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Mutant Action

Mutant Action

Action · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1993

Waging war against all things glamorous and beautiful, crippled terrorists Acción Mutante plot a series of attacks on society's elite, and attempt the kidnapping of a wealthy socialite at her elaborate wedding reception.

Movie details

Mutant Action

1993 Action · Comedy · Science Fiction 1h 33m

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6.3 / 10

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Waging war against all things glamorous and beautiful, crippled terrorists Acción Mutante plot a series of attacks on society's elite, and attempt the kidnapping of a wealthy socialite at her elaborate wedding reception.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Álex de la Iglesia

Written by

Álex de la Iglesia · Jorge Guerricaechevarría

Antonio Resines

Antonio Resines

Ramon Yarritu

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Álex Angulo

Alex Abadie

Frédérique Feder

Frédérique Feder

Patricia Orujo

Juan Viadas

Juan Viadas

Juan Abadie

Karra Elejalde

Karra Elejalde

José Óscar 'Manitas' Tellería

Saturnino García

Saturnino García

César 'Quimicefa' Ravenstein

Fernando Guillén

Fernando Guillén

El ominoso Orujo

Court is in session

Put Mutant Action on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.