"Que Despelote" is the first film of Puerto Rican Director Eduardo Ortiz to make it to movie theaters. It was release in 2010. It was also his first success in ticket sale.
"Que Despelote" opened in 15 cinemas, a big number for a Puerto Rican movie at that moment. The film was number 4 in ticket sales on its first week, competing with blockbuster films like "The Expendables" which had 46 cinemas. "Que Despelote" changed for ever the public perception that local moves where not capable of competing in ticket sales with Hollywood films.
This film had a modest budget of $35,000. "Que Despelote" proves once and for all that Puerto Rican films are a rentable investment making $350,00 in ticket sales. This represents 10 times the amount of money invested in producing it. A first ever for Puerto Rican films. This amount does not reflects de DVD sales wish was also successful.
This colorful comedy was directors Eduardo Ortiz second released in DVD and the first Puerto Rican comedy in becoming a success not only in movie theaters but also in DVD sales. It became the most sale DVD in the island for weeks after its release. It was also realesed internationally by WAPA America and cable network "Cine Latino.
Although "Vampiros" contained comic elements, this is the first attempt in a comedy film by director Eduardo Ortiz.