Synopsis
Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow.
Scores
Overall Score
36.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
33.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.5%
Review Aggregate
67.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Turturro | 1992 | $16,000 | $35,000 | (est) |
| Bob Nelson | 1992 | $10,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
| Mel Smith | 1992 | $7,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes4,908
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $918,239 | $2,053,112 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $918,239 | $2,053,112 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $459,120 | $1,026,556 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $7,472,000 | $16,706,817 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $5,332,000 | $11,921,942 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $367,296 | $821,245 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $13,630,415 | $30,476,560 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $1,010,000 (est) | $2,258,282 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $735,000 (est) | $1,643,403 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $545,000 | $1,218,578 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $956,000 | $2,137,542 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $202,000 | $451,656 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $3,448,000 | $7,709,463 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $10,182,415 | $22,767,097 |
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