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Eduardo Noriega, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Leticia Brédice, Ricardo Bartis, Carlos Roffé ... see more see more... , Héctor Alterio

Love and betrayal complicate a robbery gone wrong in this offbeat crime thriller shot in Argentina. Angel (Eduardo Noriega) and El Nene (Leonardo Sbaraglia) are a pair of small-time criminals hired to... read more read more... take part in the robbery of an armored truck organized by mobsters Nando (Carlos Roffe) and Fontana (Ricardo Bartis), who working in cahoots with the driver, El Cuervo (Pablo Echarri). Angel and El Nene are also lovers, and when the robbery goes sour and Angel is shot by the police, El Nene is enraged and opens fire on the officers, turning the heist into a bloodbath. Angel and El Nene somehow escape and go into hiding, with El Nene attempting to nurse Angel back to health. As the couple tries to avoid detection in Uruguay, El Cuervo's moll, Vivi (Dolores Fonzi), tells the police of their whereabouts under threat of torture. Meanwhile, beginning to crack under cabin fever, Angel and El Nene slip into town to visit a carnival, where El Nene's head is unexpectedly turned by Giselle (Leticia Bredice), sparking murderous jealousy in Angel. Plata Quemada was adapted from a novel by Ricardo Piglia, which was inspired by a true story. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 57 min.

Directed by: Marcelo Piñeyro

Release Date: January 15, 2001

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DVD Release Date: October 1, 2002

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  • kiriyamakazou
    July 9, 2011
    kiriyamakazou
    A movie about waiting. Doesn't sound too interesting, but when you have well written characters, their interactions become action. This is the story of a heist that goes a little awry. The gang must then hideout. This sounds easier than it is, as fingers begin to point at a setup... read more, and a couple begin to drift apart. This whole time waiting becomes a time for the two protagonists to explore and experiment. It soon becomes obvious that money isn't the only thing at stake, but also pride and freedom, and not just the kind of freedom that involves keeping out of jail. The film, like the best crime thrillers, explodes into violence at a shocking speed. It emphasizes the realistic tone. I loved the 60's setting, and the music really captured the period. At times both frustrating and sad, it shows how humans will let their hearts take over, even if that means getting everyone killed/imprisoned and losing a lot of money in the process.
  • neverteaseaweasel
    February 4, 2010
    neverteaseaweasel
    I watched Burt Money a while back, and now reviewing it, the first thing that came to mind is that the subtitles were censored. I realize that is irrelevant and random, but I have never came across that before. Plus, it was a really half-assed job. They were just sort of blurred ... read more- like nudity on television - so, they were still readable. Also, the cussing was not edited from the voicetrack. Apparently, cussing is not offensive as long as it is in Spainish. Idk. I suppose that is what I get for watching a movie online.

    The actual movie is fasinating. The story is a fairly typical Gangsta Thrilla, but it is so much more than that. It really, really makes you ponder love and relationships. To some degree I think most relationships are made up of a Angel and a Nene. You cannot help but wonder as much as Angel needs to be taken care off, Nene needs to be the one taking care of somebody. You cannot help but marvel at how Angel can keep pushing him away, even when they care so much for each other. You have to wonder how many times Nene can take rejction before he moves on. That was a horrible way of explaining it, but Burnt Money, really is a gripping story exploring two lovers.

    I love how ever gay-themed movie has a review along the lines of "Its like ___ but with Guys!". Seriously, Bid Eden: "Typical Rom-Com ... But with Guys!" Eating Out: "Its like American Pie ... But with Guys!", Brokeback Mountain: "Its a cowboy movie .. .But with Guys!"

    And now, we have Burnt Money. "Its like Bonnie and Clyde ... but with Guys!"
  • fb100000185301014
    May 14, 2012
    fb100000185301014
    I wouldn't say it's the best film because it was dribbling. It's based on a true Argentinian robbery that took place in the 1960s. The story revolved around the relationship of the 2 gay thugs and how one of their heists affected their relationships. It has a visually powerful ed... read moreiting, Hot and erotic would summarise the whole film.
  • leina1
    November 24, 2007
    leina1
    Wonderful performances and great story.
  • SuperHotNerd
    July 20, 2008
    SuperHotNerd
    A violent thriller from Argentina, based on the true story of a crime spree that spread across Argentina and Uruguay in 1965 by a pair of criminals known as The Twins.This great film reminds me of Bonnie & Clyde.
  • evilsalmon
    April 16, 2008
    evilsalmon
    There was so much sexual tension between the two main characters that I was a little disappointed that we didn't see them have sex. But it was still ridiculously hot and good, nonetheless.

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Critic Reviews

Wesley Morris
June 13, 2002
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

It's a soap opera strewn with bullet casings. Full Review

Eric Harrison
June 7, 2002
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle

A sexy, intense crime thriller from Argentina. Full Review

Terry Lawson
March 15, 2002
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

Directed with enough (borrowed) style by Marcelo Pineyro that we barely notice its lack of original ideas. Full Review

Philip Wuntch
February 28, 2002
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

With flavorful acting, direction and cinematography, Burnt Money touches on emotions universal to any relationship. Full Review

Edward Guthmann
December 14, 2001
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

A sexy, mildly entertaining import. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
November 30, 2001
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Piñeyro ... meticulously keeps pumping the tension until it's no longer a question of what's going to happen, but when. Full Review

Liam Lacey
November 30, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Are we any the wiser at the end of this exercise in beautiful, messed-up nihilism? Not a bit. Could we stop watching? Not for a moment. Full Review

Frank Scheck
November 7, 2001
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

The film does have a certain visceral power, thanks to the striking, music video-style visuals.

Kevin Thomas
November 2, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

A bravura work that attests to Pineyro's command of a style rich in texture and nuance and also of multilayered material. Full Review

A.O. Scott
October 19, 2001
A.O. Scott, New York Times

These characters exist without motive, but they pulse with a despairing, intensely erotic energy. Full Review

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