Synopsis
The only way to save Earth from catastrophe is to drill down to the core and set it spinning again.
Scores
Overall Score
76.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
84.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.8%
Review Aggregate
41.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 38% of 141 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, visually striking, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenvisually strikingfunnyemotionalrealisticsuspensefulgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Eckhart | 2003 | $3,818,000 | $6,509,000 | (est) |
| Hilary Swank | 2003 | $2,350,000 | $4,007,000 | (est) |
| Delroy Lindo | 2003 | $1,770,000 | $3,017,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 2003 | $1,447,000 | $2,467,000 | (est) |
| D. J. Qualls | 2003 | $1,238,000 | $2,110,000 | (est) |
| Richard Jenkins | 2003 | $1,089,000 | $1,857,000 | (est) |
| Tchéky Karyo | 2003 | $978,000 | $1,667,000 | (est) |
| Bruce Greenwood | 2003 | $891,000 | $1,518,000 | (est) |
| Alfre Woodard | 2003 | $820,000 | $1,398,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score39.0
RT critic review count157
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes113,060
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $31,186,896 | $53,170,269 |
| International | 2003 | $42,311,716 | $72,136,878 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $73,498,610 | $125,307,144 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $32,518,134 | $55,439,886 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $97,000 | $165,374 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $19,116,000 | $32,590,703 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $34,875,000 | $59,458,086 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $7,796,724 | $13,292,567 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $94,402,858 | $160,946,616 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $60,000,000 | $102,293,481 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $24,996,000 (est) | $42,615,464 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $1,888,000 | $3,218,835 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $4,365,000 | $7,441,851 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $9,000,000 | $15,344,022 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $100,249,000 | $170,913,652 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $-5,846,142 | $-9,967,036 |
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