Synopsis
A look at the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning.
Scores
Overall Score
13.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
4.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
7.3%
Review Aggregate
45.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, visually striking, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thought-provokingvisually strikingfunnyemotionalcharacter-drivenrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Auster | 2009 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score20.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes129
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $9,955 | $14,559 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $9,955 | $14,559 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $4,978 | $7,279 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $159,000 | $232,533 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $51,000 | $74,586 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $651,000 | $952,069 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $1,390,000 | $2,032,834 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $75,000 | $109,685 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $2,330,978 | $3,408,987 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $93,000 | $136,010 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $154,000 | $225,221 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $627,000 | $916,969 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $1,703,978 | $2,492,017 |
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