Synopsis
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.
Scores
Overall Score
45.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.6%
Review Aggregate
70.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 31 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenromanticfamily-friendlylightheartedemotionaldarksatirical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Brody | 2003 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Milla Jovovich | 2003 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Illeana Douglas | 2003 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Vera Farmiga | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jessica Walter | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ron Leibman | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jared Harris | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score70.0
RT critic review count33
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes7,124
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $71,646 | $122,149 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $71,646 | $122,149 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $35,823 | $61,074 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $22,000 | $37,508 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $4,395,000 | $7,492,997 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $8,018,000 | $13,669,818 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $35,823 | $61,074 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $12,506,646 | $21,322,472 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $500,000 | $852,446 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $912,000 | $1,554,861 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $1,792,000 | $3,055,165 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $10,714,646 | $18,267,306 |
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