Synopsis
Max is a lonely, recently orphaned young boy who is frequently bullied by his classmates. One night after accepting a dare, Max wanders into a mysterious mansion, where he meets the Great Zamboni, an eccentric magician.
Scores
Overall Score
23.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.3%
Review Aggregate
46.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlylightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kingsley | 2002 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mercedes Ruehl | 2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Matt Weinberg | 2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count2
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes697
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $65,238 | $113,759 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $65,238 | $113,759 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $32,619 | $56,879 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $2,000 | $3,487 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $2,686,000 | $4,683,703 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $5,008,000 | $8,732,683 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $32,619 | $56,879 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $7,761,238 | $13,533,632 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $250,000 (est) | $435,937 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $80,000 (est) | $139,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $310,000 | $540,561 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $562,000 | $979,986 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $50,000 | $87,187 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $1,252,000 | $2,183,171 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $6,509,238 | $11,350,462 |
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