Synopsis
A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though he's never written a decent lyric in his life, he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.
Scores
Overall Score
85.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.7%
Review Aggregate
65.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 160 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticthin plotlightheartedfunnycoming of agestylizedcharacter-drivenupliftingchristmas
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Grant | 2007 | $3,451,000 | $5,222,000 | (est) |
| Drew Barrymore | 2007 | $2,124,000 | $3,214,000 | (est) |
| Brad Garrett | 2007 | $1,599,000 | $2,420,000 | (est) |
| Kristen Johnston | 2007 | $1,308,000 | $1,979,000 | (est) |
| Campbell Scott | 2007 | $1,118,000 | $1,693,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count167
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes110,122
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $50,572,588 | $76,529,767 |
| International | 2007 | $95,323,830 | $144,250,290 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $145,896,420 | $220,780,060 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $63,415,826 | $95,964,999 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $928,000 | $1,404,311 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $345,000 | $522,077 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $15,964,000 | $24,157,775 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $35,871,000 | $54,282,357 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $12,643,147 | $19,132,442 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $129,166,973 | $195,463,960 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $40,000,000 | $60,530,631 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $30,030,000 (est) | $45,443,371 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $10,333,000 | $15,636,575 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $4,483,000 | $6,783,970 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $6,800,000 | $10,290,207 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $91,646,000 | $138,684,756 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $37,520,973 | $56,779,205 |
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