Synopsis
A pair of literary sleuths unearth the amorous secret of two Victorian poets only to find themselves falling under a passionate spell.
Scores
Overall Score
58.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.9%
Review Aggregate
61.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 63% of 136 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, thin plot, visually striking. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticthin plotvisually strikingcharacter-drivenhistoricalsuspensefulthought-provokingfunnypsychologicalrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Eckhart | 2002 | $1,630,000 | $2,842,000 | (est) |
| Gwyneth Paltrow | 2002 | $1,003,000 | $1,750,000 | (est) |
| Jeremy Northam | 2002 | $755,000 | $1,317,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Ehle | 2002 | $618,000 | $1,077,000 | (est) |
| Lena Headey | 2002 | $528,000 | $921,000 | (est) |
| Toby Stephens | 2002 | $465,000 | $811,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count153
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes13,932
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $10,113,733 | $17,635,786 |
| International | 2002 | $4,702,165 | $8,199,384 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $14,815,898 | $25,835,170 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $6,937,732 | $12,097,647 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $12,000 | $20,925 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $13,742,000 | $23,962,564 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $25,623,000 | $44,680,016 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $2,427,296 | $4,232,589 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $48,742,028 | $84,993,741 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $25,000,000 | $43,593,662 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $9,266,000 (est) | $16,157,555 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $1,950,000 | $3,400,306 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $3,021,000 | $5,267,858 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $4,250,000 | $7,410,923 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $43,487,000 | $75,830,303 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $5,255,028 | $9,163,437 |
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