Synopsis
A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.
Scores
Overall Score
59.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
58.4%
Review Aggregate
47.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 24% of 51 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, macabre, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norm Macdonald | 1998 | $782,000 | $1,506,000 | (est) |
| Jack Warden | 1998 | $482,000 | $927,000 | (est) |
| Artie Lange | 1998 | $363,000 | $698,000 | (est) |
| Traylor Howard | 1998 | $296,000 | $571,000 | (est) |
| Don Rickles | 1998 | $254,000 | $488,000 | (est) |
| Christopher McDonald | 1998 | $223,000 | $430,000 | (est) |
| Chevy Chase | 1998 | $200,000 | $386,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score21.0
RT critic review count57
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes32,329
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $10,023,282 | $19,290,206 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $10,023,282 | $19,290,206 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $5,011,641 | $9,645,103 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $15,745,000 | $30,301,881 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $22,026,000 | $42,389,916 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $2,405,588 | $4,629,649 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $45,188,229 | $86,966,548 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $13,000,000 | $25,019,019 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $4,292,000 (est) | $8,260,125 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $1,808,000 | $3,479,568 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $2,902,000 | $5,585,015 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $2,600,000 | $5,003,804 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $24,602,000 | $47,347,530 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $20,586,229 | $39,619,018 |
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