El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) User Reviews (1,936)

A farewell to Jesse Pinkman

[sebastianmitton · 8/10 · 11 October 2019]

El Camino was to Jesse, what Felina was to Walt.

I was fine with how Breaking Bad ended, and was fine with how they left Jesse's character driving off into the night. But over the last few episodes of Breaking Bad, the show focused more on Walt and very little on his off sider.

El Camino was the farewell to Mr Pinkman that we didn't quite get from Breaking Bad.

Before the movie came out I had asked the question " is this going to be a story worth telling?"

My answer? Yes, El Camino was a story worth being told.

People are expecting too much

[amazingkick · 8/10 · 11 October 2019]

Everyone thought that El Camino would be better or equal to Breaking Bad; but the thing is you can't surpass perfection. Breaking Bad is undoubtedly the best or at least one of the best TV series of all time. Just because it isn't better than BrBa doesn't mean it sucks. This film is Jesse's Felina. Wonderful cinematography, great acting, great directing by Gilligan and fan favorite characters return. It however has slow pacing but all in all is a solid film.

Good ending for Jesse, nothing amazing though

[khashayarmahmoudi-09023 · 7/10 · 11 October 2019]

Well as someone who really enjoyed the journey that Walter and Jesse shared in Breaking bad I gotta say this was a solid ending for the whole story. however, this could have easily been an extra episode rather than a whole movie but i'm really glad that the whole breaking bad story is kinda finished and they are not gonna make a whole sequel of movies unlike most franchises nowadays. Anyone who has watched the BB series should watch this just don't get your expectations too high.

Felina was the wrapping paper, El Camino is the ribbon.

[TylerWebb19 · 10/10 · 12 October 2019]

It's sad to see the amount of people disappointed in this movie. I understand this is all subjective put personally I thought the movie was incredible. It was the perfect epilogue to the series and completed Jesse's story in such a satisfying way. It's the closure we as the audience could only desire, and more than a tribute to the series. So please, realize that this was never meant to be what Endgame was for the MCU, with crazy SFX and action non-stop, but rather Gilligan's masterpiece being fully finished.

Felina was the wrapping paper, this is the ribbon.

Todd got fat.

[jaysmith-904-879567 · 7/10 · 11 October 2019]

This was very good, of course, it was always going to be. It was cool to see what happened to Jesse and also really good to see some old characters. The trouble was, Todd got fat and I couldn't get past it. I lost whole scenes thinking why couldn't he just go on a diet for like a month?

Anyway, it was cool and fun to go back to BB - not quite worth all the hype though unfortunately.

What were you guys expecting?

[cstover-28468 · 9/10 · 12 October 2019]

A lot of the reviewers on here seem to be disappointed in what this movie was about, as if they expected Walt to rise from the grave and Jesse and zombie Walt go on a rampage killing anyone and everyone who ever wronged them. This movie was about Jesse and what happened to him directly after the events of Breaking Bad, as well as giving us some more insight into just how badly he was treated while being held captive by Uncle Jack and the neo-nazi gang. And it did exactly that in a way that was actually even better than I had anticipated. It was full of suspense and really kinda put Jesse in a similar situation as Walt, where he had to do whatever it took to get what he needed. I loved this movie and I'm so glad to have a proper send-off for a character that I loved.

Not bad...

[zoherdhiya · 7/10 · 11 October 2019]

It just feels like an 45mins episode which is stretched for 2hrs.I think it would've been better if they had created a mini series of 3 episodes instead of a movie.In the mini series maybe they could've shown how he escaped , what he did after reaching alaska and all. I don't know maybe its just me but this movie felt empty , like it didn't make a difference in jesse pinkman's story.

This one totally satisfied my curiosity. Terrific closure n terrific friends.

[Fella_shibby · 9/10 · 17 February 2022]

I am generous with a 9 cos I enjoyed this movie and was lucky to see this immediately aft finishing all the 5 seasons back to back.

Who wud not wanna have Skinny Pete n Badger as their friends?

The duel between Jesse and Neil is a fantastic treat for fans of the Western genre.

The cinematography n locations added an extra charm.

Paul nailed his character n gave a solid performance. His character's transformation n the way he gets to say goodbye to his friends n family is epic.

Aaron Paul deserves more films.

This movie worked for me cos I was able to recall all the familiar faces and everything related to the series as I saw this immediately aft finishing all the 5 seasons.

good filmmaking

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 13 October 2019]

Walter is dead. Jesse is on the run after escaping from the Brotherhood. He steals Todd's El Camino. This is a direct sequel to the finish of the TV show with many flashbacks. Those flashbacks are more or less fan service to bring back familiar characters. The ending is not really in doubt. Getting there has a couple of fun Breaking Bad scenes. The fridge and the vacuum are classic Breaking Bad. The style and the filmmaking is a continuation of the TV show. The story however has limited tension. While each individual turn may be unpredictable, the direction and the final target is very much. This may not be a truly necessity of the franchise. It adds very little to the story. It's not expanding the universe. It's more tying up a few loose threads which aren't begging to be tied down.

