The visual aesthetic of El Movie is characterized by a striking use of color, texture, and composition. Flores employs a range of techniques, including handheld camerawork, natural lighting, and deliberate camera movements, to create a dreamlike atmosphere that is both captivating and disorienting. The film's use of suggestion, rather than explicit representation, adds to its enigmatic nature, inviting the audience to fill in the gaps and interpret the visuals in their own way.