Ripstein previously directed onHere on Earth, which Bernal co-created and starred in.
Gael Garcia Bernal Is Exceptional in ‘La Maquina’
Gael Garcia Bernal is an incrediblyunderrated actor.
His work inLa Maquinais exceptional.
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Esteban is a very complex character, and boxings answer to the tortured poet trope.
He is endlessly compelling as he navigates these extreme highs and lows.
But it isnt just Esteban that Andy treats with indifference.
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Josefina is a fascinating character.
She largely hovers on the periphery of Andys life, drifting in and out as the plot requires.
She feels like an extension of thetyrannical mother stereotypethat telenovelas are rife with.
The actor also briefly discusses his excitement for ‘The Boys: Mexico’ spinoff series.
The stakes are high, but they can only mine so much emotion from an apathetic audience.
Most ofLa Maquinas issues are rooted in the series pacing choices.
Instead, it leads to feeling like youre ona rollercoaster with a few occasional drops.
La Maquinapremieres with all six episodes October 9 on Hulu.
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A compelling look into the dark underbelly of boxing.
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