Synopsis
A documentary on Michael Ruppert, a police officer turned independent reporter who predicted the current financial crisis in his self-published newsletter, From the Wilderness.
Scores
Overall Score
39.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.5%
Review Aggregate
81.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, scary, thought-provoking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
stylizedscarythought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ruppert | 2009 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count42
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes6,905
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $46,964 | $68,683 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $46,964 | $68,683 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $23,482 | $34,342 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $697,000 | $1,019,342 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $223,000 | $326,131 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,846,000 | $4,162,192 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $6,081,000 | $8,893,285 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $72,300 | $105,737 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $9,942,782 | $14,541,029 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $241,000 (est) | $352,455 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $398,000 | $582,063 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $692,000 | $1,012,030 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $48,200 | $70,491 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,459,200 | $2,134,037 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $8,483,582 | $12,406,991 |
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