Synopsis
The story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
Scores
Overall Score
45.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
35.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
33.4%
Review Aggregate
89.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 41 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, historical, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftinghistoricalstylizedfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Trip | 2002 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| DJ Shadow | 2002 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Grand Wizard Theodore | 2002 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Mix Master Mike | 2002 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| DJ Qbert | 2002 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score93.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes2,956
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $289,885 | $505,486 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $289,885 | $505,486 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $144,942 | $252,743 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $6,000 | $10,462 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $6,550,000 | $11,421,540 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $12,213,000 | $21,296,376 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $121,752 | $212,304 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $19,035,694 | $33,193,426 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $313,000 (est) | $545,793 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $203,000 (est) | $353,981 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $761,000 | $1,326,991 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $1,386,000 | $2,416,833 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $62,600 | $109,159 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $2,725,600 | $4,752,756 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $16,310,094 | $28,440,670 |
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