Synopsis
Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Scores
Overall Score
63.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
58.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
76.5%
Review Aggregate
53.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 30% of 105 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, thin plot, emotional. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-driventhin plotemotionaltragicfunnythought-provokingstylizedhistoricalsuspensefulcoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Jackson | 2010 | $1,114,000 | $1,602,000 | (est) |
| Loretta Devine | 2010 | $685,000 | $986,000 | (est) |
| Kimberly Elise | 2010 | $516,000 | $742,000 | (est) |
| Thandiwe Newton | 2010 | $422,000 | $607,000 | (est) |
| Anika Noni Rose | 2010 | $361,000 | $519,000 | (est) |
| Tessa Thompson | 2010 | $318,000 | $457,000 | (est) |
| Kerry Washington | 2010 | $285,000 | $410,000 | (est) |
| Whoopi Goldberg | 2010 | $260,000 | $374,000 | (est) |
| Phylicia Rashad | 2010 | $239,000 | $344,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count106
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes8,439
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $37,729,696 | $54,267,794 |
| International | 2010 | $252,286 | $362,871 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $37,981,984 | $54,630,668 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $18,965,762 | $27,279,045 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $4,236,000 | $6,092,770 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $1,235,000 | $1,776,339 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $9,943,000 | $14,301,326 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $22,274,000 | $32,037,386 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $9,432,424 | $13,566,949 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $66,086,186 | $95,053,816 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $21,000,000 | $30,204,953 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $21,316,000 (est) | $30,659,465 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $2,643,000 | $3,801,509 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $3,049,000 | $4,385,471 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $4,200,000 | $6,040,991 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $52,208,000 | $75,092,389 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $13,878,186 | $19,961,427 |
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