The Perfect Crime (El Crimen Perfecto)(Crimen ferpecto) (2005)
88%RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 13 nominations
Ferpect Crime is a film that transcends the boundaries of farce and satire, delving into the depths of human nature and the consequences of unchecked desire. The film’s clever send-up of retail culture and movie thrillers is only the tip of the iceberg, as it explores the complexities of power dynamics and sexual fetishism. While some may find the film’s philosophy shaky, it is impossible to deny the sheer inventiveness of its plot and the outrageous style that permeates every frame. Toledo’s performance as Rafael is a standout, delivering hilarious moments that will leave audiences in stitches. In short, Ferpect Crime is a dark comedy that is not to be missed, a film that will leave you pondering the intricacies of human behavior long after the credits roll.
If you’re looking for a movie that’s part farce, part satire, and all fun, then Ferpect Crime is the perfect choice. This Spanish-language romp takes on everything from retail culture to movie thrillers, and it’s all held together by the hilarious performance of Guillermo Toledo as Rafael, the ultimate ladies’ man who finally gets what’s coming to him. Sure, the second half isn’t quite as funny as the first, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a crime that’s ferpectly entertaining.
Production Company(ies)
Audiovisual Development Bureau, Ministerio da Cultura BEI Comunicações Bahiatursa
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Calle Preciados, 28, 28013, Madrid, Spain
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2004
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):Spanish
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Country of origin:Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 2005 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2006
Genre(s)
Crime/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Guillermo Toledo, Monica Cervera, Luis Varela, Enrique Villen, Fernando Tejero, Kira Miro, directed by Alex de la Iglesia, written by Alex de la Iglesia, Crime, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, $415.5K box office, reviewed by Peter Howell, Roger Moore, Rick Groen, Wesley Morris, Marjorie Baumgarten, Tom Keogh, Ken Hanke, Paul Doro, Sean P Means, Bill Harris, produced by Andres Vicente Gomez, MPAA rating R, department store, murder, blackmail, satire, Hitchcock references, Spanish language, retail culture, ladies’ man, jealousy, materialism, surreal, reality show
Worldwide gross: $9,042,432
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $14,264,314
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,841
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,555,541
US/Canada gross: $418,843
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $660,719
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,269
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,588
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $15,125
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,597
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 4750000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,493,060
Production budget ranking: 1,790
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,035,013
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,736,240
ROI to date (est.): 24%
ROI ranking: 1,272
Mónica Cervera – Lourdes
Luis Varela – Don Antonio Fraguas
Enrique Villén – Comisario Campoy
Fernando Tejero – Alonso
Kira Miró – Roxanne
Alex de la Iglesia – Director, Writer
Director(s)
Alex de la Iglesia
Writer(s)
Alex de la Iglesia
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (53) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (8)
A story that begins as farce but that evolves into something approaching satirical profundity.
November 18, 2005 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
This Spanish-language romp is a delightful send-up of retail culture, movie thrillers and the eternal ‘ladies’ man’ facing his just deserts.
November 18, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
My advice is to choose the first half, where things are really funny until they aren’t.
November 18, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
An outrageous comedy of errors set at a Madrid department store.
October 7, 2005 | Rating: 3/4
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
A worthwhile and fairly amusing effort.
September 26, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
An astute satire on the boundlessness of unchecked sexual fetishism and power.
September 23, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/4
Tom Keogh
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
An outburst of filmic inventiveness and a nicely convoluted plot with elements of outright fantasy, nearly all of which works.
November 12, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Scattered clever moments do not a good dark comedy make.
December 2, 2005 | Rating: 2/4
Paul Doro
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Long on outrageous style but short on real laughs.
November 18, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/4
Sean P. Means
Salt Lake Tribune
Toledo is hilarious as Rafael.
November 18, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Harris
Jam! Movies
Shrug off the shaky philosophy and instead savor the film’s snarkier elements.
November 17, 2005
Steve Schneider
Orlando Weekly
[J]ust cuz a movie has subtitles doesn’t make it deep or meaningful or even worth your time…
November 17, 2005
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher…
Plot
An impending much-sought-after promotion at Yeyo’s shopping mall in Madrid has created quite a stir, as a new floor supervisor needs to be chosen between Don Antonio, the helpful, experienced, yet, stern and gloomy head of the men’s department and Rafael, the seductive, highly skilled salesman and head of the women’s department. Without a doubt, competition is hard when there’s only room for one, however, when the suave and sophisticated Rafael loses out to his inelegant arch nemesis, he will find himself in a very tight spot when during an argument, he will accidentally kill Don Antonio. Obviously, with him as a prime suspect, handsome Rafael is in dire straits and desperate as he is, he will inevitably accept help from Lourdes, the department’s ugly duckling who unfortunately knows all about his misfortune, nevertheless, not without a cost. With his life literally in Lourdes’ hands, blackmailed into her preposterous demands, there is only one way out and Rafael will need to stain his hands with blood once more, but shortly, he will learn that there is no such thing as the ferpect crime.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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