Synopsis
The magical Mole Antonelliana (the cavernous Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy) is the setting for a very unlikely love story. One fateful evening the museum's timid night watchman, comes to the aid of an enchanting young fast-food cook on the run from the police. The museum's dreamy kingdom of silent movie characters becomes a sanctuary for her as she awaits rescue by her devilish boyfriend.
Scores
Overall Score
44.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
53.2%
Review Aggregate
66.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 19 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, satirical, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticsatiricallightheartedemotionalfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Pasotti | 2004 | $23,000 | $37,000 | (est) |
| Francesca Inaudi | 2004 | $14,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
| Fabio Troiano | 2004 | $10,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Francesca Picozza | 2004 | $9,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes1,610
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $50,469 | $83,812 |
| International | 2004 | $1,525,534 | $2,533,404 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $1,576,003 | $2,617,216 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $635,448 | $1,055,268 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $32,000 | $53,141 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,000 | $1,661 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $3,376,000 | $5,606,412 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $7,064,000 | $11,730,952 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $390,600 | $648,657 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $11,499,048 | $19,096,090 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $1,302,000 (est) | $2,162,188 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $879,000 (est) | $1,459,726 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $460,000 | $763,907 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $784,000 | $1,301,963 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $260,400 | $432,438 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $3,685,400 | $6,120,222 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $7,813,648 | $12,975,868 |
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