Synopsis
A poet and photographer in Chicago explore their growing relationship while discussing love with friends. When she tests his feelings, romantic complications follow.
Scores
Overall Score
63.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
60.7%
Review Aggregate
82.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, character-driven, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticcharacter-drivenfunnylightheartedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larenz Tate | 1997 | $403,000 | $787,000 | (est) |
| Nia Long | 1997 | $248,000 | $484,000 | (est) |
| Isaiah Washington | 1997 | $187,000 | $365,000 | (est) |
| Lisa Nicole Carson | 1997 | $153,000 | $298,000 | (est) |
| Bill Bellamy | 1997 | $130,000 | $255,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count29
Rotten Tomatoes audience score97.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes6,074
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $12,479,335 | $24,391,074 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $12,479,335 | $24,391,074 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $6,239,668 | $12,195,537 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $19,132,000 | $37,393,822 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $25,562,000 | $49,961,367 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $2,995,040 | $5,853,858 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $53,928,708 | $105,404,583 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $7,000,000 | $13,681,620 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $4,868,000 (est) | $9,514,589 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $4,314,000 | $8,431,787 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $3,442,000 | $6,727,448 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $1,400,000 | $2,736,324 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $21,024,000 | $41,091,768 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $32,904,708 | $64,312,815 |
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