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
23.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
0.3%
Review Aggregate
69.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammo Hung | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Wong Ha | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Dick Wei | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lam Ching-ying | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Wu Ma | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes697
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $637 | $1,023 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $637 | $1,023 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $318 | $512 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,606 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $0 | $0 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $121,000 | $194,356 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $75,000 | $120,469 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $247,318 | $397,255 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $5,000 | $8,031 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $15,000 | $24,094 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $400,000 | $642,499 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $-152,682 | $-245,244 |
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