Synopsis
While the flame of Jackie and Brett's attraction intensifies, Eli and Tom, the unlikely pair they attempt to bring together, appear destined to spiral out of love rather than make any sort of progress toward becoming a genuine couple.
Scores
Overall Score
38.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
31.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.7%
Review Aggregate
56.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 44 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, thin plot, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticthin plotfunnylightheartedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasha Alexander | 2001 | $10,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Dan Bucatinsky | 2001 | $6,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Adam Goldberg | 2001 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Joanna Kerns | 2001 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Lisa Kudrow | 2001 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Andrea Martin | 2001 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Christina Ricci | 2001 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Doris Roberts | 2001 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Richard Ruccolo | 2001 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes5,187
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $1,022,324 | $1,810,858 |
| International | 2001 | $29,624 | $52,473 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $1,051,948 | $1,863,332 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $523,012 | $926,419 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $9,271,000 | $16,421,867 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $13,852,000 | $24,536,264 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $408,930 | $724,343 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $24,054,941 | $42,608,894 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $1,157,000 (est) | $2,049,412 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $842,000 (est) | $1,491,448 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $962,000 | $1,704,006 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $1,722,000 | $3,050,206 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $231,400 | $409,882 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $4,914,400 | $8,704,954 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $19,140,541 | $33,903,940 |
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