Synopsis
An idealistic, want-to-be fashionista lands the dream job with her favorite designer in New York City. Swept away by the glamorous facade of the fashion world, Grindy gets sewn within the seams of the garb underworld while climbing to success. Shot on 35mm.
Scores
Overall Score
17.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
3.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
11.2%
Review Aggregate
57.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 29% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score29.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes101
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $19,402 | $33,078 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $19,402 | $33,078 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $9,701 | $16,539 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $7,000 | $11,934 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $1,478,000 | $2,519,829 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $2,697,000 | $4,598,092 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $75,000 | $127,867 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $4,266,701 | $7,274,261 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $171,000 | $291,536 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $304,000 | $518,287 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $855,000 | $1,457,682 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $3,411,701 | $5,816,579 |
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