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Machete learns that only two individuals can deactivate the missile—one of whom is promptly eliminated by Mendes’s underling, Zer. Faced with the pressure of a ticking clock—24 hours remaining before the missile launch—Machete engages in intense confrontations with Zer and other adversaries across various settings, from helicopters to docks, each scene packed with tension and violence.
The screenplay takes unexpected twists, revealing Mendes's tragic backstory as a dedicated secret agent rather than a criminal mastermind. His psychological transformation paints a complex character caught in a web of vengeance fueled by personal loss, elevating the narrative beyond mere action into deeper thematic exploration.