Synopsis
Documentary centers on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery.
Scores
Overall Score
48.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
37.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.8%
Review Aggregate
88.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 56 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, stylized, christmas. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedstylizedchristmasemotionalmacabregrittyfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Brooks | 2022 | $3,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg | 2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Elliott Gould | 2022 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Colin Powell | 2022 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Carl Reiner | 2022 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Howard Schultz | 2022 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count56
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes1,818
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2022 | $257,371 | $275,836 |
| International | 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2022 | $257,371 | $275,836 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2022 | $128,686 | $137,918 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2022 | $2,525,000 | $2,706,158 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2022 | $3,810,000 | $4,083,351 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2022 | $686,000 | $735,218 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2022 | $2,110,000 | $2,261,384 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2022 | $115,817 | $124,126 |
| Total Revenues | 2022 | $9,375,502 | $10,048,155 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2022 | $283,000 (est) | $303,304 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2022 | $180,000 (est) | $192,914 (est) |
| Participations | 2022 | $375,000 | $401,905 |
| Residuals ? | 2022 | $380,000 | $407,263 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2022 | $56,600 | $60,661 |
| Total Expenses | 2022 | $1,274,600 | $1,366,047 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2022 | $8,100,902 | $8,682,108 |
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