You are here:

This Smells Bad

This Smells Bad

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2007

PG-13

Director

Jorge Alí Triana

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film serves as a character study centered on the disruption of socio-economic stability. By using the El Nogal bombing as a catalyst, the story deconstructs the protagonist's perceived perfect life and the fragility of class status. While the film lacks overt representation of underrepresented identities, it offers a sophisticated critique of traditional social orders. It prioritizes the examination of systemic instability over contemporary identity politics. Ultimately, the narrative explores the vulnerability of established power structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does This Smells Bad have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses primarily on the socio-economic fallout of a historical event within the Bogotá elite.

How does This Smells Bad portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male businessman, highlighting patriarchal structures. There is little information about female characters' roles or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Smells Bad?

Fair

Set in a multi-ethnic Colombia, the film focuses on the El Nogal social club, emphasizing the upper-class dynamics and established social hierarchies.

How does This Smells Bad represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the perceived security of capitalist institutions. Using a real-world tragedy, it examines the fragility of the social elite and systemic vulnerability.

Does This Smells Bad include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence that disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness play a central role in the character arcs or narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the perceived permanence of social and economic hierarchies.
  • Provides a sophisticated critique of established power structures and systemic vulnerability.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • Focuses heavily on patriarchal structures and male-centric leadership.
  • Provides no visible engagement with disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

Ricardo Caicedo’s perfect life as a successful businessman is shattered when an explosion rocks the El Nogal social club on the very night he was supposed to attend a business dinner.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.