Enrique Villen, Fernando Tejero, Guillermo Toledo, Kira Miro, Luis Varela ...( see more  see more... ) , Montse Mostaza , Mónica Cervera , Rosario Pardo

Rafael (Guillermo Toledo), a top department store salesman with his pick of the comely female staff, thinks he has the perfect life -- that is, until a rivalry with co-worker Don Antonio (Luis Varela)...( read more  read more... ) ends in murder, and Rafael must find an alibi. Lourdes (Monica Cervera), the one salesgirl Rafael has hitherto spurned, comes to his aid, but at a price. Alex de la Iglesia's hilarious crime caper nabbed six nominations for Spain's Goya Awards.

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Directed by: Alex de la Iglesia

Release Date: December 31, 2004

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DVD Release Date: January 3, 2006

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  • October 17, 2009
    A fast-paced, highly entertaining, unique dark comedy that barely leaves you time to digest what just happened before the next twist is served, no, thrown at you. The movie opens with two top clothing salesmen in a big department store competing to become floor manager. This stor...( read more)y angle alone could have been developed and stretched into half the movie - but that is just the introduction. Somebody dies, and the real rollercoaster ride begins.

    If you don't pay attention, this will come across to you as just another comedy - and a very good one I must say. But if you listen closely enough, it's actually a satire in many respects. It touches on so many aspects of society, in a very fast and comical way, but the social questions thrown at the audience are otherwise loud and clear.

    I'm always looking for fresh storylines. If you are as well, try searching for foreign films, like this one. The humor is refreshing. Grab your chips, soda, then sit back and enjoy.
  • August 23, 2009
    luis varela, dude gimme hi5 thats my last name! :D lol
  • August 17, 2009
    Interesting and comical at most parts.
  • July 25, 2008
    Very entertaining movie. Very funny. Very violent. I kept thinking how easy it could be americanized with Ryan Reynolds or something.

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September 1, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

El Crimen Perfecto has energy, color, spirit and lively performances, but what it does not have are very many laughs. full review

August 26, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

El Crimen Perfecto is a joyride that leaves you feeling drunk and dizzy and swearing that you haven't touched a drop. full review

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