Synopsis
Werner Boote presents an up-close and personal view of the controversial and fascinating material that has found its way into every facet of our daily lives: plastic. He takes us on a journey around the globe, showing that plastics have become a threat for both environment and human health.
Scores
Overall Score
38.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.0%
Review Aggregate
63.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score58.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes1,249
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $3,164 | $4,413 |
| International | 2011 | $843,036 | $1,175,902 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $846,200 | $1,180,315 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $338,796 | $472,567 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $70,000 | $97,639 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $23,000 | $32,081 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $129,000 | $179,935 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $308,000 | $429,611 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $94,500 | $131,813 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $963,296 | $1,343,646 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $315,000 (est) | $439,375 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $181,000 (est) | $252,466 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $19,000 | $26,502 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $37,000 | $51,609 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $63,000 | $87,875 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $615,000 | $857,828 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $348,296 | $485,818 |
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