, was the rather boring and unsurprising plot. The whole thing is revealed quite quickly and then we are bored to watch the progression of a predictable and clichéd plot.
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