Synopsis
A freedom-loving Iraqi journalist is mistaken as Tony Blair's would-be assassin and sent to Abu Ghraib Prison where he discovers the true meaning of liberation.
Scores
Overall Score
23.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
16.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.6%
Review Aggregate
74.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, emotional, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingemotionalstylizedgrittycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count29
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes289
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $3,103 | $4,696 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $3,103 | $4,696 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $1,552 | $2,348 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $17,000 | $25,726 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $6,000 | $9,080 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $300,000 | $453,980 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $675,000 | $1,021,454 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $57,600 | $87,164 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $1,057,152 | $1,599,751 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $192,000 (est) | $290,547 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $21,000 | $31,779 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $67,000 | $101,389 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $38,400 | $58,109 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $398,400 | $602,885 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $658,752 | $996,866 |
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