Synopsis
Three activists cobble together a kidnapping plot after they encounter a businessman in his home.
Scores
Overall Score
65.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
59.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.1%
Review Aggregate
77.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 67 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, thin plot, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
politicalthin plotfunnycharacter-drivenstylizedlightheartedthought-provokingromanticsuspensefulemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Brühl | 2005 | $117,000 | $188,000 | (est) |
| Julia Jentsch | 2005 | $72,000 | $115,000 | (est) |
| Stipe Erceg | 2005 | $54,000 | $87,000 | (est) |
| Burghart Klaußner | 2005 | $44,000 | $71,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score70.0
RT critic review count74
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes32,813
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $175,493 | $281,885 |
| International | 2005 | $7,977,366 | $12,813,619 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $8,152,859 | $13,095,504 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $3,278,693 | $5,266,390 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $112,000 | $179,900 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $17,000 | $27,306 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $6,266,000 | $10,064,742 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $15,043,000 | $24,162,771 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $78,972 | $126,848 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $24,795,665 | $39,827,957 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $886,000 (est) | $1,423,135 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $1,066,000 (est) | $1,712,259 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $992,000 | $1,593,397 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,577,000 | $2,533,051 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $177,200 | $284,627 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $4,698,200 | $7,546,469 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $20,097,465 | $32,281,488 |
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