Synopsis
Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.
Scores
Overall Score
52.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
29.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.9%
Review Aggregate
71.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, tragic, uplifting. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romantictragicupliftingemotionalcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Payne | 1994 | $365,000 | $773,000 | (est) |
| Jada Pinkett | 1994 | $225,000 | $476,000 | (est) |
| Bokeem Woodbine | 1994 | $169,000 | $358,000 | (est) |
| Anthony 'Treach' Criss | 1994 | $138,000 | $293,000 | (est) |
| Eddie Griffin | 1994 | $118,000 | $251,000 | (est) |
| Forest Whitaker | 1994 | $104,000 | $221,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score58.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes4,961
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $20,851,520 | $44,137,128 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $20,851,520 | $44,137,128 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $10,425,760 | $22,068,564 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $32,582,000 | $68,967,438 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $30,074,000 | $63,658,668 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $5,212,880 | $11,034,282 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $78,294,640 | $165,728,952 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $7,000,000 | $14,817,140 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $5,304,000 (est) | $11,227,159 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $6,264,000 | $13,259,224 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $4,878,000 | $10,325,430 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $1,400,000 | $2,963,428 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $24,846,000 | $52,592,381 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $53,448,640 | $113,136,571 |
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