Synopsis
The film follows warring political factions in 1970s Jamaica as they enlist the support of gangs to enforce their policies, and advance their political agenda. It is a fictionalized dramatization of real historical events, specifically, the Green Bay Massacre, where the government finally tracked down these gangs and had systematically wiped out.
Scores
Overall Score
21.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
6.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
12.3%
Review Aggregate
70.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, political, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingpoliticalcharacter-drivenaction-packedemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes201
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $9,318 | $12,545 |
| International | 2013 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $9,318 | $12,545 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $4,659 | $6,273 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $412,000 | $554,697 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $246,000 | $331,203 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $532,000 | $716,259 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $1,378,000 | $1,855,273 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $75,000 | $100,976 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $2,647,659 | $3,564,681 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $250,000 (est) | $336,588 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $80,000 (est) | $107,708 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $106,000 | $142,713 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $159,000 | $214,070 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $50,000 | $67,318 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $645,000 | $868,397 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $2,002,659 | $2,696,284 |
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