What We Do Is Secret
Seen it?2007 | 92 min | Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Trainspotting or Drugstore Cowboy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$59K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rodger Grossman
- Shane WestDarby Crash
- Rick GonzalezPat Smear
- Bijou PhillipsLorna Doom
- Noah SeganDon Bolles
- Tina MajorinoMichelle
- Ashton HolmesRob Henley
- Keir O'DonnellChris Ashford
- Lauren GermanBelinda
- Ray ParkBrendan Mullen
- Sebastian RochéSebastian Roché