The new film "Counterattack" tells about the bravery of Mexican special forces, provoking discussions on social networks about the representation of national heroes in the film industry. In an interview for Publimetro, actor Noé Hernández, who played the role of the band leader Josefo Uriasa, expressed surprise at the large viewer attention: "Many people have reacted, many people have written, shared their opinion." After the attack, the main characters head to the mountains to resist a ruthless hunter from the cartel, who won't stop until they've been eliminated.
"The policeman told me, he said that if we were to shoot more of these films, kids would grow up to be heroes and soldiers, not drug dealers," describes Hernández's opinion. He also emphasized the importance of showcasing another aspect of military activity in cinema: "Until now, cinema has talked a lot about drug dealing, but there are also military stories, passed down from generation to generation. 'Counterattack' reminds us that Mexico has heroes, heroes of everyday life, who deserve recognition."
The film tells the story of five friends who set off on a journey to the border with the USA. It puts the focus on the military forces involved in drug operations, delving into their work and sacrifices in the fight against crime. "Counterattack" not only leads the list of the most popular films on Netflix in Spanish but also surpassed English-language films.
This film is different from most narratives about drug trafficking, presenting a meaningful story. In just a few days, it gathered over 18 million views, surpassing "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," leading among English language films with 12 million. The new action genre has been well received by viewers, who appreciated seeing a story where the main characters are not criminals, but those who fight against them. "Yesterday I discussed this with colleagues in production: we are very grateful to viewers for such appreciation of the film and its message. We are surprised that it happens on social networks," added Hernández.
