Synopsis
A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.
Scores
Overall Score
72.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
79.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.0%
Review Aggregate
33.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 20% of 93 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotfamily-friendlylightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Murphy | 2008 | $4,695,000 | $6,840,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Banks | 2008 | $2,890,000 | $4,211,000 | (est) |
| Gabrielle Union | 2008 | $2,176,000 | $3,170,000 | (est) |
| Scott Caan | 2008 | $1,779,000 | $2,592,000 | (est) |
| Ed Helms | 2008 | $1,522,000 | $2,217,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Hart | 2008 | $1,339,000 | $1,951,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score20.0
RT critic review count99
Rotten Tomatoes audience score35.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes45,387
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $11,803,254 | $17,197,774 |
| International | 2008 | $39,536,313 | $57,605,859 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $51,339,567 | $74,803,633 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $21,716,152 | $31,641,231 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,376,000 | $2,004,882 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $491,000 | $715,405 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $11,404,000 | $16,616,046 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $23,628,000 | $34,426,863 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $2,832,781 | $4,127,466 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $61,447,933 | $89,531,893 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $60,000,000 | $87,422,202 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $20,012,000 (est) | $29,158,218 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $1,229,000 | $1,790,698 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,792,000 | $4,068,046 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $9,000,000 | $13,113,330 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $93,033,000 | $135,552,495 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $-31,585,067 | $-46,020,601 |
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