Synopsis
A richly funny behind-the-scenes look at the art of creating comedy. When celebrities need a hilarious punch line, they get Bruce Vilanch, the comic writer behind Hollywood's biggest events.
Scores
Overall Score
23.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.2%
Review Aggregate
60.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 80% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Vilanch | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Whoopi Goldberg | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Billy Crystal | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Bette Midler | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Roseanne | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lily Tomlin | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Paul Reiser | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Nathan Lane | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Raquel Welch | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Shirley MacLaine | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Carol Burnett | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes749
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $44,337 | $83,484 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $44,337 | $83,484 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $22,168 | $41,742 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $2,561,000 | $4,822,243 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $3,310,000 | $6,232,575 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $75,000 | $141,221 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $5,968,168 | $11,237,782 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $239,000 | $450,026 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $429,000 | $807,787 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $1,048,000 | $1,973,335 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $4,920,168 | $9,264,447 |
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