|
|
The US offers hope--but that often comes at a price. Many can earn citizenship legally through a lengthy bureaucratic process, but others find themselves out of luck in a country where virtually anything can be bought. Sex, violence and betrayal become their currency. Some wait in line for permission to enter the U.S. while others take matters into their own hands. Working for Immigration and Customs... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama |
|
| Running Time: |
1 hr. 53 min. |
|
| Release Date: |
February 27th, 2009 (limited) |
|
| MPAA Rating: |
R for pervasive language, some strong violence and sexuality/nudity. |
|
| Distributors: |
MGM Distribution Company, The Weinstein Company
|
|
| U.S. Box Office: |
$454,149 |
|
|
| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
|
|
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Holy multicultural day, Batman!" more...
|
C |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"...so eager to go for the emotional jugular that it never quite forges an enlightening point of view." more...
|
B- |
Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Farber
"Heartfelt but heavy-handed critique of American immigration policies." more...
|
C |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"Just when you thought it was safe to avoid 'message' pictures and Oscar hopefuls..." more...
|
C- |
|
|
In Theaters 
Exclusive - 
