Synopsis
A publicist tries to cover up a feud between movie stars.
Scores
Overall Score
75.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
79.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.1%
Review Aggregate
41.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 29% of 133 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, romantic. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedromanticthin plotsatiricalstylizedemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Roberts | 2001 | $3,104,000 | $5,498,000 | (est) |
| Billy Crystal | 2001 | $1,911,000 | $3,384,000 | (est) |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | 2001 | $1,439,000 | $2,548,000 | (est) |
| John Cusack | 2001 | $1,176,000 | $2,083,000 | (est) |
| Hank Azaria | 2001 | $1,006,000 | $1,782,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 2001 | $886,000 | $1,569,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Walken | 2001 | $795,000 | $1,408,000 | (est) |
| Seth Green | 2001 | $724,000 | $1,282,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count147
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes62,221
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $93,607,673 | $165,808,735 |
| International | 2001 | $44,700,000 | $79,177,809 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $138,307,673 | $244,986,544 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $64,683,836 | $114,575,491 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $30,633,000 | $54,260,712 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $45,769,000 | $81,071,346 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $26,210,148 | $46,426,446 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $167,295,985 | $296,333,995 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $46,000,000 | $81,480,519 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $34,479,000 (est) | $61,073,192 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $13,384,000 | $23,707,289 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $6,903,000 | $12,227,392 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $7,820,000 | $13,851,688 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $108,586,000 | $192,340,080 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $58,709,985 | $103,993,915 |
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