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Miss Bala

Miss Bala

Action · 2019

Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.

Movie details

Miss Bala

“Who would you become to save your family?”

2019 Action 1h 44m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Miss Bala?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Catherine Hardwicke

Written by

Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer

Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez

Gloria

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Lino

Aislinn Derbez

Aislinn Derbez

Isabel

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Brian

Damián Alcázar

Damián Alcázar

Chief Saucedo

Ricardo Abarca

Ricardo Abarca

Pollo

Cristina Rodlo

Cristina Rodlo

Suzu

Court is in session

Put Miss Bala 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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