Synopsis
Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys. Soon the kids, their parents, and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world and find a task ahead of them that is far more important than any of them could imagine!
Scores
Overall Score
75.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
82.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
78.8%
Review Aggregate
56.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 55% of 120 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythin plotlighthearteddarkgrittysuspensefulemotionalcharacter-drivenscarycoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joely Richardson | 2007 | $2,136,000 | $3,233,000 | (est) |
| Timothy Hutton | 2007 | $1,315,000 | $1,990,000 | (est) |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | 2007 | $990,000 | $1,498,000 | (est) |
| Rainn Wilson | 2007 | $810,000 | $1,225,000 | (est) |
| Kathryn Hahn | 2007 | $692,000 | $1,048,000 | (est) |
| Chris O'Neil | 2007 | $609,000 | $922,000 | (est) |
| Rhiannon Leigh Wryn | 2007 | $547,000 | $828,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count124
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes22,670
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $21,471,048 | $32,491,403 |
| International | 2007 | $5,837,871 | $8,834,251 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $27,308,918 | $41,325,652 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $13,070,672 | $19,779,402 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $806,000 | $1,219,692 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $300,000 | $453,980 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $13,877,000 | $20,999,590 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $31,183,000 | $47,188,168 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $5,153,052 | $7,797,937 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $64,389,724 | $97,438,768 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $35,500,000 | $53,720,936 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $15,553,000 (est) | $23,535,823 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $2,576,000 | $3,898,173 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $3,616,000 | $5,471,969 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $6,035,000 | $9,132,559 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $63,280,000 | $95,759,461 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $1,109,724 | $1,679,307 |
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