Synopsis
In two interconnected stories, jaded middle-aged New Yorker Robert goes to Serbia to make quick cash by marrying someone for U.S. immigration papers. The plan goes awry when the promised cash never arrives. At the same time, young Serbian immigrant Branko struggles in a never-forgiving New York, desperately trying to bring his girlfriend from Serbia to the USA.
Scores
Overall Score
29.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.6%
Review Aggregate
66.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, character-driven, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticcharacter-drivenlightheartedfunnyemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Phoenix | 2010 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Casey Affleck | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes1,090
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $27,156 | $39,059 |
| International | 2010 | $25,151 | $36,175 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $52,307 | $75,235 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $23,638 | $34,000 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $687,000 | $988,133 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $200,000 | $287,666 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,612,000 | $2,318,590 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $3,610,000 | $5,192,375 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $75,000 | $107,875 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $6,207,638 | $8,928,639 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $250,000 (est) | $359,583 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $248,000 | $356,706 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $417,000 | $599,784 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $50,000 | $71,917 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $1,045,000 | $1,503,056 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $5,162,638 | $7,425,583 |
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