Synopsis
A young Londoner seeks to escape the drug scene by landing a waiter job, but his lack of proper footwear becomes a hurdle. The quest for shoes symbolizes his struggle to break free from a world of addiction and vice.
Scores
Overall Score
16.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
4.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.2%
Review Aggregate
59.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes678
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $170,667 | $381,598 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $170,667 | $381,598 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $85,334 | $190,799 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $2,220,000 | $4,963,749 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $1,584,000 | $3,541,702 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $76,800 | $171,719 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $3,966,134 | $8,867,970 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $250,000 (est) | $558,981 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $137,000 (est) | $306,321 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $159,000 | $355,512 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $276,000 | $617,115 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $50,000 | $111,796 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $872,000 | $1,949,725 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $3,094,134 | $6,918,245 |
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