Synopsis
In the first scene of this dark comedy, defense lawyer Jake Jorgenson learns of his wife's infidelity when he hears her orgasmic escapades on an audio tape made by a former client. As Jake tries to reclaim the life he covets by killing his wife's lover, his carefully constructed life begins to unravel. His decision to ask the former client for help brings three amateur hitmen into the mix. Their "simple job" turns bad, raising the stakes for Jake and forcing him to take matters into his own hands...
Scores
Overall Score
13.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.3%
Review Aggregate
38.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, visually striking, dark. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
noirvisually strikingdarkfunnysuspensefulcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating4.0
IMDb votes140
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $12,614 | $21,996 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $12,614 | $21,996 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $6,307 | $10,998 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $1,000 | $1,744 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $915,000 | $1,595,528 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $1,706,000 | $2,974,832 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $75,000 | $130,781 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $2,703,307 | $4,713,882 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $250,000 (est) | $435,937 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $80,000 (est) | $139,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $108,000 | $188,325 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $189,000 | $329,568 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $50,000 | $87,187 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $677,000 | $1,180,516 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $2,026,307 | $3,533,366 |
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