Synopsis
An Aussie becomes a national sensation when he lifts off in his deck chair tied to balloons.
Scores
Overall Score
46.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
31.9%
Review Aggregate
65.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 55% of 74 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, thin plot. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedromanticthin plotfunnycharacter-drivenupliftingthought-provokingsatiricalstylizedgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Ifans | 2004 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Miranda Otto | 2004 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes5,358
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $160,276 | $266,165 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $160,276 | $266,165 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $80,138 | $133,083 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $61,000 | $101,301 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $6,392,000 | $10,614,984 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $13,374,000 | $22,209,761 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $72,124 | $119,774 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $19,981,262 | $33,182,223 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $250,000 (est) | $415,167 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $128,000 (est) | $212,565 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $799,000 | $1,326,873 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,460,000 | $2,424,574 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $50,000 | $83,033 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $2,687,000 | $4,462,212 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $17,294,262 | $28,720,011 |
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