Synopsis
A computer whiz and his roommate get caught up in an adult chat site they create, and computer fiction blends with reality. A 2002 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection.
Scores
Overall Score
23.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
29.6%
Review Aggregate
39.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 39% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, visually striking, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyvisually strikingemotionalgrittycharacter-driventhought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score30.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes646
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $167,102 | $284,891 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $167,102 | $284,891 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $83,551 | $142,445 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $28,000 | $47,737 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $5,595,000 | $9,538,867 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $10,208,000 | $17,403,530 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $75,196 | $128,201 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $15,989,747 | $27,260,780 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $134,000 (est) | $228,455 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $640,000 | $1,091,130 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $1,165,000 | $1,986,198 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $2,239,000 | $3,817,252 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $13,750,747 | $23,443,529 |
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