Crimes of Passion
Crimes of Passion

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Crimes of Passion

2011
Movie
89 min
Spanish

Arturo Bolaño is a mediocre insurance salesman who loves women, booze and any short cut he can find to Easy Street. He thinks he's found it with the beautiful Rebeca Solis, the wife of the owner of the hotel where he stays on business. Rebeca wants nothing more than to escape from her husband and after Arturo falls in love, she asks him to help her get rid of him. The plan goes without a hitch but just as they think they are going to get away with murder, they receive an anonymous letter from a witness to the crime.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users45%
Director: Robert PurvisGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead by a group of sadistic killers. However, she survives and embarks on a violent quest for revenge against her assailants. The film chronicles her transformation from victim to vengeful vigilante as she systematically hunts down those who wronged her. It explores the psychological toll of trauma and the destructive nature of revenge.

Critical Reception

Crimes of Passion received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its graphic violence and bleak tone. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Sarah Butler's, the film was frequently criticized for its formulaic plot and lack of originality within the revenge thriller genre. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the intense action and others finding it gratuitously violent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and a committed lead performance.

  • Criticized for excessive gore and a derivative storyline.

  • Found to be a bleak and unsettling, yet ultimately uninspired, revenge thriller.

Google audience: Google users seem divided on Crimes of Passion. While some appreciated the film's dark themes and suspenseful plot, many found the violence to be overwhelming and the storyline predictable. The film's intensity was a common point of discussion, with opinions varying on whether it was effectively executed or simply gratuitous.

Fun Fact

Sarah Butler, who plays the protagonist, trained extensively in combat and weapons for her role, aiming to make her character's transformation and subsequent actions appear as realistic as possible.

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