Synopsis
A tough-minded drama about two friends in South Central Los Angeles and the violence that comes between them.
Scores
Overall Score
66.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.8%
Review Aggregate
55.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 49% of 91 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bale | 2006 | $115,000 | $179,000 | (est) |
| Freddy Rodriguez | 2006 | $71,000 | $110,000 | (est) |
| Eva Longoria | 2006 | $53,000 | $83,000 | (est) |
| Terry Crews | 2006 | $44,000 | $68,000 | (est) |
| Noel Gugliemi | 2006 | $37,000 | $58,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count97
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes70,113
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $3,337,931 | $5,193,993 |
| International | 2006 | $2,629,107 | $4,091,026 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $5,967,038 | $9,285,019 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $2,720,608 | $4,233,407 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $352,000 | $547,730 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $108,000 | $168,054 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $11,131,000 | $17,320,410 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $26,254,000 | $40,852,579 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $1,335,172 | $2,077,597 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $41,900,781 | $65,199,777 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $2,000,000 | $3,112,103 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $2,500,000 (est) | $3,890,129 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $3,352,000 | $5,215,885 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $2,840,000 | $4,419,187 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $400,000 | $622,421 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $11,092,000 | $17,259,724 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $30,808,781 | $47,940,052 |
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