Thriller,Crime,Drama
United States of America,United Kingdom
The Counselor is a 2013 crime thriller movie directed by Ridley Scott and written by Cormac McCarthy. The movie stars Michael Fassbender as the eponymous Counselor, a lawyer who gets involved in drug trafficking to earn some quick money.
The Counselor is engaged to Laura (Penélope Cruz), an innocent and naive woman who doesn't know anything about her fiancé's illegal activities. The Counselor's drug trafficking partner is Reiner (Javier Bardem), a flamboyant and eccentric nightclub owner who introduces him to Westray (Brad Pitt), a middleman who can help them transport the drugs across the border.
Despite his reservations, the Counselor decides to proceed with the plan, hoping to earn a large sum of money quickly. However, things don't go as smoothly as planned. The drug shipment is hijacked, and the Counselor finds himself in a dangerous situation. He has to deal with powerful drug lords, corrupt cops, and ruthless assassins, all while trying to protect himself and those he loves.
As the Counselor becomes more involved in the drug trade, he begins to lose control of his life. He is haunted by his decisions and the consequences that follow. He realizes that he has entered a world of violence and corruption, and it may be too late to get out.
The Counselor is a dark and unrelenting movie that explores the consequences of greed and temptation. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its intense performances and visual style.
