Synopsis
Alejandro, a resourceful street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this chaotic world of adults, Alejandro struggles to make a better life for himself and his sixteen-year-old sister.
Scores
Overall Score
46.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.8%
Review Aggregate
83.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 57 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, character-driven, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittycharacter-drivenstylizedemotionalupliftingdarkrealisticcoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Polanco | 2008 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Isamar Gonzales | 2008 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Rob Sowulski | 2008 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Carlos Zapata | 2008 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Ahmad Razvi | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score97.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes4,873
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $125,045 | $182,195 |
| International | 2008 | $97,731 | $142,398 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $222,776 | $324,593 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $101,615 | $148,057 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $584,000 | $850,909 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $208,000 | $303,064 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $4,838,000 | $7,049,143 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $10,024,000 | $14,605,336 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $62,522 | $91,098 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $15,818,137 | $23,047,606 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $178,000 (est) | $259,353 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $633,000 | $922,304 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,125,000 | $1,639,166 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $2,236,000 | $3,257,934 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $13,582,137 | $19,789,672 |
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