Synopsis
Larry Sparks is an angry Republican. Frustrated by the antics of his own political party, he vents his rage in emails, chat rooms and web logs. After being warned by federal agents to cease his activities, Larry decides to quit his job, sell his house and launch an all-out campaign against the right-wing political establishment. However a lack of funds soon forces Larry to redirect his energy into a more modest venture: a satirical community play called "George Bush Goes to Heaven".
Scores
Overall Score
44.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
71.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.7%
Review Aggregate
56.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 213 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, historical, political. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plothistoricalpoliticalsatiricaltragiccharacter-drivenpsychologicaldarkstylizedthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brolin | 2006 | $1,207,000 | $1,879,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Banks | 2006 | $743,000 | $1,157,000 | (est) |
| Ellen Burstyn | 2006 | $560,000 | $871,000 | (est) |
| James Cromwell | 2006 | $458,000 | $712,000 | (est) |
| Richard Dreyfuss | 2006 | $391,000 | $609,000 | (est) |
| Scott Glenn | 2006 | $344,000 | $536,000 | (est) |
| Toby Jones | 2006 | $309,000 | $481,000 | (est) |
| Stacy Keach | 2006 | $282,000 | $438,000 | (est) |
| Bruce McGill | 2006 | $259,000 | $404,000 | (est) |
| Thandiwe Newton | 2006 | $241,000 | $375,000 | (est) |
| Jeffrey Wright | 2006 | $225,000 | $351,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count220
Rotten Tomatoes audience score42.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes69
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $2,192 | $3,411 |
| International | 2006 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $2,192 | $3,411 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $1,096 | $1,705 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $7,000 | $10,892 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,112 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $233,000 | $362,560 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $550,000 | $855,828 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $7,530,000 | $11,717,068 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $8,323,096 | $12,951,167 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $25,100,000 | $39,056,895 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $80,000 (est) | $124,484 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $166,000 | $258,305 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $413,000 | $642,649 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $4,267,000 | $6,639,672 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $30,026,000 | $46,722,005 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $-21,702,904 | $-33,770,838 |
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