A Crime
A Crime

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A Crime

2016
Movie
11 min
Spanish

During the porfiriato, Matilde is sold as a servant to some bosses. She will have to face the accumulated fatigue due to the constant abuse received.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Manuel CarballoGenres: Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near future where a new legal system allows corporations to buy and sell prison sentences, a man accused of murder finds himself trapped in a brutal cycle of debt and violence. As he navigates the corrupt system, he must fight for his survival and uncover the truth behind his conviction.

Critical Reception

A Crime received mixed reviews, with critics often citing its interesting premise and dark atmosphere but pointing to underdeveloped characters and a somewhat predictable plot. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the thriller elements but finding fault with the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely dystopian concept and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and lack of deeper character development.

  • The film's dark and gritty visual style was often highlighted as a positive.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film, but general sentiment suggests a polarized viewing experience, with some enjoying the intense thriller aspects and others finding it lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of 'selling' prison sentences is a stark commentary on the privatization of justice and the potential for exploitation within legal systems.

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