“Pimpinero: Blood and Oil” gripped me throughout, and part of that is is due to Mateo Londono’s sweeping cinematography.

If the writing was sharper, the editing was stronger and the acting in general was better, the film would be better off.

A predictable thriller that struggles to balance an ambitious narrative with dynamic storytelling.

Unfortunately, while the cast is perfectly convincing and there are some good, tense sequences, the film often suffers from a flatness that highlights a broader lack of focus.