Synopsis
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Scores
Overall Score
60.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
56.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.4%
Review Aggregate
52.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, character-driven, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
politicalcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Pacino | 1996 | $3,130,000 | $6,257,000 | (est) |
| John Cusack | 1996 | $1,927,000 | $3,852,000 | (est) |
| Bridget Fonda | 1996 | $1,450,000 | $2,900,000 | (est) |
| Danny Aiello | 1996 | $1,186,000 | $2,371,000 | (est) |
| David Paymer | 1996 | $1,014,000 | $2,028,000 | (est) |
| Martin Landau | 1996 | $893,000 | $1,785,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes23,619
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $20,340,204 | $40,667,444 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $20,340,204 | $40,667,444 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $10,170,102 | $20,333,722 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $25,016,000 | $50,016,056 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $29,638,000 | $59,257,110 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $5,085,051 | $10,166,861 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $69,909,153 | $139,773,749 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $40,000,000 | $79,974,506 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $13,684,000 (est) | $27,359,278 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $2,796,000 | $5,590,218 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $4,279,000 | $8,555,273 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $6,800,000 | $13,595,666 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $67,559,000 | $135,074,941 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $2,350,153 | $4,698,808 |
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