Synopsis
A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.
Scores
Overall Score
86.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
94.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.0%
Review Aggregate
65.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 59% of 191 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, visually striking, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotvisually strikingcharacter-drivenfunnygrittyemotionalstylizedsuspensefulpsychologicaldark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gyllenhaal | 2005 | $7,030,000 | $11,292,000 | (est) |
| Peter Sarsgaard | 2005 | $4,328,000 | $6,951,000 | (est) |
| Lucas Black | 2005 | $3,258,000 | $5,234,000 | (est) |
| Jamie Foxx | 2005 | $2,664,000 | $4,279,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count196
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes219,062
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $62,658,220 | $100,644,568 |
| International | 2005 | $34,417,932 | $55,283,695 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $97,076,150 | $155,928,260 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $45,096,283 | $72,435,762 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $346,000 | $555,761 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $54,000 | $86,737 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $19,290,000 | $30,984,502 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $46,309,000 | $74,383,685 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $15,664,555 | $25,161,142 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $126,759,838 | $203,607,590 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $72,000,000 | $115,649,773 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $28,262,000 (est) | $45,395,748 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $5,070,000 | $8,143,672 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $5,615,000 | $9,019,076 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $10,800,000 | $17,347,466 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $121,747,000 | $195,555,735 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $5,012,838 | $8,051,855 |
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