Synopsis
A newlywed develops a strange lump on his neck that gives him the ability to transform people or objects at will. His wife is very upset. Meanwhile, the CEO of Smilecorp learns of this man and his ability and sees a way to achieve world domination if only the man can be taken alive.
Scores
Overall Score
29.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.6%
Review Aggregate
76.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenstylizedlightheartedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charis Michelsen | 1998 | $19,000 | $37,000 | (est) |
| Tom Larson | 1998 | $12,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
| Richard Spore | 1998 | $9,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes2,337
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $206,272 | $396,979 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $206,272 | $396,979 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $103,136 | $198,489 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $3,223,000 | $6,202,792 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $4,508,000 | $8,675,826 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $92,822 | $178,640 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $7,926,958 | $15,255,748 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $250,000 | $481,135 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $165,000 (est) | $317,549 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $317,000 | $610,079 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $568,000 | $1,093,139 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $50,000 | $96,227 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $1,350,000 | $2,598,129 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $6,576,958 | $12,657,619 |
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