Dude, I just came across this El Chapo movie: *La trágica historia real detrás de ‘El Federal de Caminos’*, a Netflix production. The film, starring Alfonso Herrera and Laisha Wilkins, apparently shows the capture of 'El Chapo' from the perspective of regular cops. Netflix calls it a 'Mexican film,' but now everyone on social media is debating what’s true and what’s not.
Have any of you watched it? For those who have, was it actually good, or is it just Netflix’s marketing strategy? Instead of arguing, what do you think—should I watch it or not? 🤔
Have you watched the El Chapo movie? Where is the Alfonso Herrera vs. Laisha Wilkins controversy headed?
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I totally breezed through that one yesterday, honestly. I actually liked Herrera’s performance, but Laisha Wilkins’ was a bit confusing for me. When they tried to play up that “federal” angle, the film kind of stumbled. Do you think that capture scene was really that important, or was it a bit overhyped?
Whoa, I dug deep into this movie because I was genuinely curious how they'd deliver that “point of view” thing in something that portrays one of Mexico’s darkest periods. Netflix’s project nicknamed “El Federal de Caminos” isn’t really a continuation of the *El Chapo* (2017) mini‑series; it focuses more on the “agents’ story” behind that series. In other words, it’s not about Chapo’s capture, but about the ordinary cops chasing him. That’s already the most debated part of the film. People say it’s supposed to be “from the perspective of regular police,” yet almost the entire focus ends up on Chapo’s son and the events surrounding him. So Netflix’s claim of a “Mexican film” is a bit misleading.
The debate between Alfonso Herrera and Laisha Wilkins is partially spot‑on. Alfonso keeps saying that the iconic characters in the show (like the young actor playing Chapo’s son) are unnecessarily blown up and the story gets distorted. Laisha, on the other hand, argues that the series actually draws inspiration from the “SWAT police” characters it centers on. I think both have points and miss the mark in places. Alfonso’s gripe is about how far the story strays from reality—Chapo’s son has already been covered in numerous documentaries. Wilkins’s side is more defensive because she sees the film more as a drama than a “true story.”
Is the film actually good? I think calling it “good” is tricky. Its strong point is that it shows the complexity of Mexico during that era. The cinematography and tension elements are solid. But let’s not ignore the other side: like many Netflix projects, it starts out as a “true story” and then over‑dramatizes characters’ motivations and plotlines. Whether you should watch it or not depends on your perspective. If you’re a true‑story purist, it might be a bit disappointing; if you just want action, it could be an entertaining mini‑series.