Synopsis
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago, Illinois.
Scores
Overall Score
59.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
58.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
57.7%
Review Aggregate
66.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 100 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
satiricalfunnystylizedtragicupliftingvisually strikingthought-provokingdarkrealisticgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cannon | 2015 | $903,000 | $1,195,000 | (est) |
| Wesley Snipes | 2015 | $556,000 | $735,000 | (est) |
| Teyonah Parris | 2015 | $418,000 | $554,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Hudson | 2015 | $342,000 | $453,000 | (est) |
| Angela Bassett | 2015 | $293,000 | $387,000 | (est) |
| John Cusack | 2015 | $258,000 | $341,000 | (est) |
| Samuel L. Jackson | 2015 | $231,000 | $306,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count151
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes11,126
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $2,653,032 | $3,511,629 |
| International | 2015 | $66,667 | $88,242 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $2,719,699 | $3,599,872 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $1,353,183 | $1,791,112 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $2,880,000 | $3,812,051 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $3,020,000 | $3,997,359 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $3,267,000 | $4,324,295 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $8,754,000 | $11,587,046 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $1,061,213 | $1,404,652 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $20,335,396 | $26,916,513 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $15,000,000 | $19,854,430 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $2,584,000 (est) | $3,420,257 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $407,000 | $538,717 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $1,113,000 | $1,473,199 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $3,000,000 | $3,970,886 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $22,104,000 | $29,257,489 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $-1,768,604 | $-2,340,976 |
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