Todd.

[ledzepmj · 8/10 · 11 October 2019]

Did the story need to be told? Probably not. Todd was far too distracting for me to believe this was taking place during the same timeline as the show instead of years later because he did not age well. Aside from things like that I still enjoyed it, it was nice to see our old friends again.

Nothing special, just nice.

[DoxMe · 6/10 · 11 October 2019]

Nice extra ending to Breaking Bad. Nothing special, just a cool way to show us that Jesse is okay and finally did what he want.

The series should only have been extended if the concept was absolutely stunning. It wasn't. It felt really forced.

[curiousbush · 5/10 · 11 October 2019]

The longer I think about it, the more disappointed I get. The entire movie felt like a fan fiction. The Wild West shootout? Really? All the new characters, none of which are remotely memorable? This movie just didn't need to happen. It didn't help that the characters look visibly older (and in Todd's case, 10x fatter) which takes you out of the experience.

It wasn't horrible, but it isn't good enough to stand alone, nor is it up to the quality of Breaking Bad Season 5, where the franchise left off. I just wish this movie didn't happen.

Far from essential, but a welcome additional period in the world and its style

[bob the moo · 16 August 2020]

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. I'm sort of conflicted by it, but generally I enjoyed it and appreciated it as an epilogue to the main series. The upside of it is that it does fill in blanks around a character, story, and world, that I'm already engaged in. 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. 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. Certainly it is far from being the impressive expansion of Better Call Saul.

The style does help this, and it uses the long pauses and space well. Paul adds a lot too, turning in a great performance throughout and producing elements not in the dialogue. 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. 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.

An Honest Review

[neo_odin_1 · 6/10 · 15 October 2019]

Like many people, I believe that breaking bad is the best tv series of all time. Much of this credit goes to Vince Gilligan who is meticulous for detail and placing strands that eventually weave together to form a brilliantly coherent story with no stray threads. This is the main reason why I am so disappointed in El Camino:

With Gilligan's eye for detail, why on earth didn't he tell the actors to try to get in the same shape they were in 6 years ago? Nobody is shaming anybody for their body image, but all the comments regarding "continuity" are well founded when we are so used to masterful story telling and world building from Vince. It is distracting and takes you out of the moment.

The writing is also not at the level we are used to - we are made to believe that Robert Forster's (RIP) character was a true professional by insisting that Jessie pay the full amount due. I'm fine with that, BUT if you want to portray the character in this way, why on earth would he leave the vehicle that he uses to smuggle away the state's most wanted criminals in plain view at his place of business?? It makes no sense and is out of character! However, the real reason he asked for the full amount of money was so we could see Jessie have a wild west duel with a welder for some reason..... What happened with the writing here???

Aaron Paul's acting was very good, but I'm sorry the whole thing felt like it was made solely for the money. I understand that the reason why people work is for money (writer's, directors etc), but you should at least stick to your vision and not rush these things for a quick paycheck.

Still a better ending than game of thrones

[miss-r-marie · 8/10 · 13 October 2019]

Thank you Vince for rising from your slumber to give us a second breaking bad finale that was still better than game of thrones.

Not a 10/10 like all these fanboys are giving it

[coachchris-24515 · 7/10 · 11 October 2019]

Here's a honest review. It's solid but not great. It tells the story of what happens to Jesse following the events of Breaking Bad and what he needs to do to try and flee the town. If you're expecting the high octane drama of Breaking Bad, it's not here. It's a suspenseful slow-burn that left me feeling like I didn't get what I was expecting. Cool little story about Jesse, but not the fireworks that is Breaking Bad. And definitely not a 10/10 that all these moochers are giving it.

Solid addition to an amazing franchize

[aarongnr · 8/10 · 11 October 2019]

To those saying its "a masterpiece": It's not. There's nothing in this movie we haven't seen before and that's ok. In its context and with the background this is a solid sendoff for Jesse with some amazing moments and some good fanservice (maybe 1° too much for my taste).

It was not as good as I hoped it would be, but it's certainly a good movie and I'm happy this hasn't gone wrong.

Not sure if Vince is planning on doing some more of these, but I'd be down.

Hmm, like a long slow suspenseful episode

[davidbayjp · 6/10 · 11 October 2019]

It feels like a 42 minute episode was stretched to 2 hours through not-always-interesting flashbacks and filler writing. Several scenes felt stretched a minute or two longer than necessary. The result is a slowly told suspense story with Jesse encountering too many conveniently timed coincidences and hurdles, one after the other, than believable or perhaps I mean tolerable to the viewer.

