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La Máquina

La Máquina

7.3

A boxer and his manager scrambles to deal with the underworld in this thrilling comedy-drama

TV Show

Mexico, United States of America
Spanish
Comedy, Drama
2024

TLDR

So glad to see Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna get together to maximize their joint slay.

What it's about

After a devastating loss, boxer Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna has a shot at making a comeback thanks to his manager and best friend Andy Lujan. However, when a nefarious organization rears its head, making it to fight night becomes a matter of life and death, both due to the mysterious gang and Osuna’s ailing mind.

The take

After more than a decade apart on-screen, Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna finally reunite in La Máquina. While they maintained their friendship off-screen, it’s just so fun to see them take on a more comedic dynamic as they snipe at each other, get into trouble, and scramble to get things right. It’s the best part of this series, and with Gabriel Ripstein’s direction, the series is never boring, continuing to move in unexpected directions with swiveling camera movements and such a slick score. While there are some issues with the pacing, La Máquina is fun to watch, especially when focused on their leads.

What stands out

Besties Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, of course. The whole series stemmed from them wanting to collaborate, so it’s no surprise that they’re the stars here.

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