Synopsis
A feud develops between two air traffic controllers: one cocky and determined while the other is restrained and laidback, which inevitably affects their lives.
Scores
Overall Score
62.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
62.3%
Review Aggregate
48.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 41 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, stylized, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnystylizedromanticcharacter-drivendarkemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cusack | 1999 | $2,372,000 | $4,467,000 | (est) |
| Billy Bob Thornton | 1999 | $1,460,000 | $2,750,000 | (est) |
| Cate Blanchett | 1999 | $1,099,000 | $2,070,000 | (est) |
| Angelina Jolie | 1999 | $899,000 | $1,693,000 | (est) |
| Jake Weber | 1999 | $769,000 | $1,448,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count67
Rotten Tomatoes audience score42.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes31,333
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $8,408,835 | $15,833,443 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $8,408,835 | $15,833,443 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $4,204,418 | $7,916,722 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $16,450,000 | $30,974,581 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $21,261,000 | $40,033,469 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $2,018,120 | $3,800,026 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $43,933,538 | $82,724,797 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $33,000,000 | $62,137,456 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $5,323,000 (est) | $10,022,960 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $879,000 | $1,655,116 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $2,878,000 | $5,419,139 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $5,610,000 | $10,563,368 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $47,690,000 | $89,798,039 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $-3,756,462 | $-7,073,242 |
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