I'm a fan of the original series and consider it to be one of the best TV shows of all time. Unfortunately this latest release isn't really close to the same level of depth and creativity. I expected a better story tbh.

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Review (Spoiler Free) .

[aaryanb-63444 · 10/10 · 11 October 2019]

El Camino was not only an amazing sequel to the series finale of Breaking Bad, but an amazing movie itself. The movie is set immediately after the events of Breaking Band's finale, showcasing Jesse Pinkman in his car, driving away. It brings back the familiar faces of characters like Mike, Badger, Skinny Pete, etc. It was full of suspense, having viewers on edge about what would happen to Jesse throughout the course of the film. The cinematography in this movie was amazing, there were so many beautiful shots that could be used as a wallpaper, both as a Breaking Bad fan or in general. It was slightly comedic, but very dark. The movie is filled with flashbacks and Jesse's memories of the Neo Nazis he was forced to work for, even showcasing his good/peaceful side that shows he doesn't want violence to be his first option, yet, he needs it to be one after everything he had been through. I was originally going to watch it in theaters, but I couldn't help myself, being a huge Breaking Bad fan myself. I believe you'd love this film, if you haven't watched breaking bad, then go watch it. The show had amazing writing, acting, directing, etc. This movie is less like long Breaking Bad episode, and more like a tribute to a character who needed more closure, it closes Jesse's story well. Vince Gilligan did well in creating a continuation to a series that ended amazingly. Again, a 10/10 from me. Tried to keep it as spoiler free as possible lmao.

Disappointing and bland

[perica-43151 · 6/10 · 12 October 2019]

Was this movie made by the same author who made Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul? Did he put less effort in this than in his average 45 minute episode? Does aging really have this rapid deteriorating effects on both the director and the actors? This movie poses so many troubling questions.

The plot of the movie is very simple, and is delivered in a confident manner of some filler episodes of the famous series. Cameos, done as mostly flashbacks, of Mike, Heisenberg, Jane the girlfriend are all checked in an OK way. What movie lacks is interesting plot or any surprises. One particularly stupid gunfight falls far short of the standards even of filler episodes of the main series. We do not get to see what happened to Walt's family (did his plagiarizing rich friends deliver the goods etc), and closure regards mostly Jesse, but that is not the real reason the movie is so bland. One cringe worthy flashback involves fat Todd, who should have been digitalized or put on some heavy diet (as should have some other actors who aged much, deep fakes should have done the job). The one nice point was friendship of skinny Pete and Badger, but the whole thing felt like one stretched out and mostly filler episode. Quite mediocre for a feature film, and disappointing given the quality of the series, yet I will mark it a bit over what it deserves on account of good old days (should be rated much closer to the bottom objectively).

It ain't over til it's over

[kosmasp · 9/10 · 28 October 2019]

Lenny Kravitz knew best ... Music reference aside, this movie continues from where Breaking Bad left us. So suffice to say that this was made for fans of the show. And I will assume that you have seen the TV show, therefor do not read on, if you haven't.

The very last episode of Breaking Bad seemed to round things up. Almost all loose ends were tight up. Especially when it came to Walter White. 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. And since his character had something to offer us still ... the creator of Breaking Bad felt he could satisfy the need from fans to have more.

And for fans the movie is filled with little pieces of callbacks and nice references. Not to mention some flashbacks with some of our favorite characters (to hate). 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). 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 ... even more so than Better call Saul made them do it (a show I haven't watched yet) ...

More of the same

[jochemunlimited · 7/10 · 11 October 2019]

For me this wat a bit of a flat movie. It is more of the same of breaking bad. Nice acting, nice scenes, some twists and humour. But I had no special feeling. Yes we know now what happend to Jesse, but did I really need to know? So the urgency to see this movie is not there for me. It is nice to know but nothing more.

Apply Yourself

[jdodsworth · 5/10 · 14 October 2019]

Complete letdown. No real drive on the story, loose ends not tied up and well, Fatt Damon says it all. All these fan boys giving it a 10 are rating with their heart and not their head. I am a massive breaking bad fan however, this really didn't cut it for me, complete disappointment.

I don't know what's to like in this movie...

[k-25188 · 6/10 · 11 October 2019]

The ending maybe? Jesse's finally free? Walter showing up in a flashback? Other than these, the movie just doesn't feel like Breaking Bad. No villains. No mind games. No chemistry/science. Just Wild West gun fight. Kind of feel like a compilation of deleted scenes. I was hoping they would write something better considering they had 6 years.