Synopsis
This visually stunning directorial debut is set in a place lost in time in northern Argentina. Alvaro is a gay man who is an outsider. He works for the violent El Turo, a captain of the water bus which links isolated communities. But El Turo is threatened by Alvaro's sexuality and starts harassing him.
Scores
Overall Score
25.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
16.0%
Review Aggregate
69.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on uneven tone, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
visually strikingcharacter-drivenemotionalthought-provokingrealisticuneven tone
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Reno | 2008 | $1,302,000 | $1,897,000 | (est) |
| Gary Oldman | 2008 | $801,000 | $1,168,000 | (est) |
| Natalie Portman | 2008 | $603,000 | $879,000 | (est) |
| Danny Aiello | 2008 | $493,000 | $719,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score80.0
RT critic review count5
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes436
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $1,708 | $2,489 |
| International | 2008 | $26,057 | $37,966 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $27,765 | $40,455 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $11,277 | $16,431 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $14,000 | $20,399 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $5,000 | $7,285 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $119,000 | $173,387 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $247,000 | $359,888 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $4,800,000 | $6,993,776 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $5,196,277 | $7,571,166 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $16,000,000 | $23,312,587 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $104,000 | $151,532 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $255,000 | $371,544 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $3,200,000 | $4,662,517 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $19,639,000 | $28,614,744 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $-14,442,723 | $-21,043,578 |
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