Synopsis
A desperate writer fights for survival when the Mexican mob involves him in murder.
Scores
Overall Score
20.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.9%
Review Aggregate
63.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, noir, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizednoirfunnycharacter-drivensuspensefulemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Roberts | 1999 | $156,000 | $295,000 | (est) |
| Joaquim de Almeida | 1999 | $96,000 | $181,000 | (est) |
| Victor Rivers | 1999 | $73,000 | $137,000 | (est) |
| James McManus | 1999 | $59,000 | $112,000 | (est) |
| Tara Crespo | 1999 | $51,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Michael Peña | 1999 | $45,000 | $84,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes427
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $14,692 | $27,664 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $14,692 | $27,664 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $7,346 | $13,832 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $1,316,000 | $2,477,966 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $1,701,000 | $3,202,903 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $900,000 | $1,694,658 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $3,924,346 | $7,389,360 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $3,000,000 | $5,648,860 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $78,000 | $146,870 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $257,000 | $483,919 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $600,000 | $1,129,772 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $4,015,000 | $7,560,057 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $-90,654 | $-170,697 |
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