Synopsis
Though it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.
Scores
Overall Score
64.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.0%
Review Aggregate
53.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 95 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedcharacter-drivengrittyemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel L. Jackson | 2008 | $2,889,000 | $4,209,000 | (est) |
| Bernie Mac | 2008 | $1,778,000 | $2,591,000 | (est) |
| Sharon Leal | 2008 | $1,339,000 | $1,951,000 | (est) |
| Sean Hayes | 2008 | $1,095,000 | $1,595,000 | (est) |
| Affion Crockett | 2008 | $936,000 | $1,364,000 | (est) |
| Adam Herschman | 2008 | $824,000 | $1,201,000 | (est) |
| John Legend | 2008 | $740,000 | $1,078,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count99
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes12,108
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $12,082,391 | $17,604,487 |
| International | 2008 | $249,246 | $363,161 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $12,331,637 | $17,967,648 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $6,140,894 | $8,947,508 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,317,000 | $1,918,917 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $469,000 | $683,350 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $10,911,000 | $15,897,728 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $22,608,000 | $32,940,686 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $2,899,774 | $4,225,077 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $44,345,668 | $64,613,267 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $40,000,000 | $58,281,469 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $10,268,000 (est) | $14,960,853 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $887,000 | $1,292,392 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,681,000 | $3,906,315 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $6,800,000 | $9,907,850 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $60,636,000 | $88,348,879 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $-16,290,332 | $-23,735,612 |
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