Midweek Mention... A Man of Action

Welcome back to the Bad Dads Film Review, where today we're diving into the thrilling world of A Man of Action, a movie that explores the gritty underbelly of criminal enterprise, morality, and the price of a life lived on the edge.

The film is loosely inspired by the life of Lucio Urtubia, a Spanish anarchist who orchestrated a large-scale counterfeiting operation targeting a major American bank.

The film explores the ideological clash between anarchist principles of collective good and the perceived greed and inequality fueled by capitalism, particularly within the banking system. While not explicitly portrayed as a hero, Lucio's actions resonate with some viewers as a form of rebellion against a perceived oppressive system, drawing comparisons to the "Robin Hood" archetype.  The film delves into the personal sacrifices and consequences faced by individuals who choose to fight against the established system. Whilst the impact of Lucio's action had a direct financial impact, the scope of the worldwide banking system that he attacked was simply too large rendering the efforts largely meaningless. Sadly this did have a bearing on our enjoyment of the movie somewhat, but overall, the dads still deemed this one worthy of your time. A strong recommend. 

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