Underground Orange (2024) Movie Review

Underground Orange – Movie Review

Initial Impression – Underground Orange offers an extraordinary exploration into unanticipated bonds and relationships across the globe.

Where to Watch

A captivating, gender-fluid political satire comedy with an underground vibe, titled “Orange Below” (Bajo Naranja), launches a high-profile 9-city North American theatrical tour starting on June 5th. This tour is star-studded!

Director: Michael Taylor Jackson

Writer: Michael Taylor Jackson (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Michael Taylor Jackson
  • Sofia Gala Castiglione (Alanis)
  • Vera Spinetta (The Widows of Thursday)
  • Bel Gatti
  • Gianluca Zonzini

Storyline: A traveler from California unwittingly gets involved in a love triangle with a group of young performers, who conspire to abduct the American Ambassador to Argentina.

Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The Underground Orange begins as Jackson (Yankee) experiences a robbery in Argentina, stripping him of his identity and shelter. He finds solace in the company of Paty (Castiglione) and her companions who graciously accept him into their group. As he learns about their bond and shared aspirations to act, Yankee embarks on a journey towards realizing those dreams.

Yet, they harbor another scheme to abduct the American Ambassador in Argentina. Yankee finds himself unwittingly entangled in their plot, struggling with the moral dilemma of either aligning with them or standing against their actions.

Verdict on Underground Orange

Recap

The film narrates the story of a U.S. resident who encounters a robbery and finds himself stranded in Argentina. A tight-knit group of local actors offers him refuge and relationships that surpass anything he’s known before. Yet, this community has an ulterior motive, and it remains unclear whether or not he should become part of their scheme.

Best Parts

This film illustrates the ability to form friendships with diverse cultural groups. It underscores the power of shared connections, demonstrating that everyone has the potential for camaraderie and a fulfilling life. The acting is consistently powerful and portrays the liberated spirits being released into the world.

Worst Parts

It appears that the criminal aspect is given less attention than one might expect, offering a mix of advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, this emphasis on relationships allows for more development in those areas. However, the primary objective, similar to the plot in ‘Point Break’, doesn’t receive enough exploration or screen time.

Final ThoughtsUnderground Orange is a great story about friendship and exposing a truth.

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2025-06-01 18:37