Synopsis
When a school bus accident devastates an inner city Los Angeles neighborhood, it will forever change the paths for all. Friendships will be challenged, beliefs questioned and it become a time when they must choose which way to fall.
Scores
Overall Score
49.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
12.5%
Review Aggregate
71.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 47 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, dark, satirical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnydarksatiricalsuspensefulpsychologicalscary
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Douglas | 2012 | $1,630,000 | $2,227,000 | (est) |
| Robert Duvall | 2012 | $1,003,000 | $1,371,000 | (est) |
| Barbara Hershey | 2012 | $755,000 | $1,032,000 | (est) |
| Rachel Ticotin | 2012 | $618,000 | $844,000 | (est) |
| Frederic Forrest | 2012 | $528,000 | $722,000 | (est) |
| Tuesday Weld | 2012 | $465,000 | $635,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score75.0
RT critic review count57
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.0
IMDb votes131
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $13,869 | $18,949 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $13,869 | $18,949 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $6,934 | $9,475 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $611,000 | $834,803 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $275,000 | $375,730 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $969,000 | $1,323,934 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $2,393,000 | $3,269,530 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $7,500,000 | $10,247,169 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $11,754,934 | $16,060,639 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $25,000,000 | $34,157,228 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $235,000 | $321,078 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $633,000 | $864,861 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $4,250,000 | $5,806,729 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $30,198,000 | $41,259,199 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $-18,443,066 | $-25,198,560 |
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