Checkmate

2024 [SPANISH]

Action / Comedy / Thriller

IMDb Rating 4.3/10 10 399 399

Plot summary

Duque, an international secret agent who retired years ago after a traumatic event, is forced to return to action when a commando operative kidnaps his niece and forces him to steal a precious scientific formula as part of the ransom.

Director

Jorge Nisco Photo
Jorge Nisco

Top cast

Tsahi Halevi Photo
Tsahi Halevi as Iair
José Eduardo Derbez Photo
José Eduardo Derbez as Molo
Santiago Soto Photo
Santiago Soto as Hombre Maletín Tanger
Facundo Suárez Photo
Facundo Suárez as Cruce Feria Tanger 3 / Auto Particular MDZ Persec 1
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958.41 MB
1280*534
Spanish 2.0
NR
Subtitles es  us  pt  
24 fps
1 hr 44 min
Seeds 3
1.92 GB
1920*800
Spanish 5.1
NR
Subtitles es  us  pt  
24 fps
1 hr 44 min
Seeds 3
1.74 GB
1920*800
Spanish 5.1
NR
Subtitles es  us  pt  
24 fps
1 hr 44 min
Seeds 3

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by kosmasp 5 / 10

Celebrate good times(?)

No pun intended - obviously referring to one of the best known songs by Kool and the Gang (not the only one they are know for of course). That said the movie is I reckon ok or decent - but you really have to suspend your disbelief. This may or may not work for you - it is not a great movie either way.The actors do their best to convey the story. Not sure if you are fed up with kidnapping stories - but the action has to be warranted somehow. There have been worse reasons to go after people then trying to rescue a loved one. The action itself is well done overall, though nothing special - I think I do reflect that with my voting too. I've seen worse movies, but I have seen way better ones too ... if you have the time and that floats your boat ... go for it.
Reviewed by compugor 6 / 10

Dubbed spoof action comedy romp

Not to be taken seriously, its just grounded enough in the espionage genre to maintain engagement throughout all the ridiculosity. Appropriate soundtracking ends with Kool & the Gang's party classic Celebrate, reveled in at a bar mitzvah in Tel Aviv. An unusual combination of intrigue and slapstick makes it watchable in spite of the awkward multi-language patois being spoken, dubbed and subtitled in a convoluted manner that actually goes with the zany characterizations and circumstances. All in all, with respectable cinematography, adequate effects, tongue-in-cheek humor and plenty of action this flick winds up being likeable.
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