BAD (AKA MALA)

Cinemavixion Review

Israel Adrián Caetano's 'BAD (aka MALA)' presents a compelling, albeit grim, narrative centered on Rosario, a vigilante assassin with a unique modus operandi: targeting men who perpetrate domestic abuse. Florencia Raggi delivers a potent performance as the enigmatic killer, whose carefully constructed myth is shattered upon her capture. The film takes a sharp turn when Maria, a seemingly fragile invalid, orchestrates Rosario's escape, setting the stage for a complex and morally ambiguous partnership. The ensuing 'different job' hints at a deeper, more intricate plot, exploring themes of survival, retribution, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator. Caetano masterfully crafts an atmosphere of tension and psychological drama, drawing viewers into a world where justice is served outside the law, and the price of freedom is steep.