Synopsis
A look at the relationship between a lonely introverted girl and a young video store clerk vying for her attention.
Scores
Overall Score
37.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
46.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.5%
Review Aggregate
53.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 38 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticemotionallightheartedfunnystylizedrealisticcharacter-drivendarkgrittymacabre
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna Palka | 2008 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jason Ritter | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Tom Arnold | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Mark Webber | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Martin Starr | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Eric Edelstein | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes8,385
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $27,595 | $40,207 |
| International | 2008 | $12,329 | $17,964 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $39,924 | $58,171 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $18,729 | $27,289 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $277,000 | $403,599 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $99,000 | $144,247 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $2,293,000 | $3,340,985 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $4,752,000 | $6,923,838 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $75,000 | $109,278 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $7,514,729 | $10,949,236 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $301,000 | $438,568 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $531,000 | $773,686 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,212,000 | $1,765,928 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $6,302,729 | $9,183,308 |
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