Synopsis
The life of a top chef changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece.
Scores
Overall Score
81.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.0%
Review Aggregate
54.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 153 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 plotlightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalstylizedfamily-friendlytragicsuspensefulvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | 2007 | $2,278,000 | $3,448,000 | (est) |
| Aaron Eckhart | 2007 | $1,402,000 | $2,122,000 | (est) |
| Abigail Breslin | 2007 | $1,056,000 | $1,598,000 | (est) |
| Patricia Clarkson | 2007 | $863,000 | $1,306,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count158
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes82,157
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $43,107,979 | $65,233,830 |
| International | 2007 | $49,493,071 | $74,896,172 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $92,601,050 | $140,130,002 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $41,351,218 | $62,575,384 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $900,000 | $1,361,939 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $335,000 | $506,944 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $15,495,000 | $23,448,054 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $34,818,000 | $52,688,889 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $10,776,995 | $16,308,458 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $103,676,213 | $156,889,667 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $28,000,000 | $42,371,442 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $27,964,000 (est) | $42,316,965 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $8,294,000 | $12,551,027 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $4,279,000 | $6,475,264 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $4,760,000 | $7,203,145 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $73,297,000 | $110,917,843 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $30,379,213 | $45,971,823 |
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