Synopsis
A once-idealistic writer inadvertently ignites a feeding frenzy in Hollywood with the mention of a mysterious new screenplay and its illusive author.
Scores
Overall Score
25.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.8%
Review Aggregate
59.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalthin plotlightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes402
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $71,743 | $122,314 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $71,743 | $122,314 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $35,872 | $61,157 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $19,000 | $32,393 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $3,744,000 | $6,383,113 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $6,831,000 | $11,646,112 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $35,872 | $61,157 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $10,665,743 | $18,183,932 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $1,000,000 | $1,704,891 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $427,000 | $727,989 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $776,000 | $1,322,996 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $200,000 | $340,978 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $2,483,000 | $4,233,245 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $8,182,743 | $13,950,687 |
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