Synopsis
The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.
Scores
Overall Score
92.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
95.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.3%
Review Aggregate
78.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 189 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlyfunnylightheartedchristmasemotionalaction-packedgrittyvisually strikingcoming of agestylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Travolta | 2008 | $13,540,000 | $19,728,000 | (est) |
| Miley Cyrus | 2008 | $300,000 source | $437,111 | reported |
| Susie Essman | 2008 | $6,275,000 | $9,143,000 | (est) |
| Mark Walton | 2008 | $5,131,000 | $7,476,000 | (est) |
| Malcolm McDowell | 2008 | $4,389,000 | $6,395,000 | (est) |
| James Lipton | 2008 | $3,863,000 | $5,628,000 | (est) |
| Greg Germann | 2008 | $3,468,000 | $5,053,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count189
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes242,102
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $114,053,576 | $166,180,240 |
| International | 2008 | $195,926,420 | $285,471,974 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $309,980,000 | $451,652,220 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $135,397,356 | $197,278,910 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,925,000 | $2,804,796 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $686,000 | $999,527 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $15,958,000 | $23,251,391 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $33,064,000 | $48,175,460 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $31,935,001 | $46,530,467 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $218,965,357 | $319,040,550 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $150,000,000 | $218,555,497 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $56,977,000 (est) | $83,017,577 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $4,379,000 | $6,380,363 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $5,254,000 | $7,655,271 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $18,000,000 | $26,226,660 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $234,610,000 | $341,835,368 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $-15,644,643 | $-22,794,818 |
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