Amor y drogas compartidas
Dos jóvenes emprendedores de Laguna Beach, Ben (Aaron Johnson), un budista pacífico y caritativo, y su mejor amigo Chon (Taylor Kitsch), ex miembro de las fuerzas especiales de la Marina estadounidense y ex mercenario, han montado un lucrativo negocio casero: cultivar y vender una de las mejores marías que jamás se ha obtenido. También comparten un amor único con la extraordinaria y bella O. (Blake Lively). Ambos llevan una vida idílica en este pueblecito del sur de California… hasta que se instala un cártel mexicano de Baja California y exige que el trío se asocie con ellos. Pero la despiadada jefa del cártel (Salma Hayek) y su brutal matón Lado (Benicio Del Toro) no toman en cuenta la fuerza del vínculo que une a los tres amigos. Ben y Chon, con la ayuda que les proporciona a regañadientes un corrupto y escurridizo agente de la DEA (John Travolta), deciden librar una guerra imposible contra el cártel.
Cast completo de Salvajes
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Ben
Aaron Taylor-Johnson delivered a compelling performance as Ben in Oliver Stone's "Savages," a film that weaves a complex tale of love, loyalty, and the brutal drug trade. Ben, a peaceful botanist and one-third of a unique love triangle, is juxtaposed against his best friend and business partner, Chon (played by Taylor Kitsch), a former Navy SEAL with a penchant for violence. Taylor-Johnson's portrayal of Ben is nuanced, showcasing his character's internal struggle between his pacifist ideals and the necessity to engage in savagery to protect what he holds dear, particularly his shared girlfriend, Ophelia (played by Blake Lively). His transformation from a laid-back, idealistic stoner to a determined and ruthless combatant is both believable and emotionally resonant. Taylor-Johnson's chemistry with Kitsch and Lively adds depth to the film's explorations of unconventional relationships and the lengths one will go to preserve them. His performance is a testament to his range as an actor, as he navigates the treacherous waters of a world far removed from his character's Zen-like origins.
John Travolta
Dennis
John Travolta delivers a compelling performance as Dennis, a quirky and corrupt DEA agent, in Oliver Stone's gritty crime thriller "Savages." His portrayal is a blend of menacing unpredictability and dark humor, as he navigates the treacherous drug trade along the California-Mexico border. Travolta's Dennis is a chameleon, seamlessly shifting from a seemingly affable law enforcer to a ruthless opportunist, exploiting his position to serve his own interests. His interactions with the main characters, played by Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, add layers of complexity to the narrative, as his allegiances appear fluid and his true intentions remain shrouded in ambiguity. Travolta's performance is a standout, bringing a sense of danger and an unpredictable energy to the film, which complements the tense atmosphere and the moral ambiguity that permeates the storyline. His nuanced take on Dennis, marked by a sly grin and sharp-witted dialogue delivery, adds depth to what could have been a stock antagonist, instead creating a memorable and multifaceted character that captivates the audience.
