Synopsis
When a self-obsessed novelist (Jason Schwartzman) has problems with his novel and his girlfriend (Elisabeth Moss), he seeks refuge in his mentor's cottage where the peace and quiet allow him to focus on his favorite subject - himself.
Scores
Overall Score
49.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.7%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 136 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotfunnycharacter-drivendarkstylizedsatiricalemotionalgrittyvisually strikingtragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Schwartzman | 2014 | $3,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Elisabeth Moss | 2014 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Krysten Ritter | 2014 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Joséphine de La Baume | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jonathan Pryce | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count136
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes7,174
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $200,126 | $265,228 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $200,126 | $265,228 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $100,063 | $132,614 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $2,060,000 | $2,730,131 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $1,632,000 | $2,162,900 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $2,349,000 | $3,113,145 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $6,331,000 | $8,390,514 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $90,057 | $119,353 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $12,562,120 | $16,648,656 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $160,000 (est) | $212,049 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $502,000 | $665,304 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $760,000 | $1,007,233 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $1,722,000 | $2,282,177 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $10,840,120 | $14,366,479 |
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