Synopsis
The writer F. Vallejo returns to Medellin after an absence of over 30 years. He meets 16-year-old Alexis. Alexis is the kind of killer who knocks people off on command. The two are immediately attracted to each other.
Scores
Overall Score
36.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
29.9%
Review Aggregate
71.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 54 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, political, realistic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
darkpoliticalrealisticcharacter-drivenscarythought-provokingfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count62
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes4,426
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $525,330 | $930,525 |
| International | 2001 | $99,195 | $175,706 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $624,525 | $1,106,231 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $302,343 | $535,545 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $6,793,000 | $12,032,547 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $10,149,000 | $17,977,082 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $220,639 | $390,821 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $17,464,982 | $30,935,995 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $687,000 (est) | $1,216,894 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $500,000 (est) | $885,658 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $699,000 | $1,238,150 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $1,255,000 | $2,223,001 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $137,400 | $243,379 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $3,278,400 | $5,807,081 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $14,186,582 | $25,128,914 |
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