Synopsis
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a classical ensemble in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting but sharp old landlady.
Scores
Overall Score
77.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
81.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
87.1%
Review Aggregate
52.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 180 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, visually striking, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyvisually strikinggrittycharacter-drivenstylizedcoming of agelighthearteddarkrealisticmacabre
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | 2004 | $2,282,000 | $3,790,000 | (est) |
| Irma P. Hall | 2004 | $1,405,000 | $2,333,000 | (est) |
| Marlon Wayans | 2004 | $1,058,000 | $1,756,000 | (est) |
| J. K. Simmons | 2004 | $865,000 | $1,436,000 | (est) |
| Tzi Ma | 2004 | $740,000 | $1,228,000 | (est) |
| Ryan Hurst | 2004 | $651,000 | $1,081,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count189
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes111,339
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $39,799,192 | $66,093,204 |
| International | 2004 | $36,866,000 | $61,222,149 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $76,665,190 | $127,315,350 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $34,645,996 | $57,535,462 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $175,000 | $290,617 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $5,000 | $8,303 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $18,399,000 | $30,554,612 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $38,497,000 | $63,930,697 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $9,949,798 | $16,523,301 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $101,671,794 | $168,842,992 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $35,000,000 | $58,123,345 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $31,734,000 (est) | $52,699,606 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $4,067,000 | $6,753,933 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $4,687,000 | $7,783,546 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $5,950,000 | $9,880,969 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $81,438,000 | $135,241,398 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $20,233,794 | $33,601,594 |
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