Synopsis
A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai.
Scores
Overall Score
57.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
79.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.1%
Review Aggregate
82.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 95% of 294 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticemotionallightheartedfunnythought-provokingstylizedcharacter-drivenvisually strikingsatiricaldark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Phoenix | 2013 | $1,653,000 | $2,226,000 | (est) |
| Amy Adams | 2013 | $1,018,000 | $1,370,000 | (est) |
| Rooney Mara | 2013 | $766,000 | $1,032,000 | (est) |
| Olivia Wilde | 2013 | $627,000 | $844,000 | (est) |
| Scarlett Johansson | 2013 | $536,000 | $722,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count294
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes1,809
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $10,400 | $14,002 |
| International | 2013 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $10,400 | $14,002 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $5,200 | $7,001 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $655,000 | $881,861 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $391,000 | $526,424 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $846,000 | $1,139,014 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $2,192,000 | $2,951,203 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $6,900,000 | $9,289,828 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $10,989,200 | $14,795,331 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $23,000,000 | $30,966,094 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $80,000 (est) | $107,708 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $220,000 | $296,197 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $584,000 | $786,270 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $4,600,000 | $6,193,219 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $28,484,000 | $38,349,488 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $-17,494,800 | $-23,554,158 |
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