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TACFEST 2024 Review: I´LL CRUSH Y´ALL: Crushing as only way to solve the conflict

“I’ll crush y’all” is a cinematic hooliganism of the best kind, a story written by the ink of violence starred by a bunch of good-for-nothing thugs driven by greed, vice and peculiar codes of conduct that could only be represented in a violent canvas drawn by blood. The supposed seriousness of the script is splashed by big drops of sarcasm and cinism, giving rein in a visual debauchery that indulges the spectator to being dragged into this exciting exercise of the most enjoyable carefree entertainment. The plot presents a tough old-school action hero (Mario Mayo), tough but kind-hearted. one of those screen heroes whom destiny chooses to be heroes despite their initial reluctance to want to be one. A quiet man seeking for peace away from the nuisance world. Those kind of action cinematic heroes whom troubles seems to be constantly knocking at their door. Mario Mayo brawls his way […]

Promotional photo from I'll Crush Y'all for Fantastic Fest

Fantastic Fest XVIII Review: I’LL CRUSH Y’ALL, Come For The Crushing, Stay For The Vengeance

Lee B. Golden III

Spain has been an interesting location to see action titles emerge from in the last decade or so. Like most countries it’s not typically known for the kinds of productions that get talked about on platforms like this one, so when something like Kike Narcea’s latest Iberian coming-out party, I’ll Crush Y’all! makes an entrance, it’s totally reasonable if heads turn in response. Actor Mario Mayo is the go-to this time around, billed as Spain’s answer to Jason Statham although his size, look and build give off more Vince Vaughn a la Brawl In Cell Block 99 than anything. He plays Gabriel – formerly of the nickname “Nuthead” (or Tarado), an ex-convict and former boxer who, after spending a lengthy period keeping his head down and his hands clean, has finally reached the end of his probationary period and can matriculate back into society as a free man. He lives […]