This is an article about a film. For the Latin phrase meaning "this for that" or "tit for tat" in English slang, see "Quid pro quo".
Quid Pro Quo (
2008) is a
film written and directed by
Carlos Brooks, starring
Nick Stahl,
Vera Farmiga,
Pablo Schreiber, and
Kate Burton. The film was released at the
2008 Sundance Film Festival[Film & Events — Sundance Film Festival] and scheduled for release on
13 June 2008.
The plot involves a semi-paralyzed radio reporter who is sent to investigate a story, leading him to a disturbing subculture and a journey of self-realization.
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. As of
June 13, 2008, the review aggregator
Rotten Tomatoes reported that 58% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 24 reviews — with the consensus that "Despite a stunning performance by
Vera Farmiga,
Quid Pro Quo never develops its effective parts into a convincing whole."
reported the film had an average score of 56 out of 100, based on 11 reviews.
