*Cartel 2045* is a film that epitomizes wasted potential, and not in a good way. The idea of combining a futuristic setting with cartel warfare and killer robots sounds like it could be a campy, action-packed thrill ride. Unfortunately, the execution is so disastrously poor that it's almost unwatchable.
From the outset, the movie is plagued by horrendous special effects that look like they belong in a low-budget video game rather than a feature film. The CGI robots are laughably bad, completely devoid of any sense of menace or realism, making it impossible to take the action scenes seriously. The acting is just as painful, with wooden performances and cringe-worthy dialogue that make it a chore to sit through each scene.
The plot, such as it is, is a convoluted mess that's hard to follow-and honestly, not worth the effort. The pacing drags, with scenes that seem to go on forever without adding anything meaningful to the story. Any attempt at creating tension or excitement falls flat, and the characters are so poorly developed that you won't care what happens to them.
To make matters worse, the film's attempts at being edgy or provocative come off as cheap and exploitative, adding nothing of substance to the narrative. It's the kind of movie where you constantly check how much time is left, only to give up halfway through because it's just not worth enduring any longer.
**Rating: 1/10**. *Cartel 2045* is a total disaster, marred by awful effects, terrible acting, and a plot that goes nowhere. It's one of those rare films that's so bad, you can't even finish it. Save yourself the time and skip this one entirely.
From the outset, the movie is plagued by horrendous special effects that look like they belong in a low-budget video game rather than a feature film. The CGI robots are laughably bad, completely devoid of any sense of menace or realism, making it impossible to take the action scenes seriously. The acting is just as painful, with wooden performances and cringe-worthy dialogue that make it a chore to sit through each scene.
The plot, such as it is, is a convoluted mess that's hard to follow-and honestly, not worth the effort. The pacing drags, with scenes that seem to go on forever without adding anything meaningful to the story. Any attempt at creating tension or excitement falls flat, and the characters are so poorly developed that you won't care what happens to them.
To make matters worse, the film's attempts at being edgy or provocative come off as cheap and exploitative, adding nothing of substance to the narrative. It's the kind of movie where you constantly check how much time is left, only to give up halfway through because it's just not worth enduring any longer.
**Rating: 1/10**. *Cartel 2045* is a total disaster, marred by awful effects, terrible acting, and a plot that goes nowhere. It's one of those rare films that's so bad, you can't even finish it. Save yourself the time and skip this one entirely.