Synopsis
Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler).
Scores
Overall Score
81.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
89.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
89.8%
Review Aggregate
49.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 37% of 155 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedmacabregrittyfamily-friendlysatiricalchristmassurrealtragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Black | 2006 | $3,367,000 | $5,239,000 | (est) |
| Ana de la Reguera | 2006 | $2,073,000 | $3,225,000 | (est) |
| Héctor Jiménez | 2006 | $1,560,000 | $2,428,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score39.0
RT critic review count165
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes99,660
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $80,197,993 | $124,792,214 |
| International | 2006 | $19,057,467 | $29,654,402 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $99,255,460 | $154,446,616 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $47,721,983 | $74,257,868 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $557,000 | $866,721 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $171,000 | $266,085 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $17,598,000 | $27,383,396 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $41,509,000 | $64,590,145 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $20,049,498 | $31,198,054 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $127,606,482 | $198,562,268 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $35,000,000 | $54,461,806 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $43,750,000 (est) | $68,077,257 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $10,209,000 | $15,885,731 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $5,356,000 | $8,334,212 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $5,950,000 | $9,258,507 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $100,265,000 | $156,017,512 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $27,341,482 | $42,544,756 |
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