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Cast

Taylor Kitsch
as Chon

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Ben

Blake Lively
as O

Salma Hayek
as Elena

Benicio Del Toro
as Lado

John Travolta
as Dennis

Emile Hirsch
as Spin

Uma Thurman

Shea Whigham
as Chad

Demian Bichir
as Alex

Jana Banker
as Volleyball Girl

Candra Docherty
as Grow House Girl

Patrick Fourmy
as Marijuana Distributor

Gary Stretch
as Badass Biker

Diego Cataño
as Esteban

Karishma Ahluwalia
as Chad's Girlfriend

Joaquín Cosio
as El Azul

Jonathan Carr
as Valet

Antonio Jaramillo
as Jaime

Jake McLaughlin
as Doc

Alexander Wraith
as Sam

Anthony Cutolo
as Billy

Kurt Collins
as Waiter

Amber Dixon Brenner
as Sophia/Cartel Girl

Leonard Roberts
as Hayes/O's Security

Joel David Moore
as Craig

Ali Wong
as Claire

Sala Baker
as Motorcycle Cop

Sandra Echeverría
as Magda

Tara Stone
as Mall Shopper

Matthew Saldivar
as Cartel Technician

Sean Stone
as Eric/Marijuana Grower

Wilfredo Lopez
as Strip Mall Cartel

Marco Morales
as Cartel Guy

Lucinda Serrano
as Myrna

Charlie Haugk
as DEA Agent

Sam Medina
as Passenger

Ben Bray
as Cartel Member

Gonzalo Menendez
as Hernando

Maya Merker
as Elena's Maid

Donnabelle Mortel
as TV News Reporter

Trevor Donovan
as Matt/Magda's Boyfriend

Leana Chavez
as Gloria/Mexican Girlfriend

Gillian Zinser
as Beach Girl

Florine Elena Deplazes
as Beach Girl

Kaj Mollenhauer
as Sarah/Dennis' Daughter #1

Alexandra "Lexi" Gold Jourden
as Hannah/Dennis' Daughter #2

Charles Ingram
as Cartel Sniper

Akima Castaneda
as Indian Castaneda

Denis Garcia
as Tribal Cop

Eddie Follis
as DEA Agent

Holly Follis
as DEA Agent

Mia Maestro
as Dolores

Schae Harrison
as Dennis' Wife

Stephen Dunham

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• Apr 10, 2020

  We've all seen our share of epic films that are based on the Italian Mafia, but few have done one that is based on the Mexican cartels. Additionally, this story is told from the prospected of a group outside the organization, bullied into working with the cartel. It's no secret that Ben & Chon (Kitsch/Taylor-Johnson) make the best weed in California. Everyone knows that their stuff is the stuff you want, including the Baja Cartel. The cartel go to the pair and make them a very profitable offer, but weary of getting into business with the ruthless organization, Ben & Chon turn them down, but when has the Cartel ever taken no for an answer? I very much dislike Oliver Stone. His films, especially his historical ones, are filled with conspiracy theory and inaccuracies, that people take as fact, and contribute to the ignorance of society. I gave Savages a shot however, because it is based on a novel, and we all know that films that were originally books are the best. Savages is every bit as ruthless and action packed as you'd expect it to be and beyond that it is loaded with star power. As for the story, it is what you'd come to expect from an Oliver Stone film, filled with unexpected twists and turns, but finally in a way that doesn't confuse the audience! Typically Stone's films go over the top and back around again, until no one knows what's going on, but this time, (perhaps the novels influence) the story is never hard to follow, just unpredictable, which is what you want! The filmmakers also so how manage to avoid the problem of too many cooks in the kitchen, despite the enormous cast, something I very much appreciated. The bottom line, Savages isn't Goodfellas or Casino, it isn't even close, but is a rare look inside the business of the cartels. I love how it's told from an outside perspective and that the main star power actually takes a step back for newcomers like Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Some parts of this film are brutal and it is quite long, especially the unrated version, but in my opinion, well worth your time.
  

  Todd S Super Reviewer
• Oct 11, 2014

  Oliver Stone needs to get his mojo back. Very disappointing.
  Marcus W Super Reviewer
• Oct 06, 2014

  Twisted and suspenseful with a wicked cast
  

  Shawn M Super Reviewer
• Mar 25, 2014

  In "Savages," Ben(Aaron Johnson) and Chon(Taylor Kitsch) are living the life of kings with their successful marijuana business in Laguna Beach raking in the dough. That's not to mention having sex with the beautiful Ophelia(Blake Lively), just not all at once. And then Elena Sanchez(Salma Hayek) has to go and ruin it all by insisting on a forced merger. Dennis(John Travolta), a corrupt DEA agent, advises the guys to play ball. Which they do after planning on making a run for Indonesia. That turns out to be too late after Ophelia is kidnapped. Having few other options in making movies, it comes as no surprise that Oliver Stone wanted to scratch his pulp itch again. Sadly, with his film "Savages," he comes up with nothing original that has not already been used in better movies. That's not to mention the bits that reek of sexism and racism.(No stereotypes per se but it is hard to avoid when one ethnic group battles another.) Like any person named after a Shakespeare character, Ophelia comes off as simply a spoiled brat, making us wonder why Ben and Chon would risk everything for her. Plus, all of the commentary on topics that include the war on drugs, insurgencies, capitalism and reality television feel like they were just thrown in at random. And the ending is a case of having your pot brownies and eating them too, except ass backwards. But at least Benicio del Toro and Aaron Johnson can do little wrong, as their scene together is one of the sole highlights of this otherwise mediocrity.
  Walter M Super Reviewer

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