Synopsis
The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.
Scores
Overall Score
58.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
51.3%
Review Aggregate
62.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 104 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedromanticfamily-friendlycharacter-drivencoming of ageemotionalthought-provokingvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemaine Clement | 2007 | $85,000 | $128,000 | (est) |
| Loren Horsley | 2007 | $52,000 | $79,000 | (est) |
| Craig Hall | 2007 | $39,000 | $59,000 | (est) |
| Joel Tobeck | 2007 | $32,000 | $49,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count110
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes27,226
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $221,846 | $335,712 |
| International | 2007 | $1,076,191 | $1,628,563 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $1,298,037 | $1,964,275 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $541,399 | $819,281 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $400,000 | $605,306 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $149,000 | $225,477 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $6,887,000 | $10,421,862 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $15,475,000 | $23,417,788 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $99,831 | $151,070 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $23,552,230 | $35,640,784 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $1,300,000 | $1,967,246 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $1,038,000 (est) | $1,570,770 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $942,000 | $1,425,496 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $1,672,000 | $2,530,180 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $260,000 | $393,449 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $5,212,000 | $7,887,141 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $18,340,230 | $27,753,643 |
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