Synopsis
Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationships, to his childhood.
Scores
Overall Score
40.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
52.0%
Review Aggregate
64.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 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 score45.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,104
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $10,184,701 | $21,558,304 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $10,184,701 | $21,558,304 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $5,092,350 | $10,779,152 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $21,121,000 | $44,707,542 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $19,496,000 | $41,267,849 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $2,444,328 | $5,173,993 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $48,153,679 | $101,928,536 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $2,063,000 (est) | $4,366,823 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $1,676,000 (est) | $3,547,646 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $3,852,000 | $8,153,660 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $3,114,000 | $6,591,510 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $412,600 | $873,365 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $11,117,600 | $23,533,004 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $37,036,079 | $78,395,532 |
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