Synopsis
Excellent documentary describing events leading up to the February 1996 shoot down by Cuban Air Force Migs of 2 U.S. registered Cessna 337 aircraft operated by the Cuban exile organization Brothers To The Rescue based in Miami, USA.
Scores
Overall Score
25.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
3.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.7%
Review Aggregate
74.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, political, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalpoliticalcharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Owen | 2008 | $3,173,000 | $4,624,000 | (est) |
| Paul Giamatti | 2008 | $1,953,000 | $2,846,000 | (est) |
| Monica Bellucci | 2008 | $1,471,000 | $2,143,000 | (est) |
| Stephen McHattie | 2008 | $1,202,000 | $1,752,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes65
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $74,421 | $108,434 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $74,421 | $108,434 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $37,210 | $54,217 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $382,000 | $556,588 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $136,000 | $198,157 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,163,000 | $4,608,607 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $6,554,000 | $9,549,418 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $37,210 | $54,217 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $10,309,421 | $15,021,204 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $412,000 | $600,299 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $732,000 | $1,066,551 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,524,000 | $2,220,524 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $8,785,421 | $12,800,680 |
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