Synopsis
A young Nigerian man on the verge of being in an arranged marriage, suddenly questions his situation after an encounter with a stunning Latin woman, who is also about to be married.
Scores
Overall Score
24.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
6.6%
Review Aggregate
80.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 84% of 49 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedromanticfunnystylizedcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunde Adebimpe | 2001 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Hippolyte Girardot | 2001 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Natalia Verbeke | 2001 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count54
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes1,523
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $33,236 | $58,871 |
| International | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $33,236 | $58,871 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $16,618 | $29,436 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $1,280,000 | $2,267,284 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $1,913,000 | $3,388,527 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $75,000 | $132,849 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $3,284,618 | $5,818,095 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $250,000 (est) | $442,829 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $80,000 (est) | $141,705 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $131,000 | $232,042 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $231,000 | $409,174 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $50,000 | $88,566 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $742,000 | $1,314,316 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $2,542,618 | $4,503,779 |
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