Synopsis
A failing actor living in crime infested Los Angeles, frustrated with his career, decides to take the law into his own hands, and becomes the leader of a mock-vigilante group that videotapes criminals and turns them over to the police.
Scores
Overall Score
27.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.1%
Review Aggregate
35.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pesci | 1994 | $3,500,000 source | $7,408,569 | reported |
| Christian Slater | 1994 | $1,777,000 | $3,760,000 | (est) |
| Victoria Abril | 1994 | $1,338,000 | $2,831,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score28.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score32.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.3
IMDb votes3,775
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $3,783,003 | $8,007,612 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $3,783,003 | $8,007,612 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $1,891,502 | $4,003,806 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $13,213,000 | $27,968,408 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $12,196,000 | $25,815,689 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $1,513,201 | $3,203,045 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $28,813,703 | $60,990,947 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $30,000,000 | $63,502,023 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $2,726,000 (est) | $5,770,217 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $576,000 | $1,219,239 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $1,944,000 | $4,114,931 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $5,100,000 | $10,795,344 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $40,346,000 | $85,401,755 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $-11,532,297 | $-24,410,807 |
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