Synopsis
Documents Joaquin Phoenix's transition from the acting world to a career as an aspiring rapper.
Scores
Overall Score
52.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
59.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.3%
Review Aggregate
49.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 53% of 126 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, satirical. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnysatiricalthought-provokingfamily-friendlyrealistictragiclightheartedgrittyaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Phoenix | 2010 | $14,000 | $20,000 | (est) |
| Casey Affleck | 2010 | $8,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score53.0
RT critic review count129
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes24,652
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $408,983 | $588,253 |
| International | 2010 | $217,413 | $312,712 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $626,396 | $900,965 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $291,457 | $419,211 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,436,000 | $3,503,774 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $710,000 | $1,021,215 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,719,000 | $8,225,815 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $12,812,000 | $18,427,897 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $171,773 | $247,066 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $22,140,230 | $31,844,979 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $689,000 (est) | $991,010 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $501,000 (est) | $720,604 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $886,000 | $1,274,361 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $1,498,000 | $2,154,620 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $137,800 | $198,202 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $3,711,800 | $5,338,797 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $18,428,430 | $26,506,182 |
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