Synopsis
Bounty hunter Bucum chases bail-jumper Reggie, who runs right into the scene of a diamond heist and murder and gets shot at as well. Later they become partners in their pursuit of the $20M in diamonds and lottery ticket. Their women join.
Scores
Overall Score
65.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
74.1%
Review Aggregate
53.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 31% of 68 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotcharacter-drivenstylizedsuspensefulaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cube | 2002 | $1,221,000 | $2,128,000 | (est) |
| Mike Epps | 2002 | $751,000 | $1,310,000 | (est) |
| Eva Mendes | 2002 | $566,000 | $986,000 | (est) |
| Tommy Flanagan | 2002 | $462,000 | $806,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count74
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes16,257
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $25,916,319 | $45,191,491 |
| International | 2002 | $390,214 | $680,434 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $26,306,533 | $45,871,926 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $13,114,245 | $22,867,919 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $15,000 | $26,156 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $17,437,000 | $30,405,708 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $32,513,000 | $56,694,431 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $6,479,080 | $11,297,873 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $69,558,325 | $121,292,087 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $15,000,000 | $26,156,198 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $10,435,000 (est) | $18,195,995 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $5,565,000 | $9,703,949 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $3,999,000 | $6,973,242 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $3,000,000 | $5,231,240 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $37,999,000 | $66,260,624 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $31,559,325 | $55,031,463 |
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