12 Surprisingly Awesome Straight-To-Video Movies
5. Get The Gringo (2012)
Why It Should've Sucked: When an actor of Mel Gibson's caliber can't even get his movie in cinemas (albeit largely due to his personal struggles more than anything else), it must really stink, especially with a first-time director at the helm.
Why It's Awesome: Gibson is about 95% of the reason this movie works, acting as co-writer and producer in addition to star. He proves here that he's not missed a step despite his extra-curricular woes, and can still play the wise-talking bada** to delicious effect.
The plot is fairly throwaway, but the unique Mexican prison setting combined with an agreeably old-school tone and Gibson's gonzo performance makes it an outrageously enjoyable venture and a sure credit to the STV label.