Synopsis
An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.
Scores
Overall Score
80.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.4%
Review Aggregate
55.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 164 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, gritty, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotgrittycharacter-drivensuspensefulstylizedaction-packedemotionalfunnylighthearteddark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Statham | 2011 | $12,000,000 source | $16,738,106 | reported |
| Ben Foster | 2011 | $3,658,000 | $5,102,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count164
Rotten Tomatoes audience score51.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes180,009
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $29,121,498 | $40,619,893 |
| International | 2011 | $47,008,595 | $65,569,570 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $76,130,093 | $106,189,463 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $33,364,187 | $46,537,774 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,412,000 | $6,154,044 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $1,418,000 | $1,977,886 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $8,072,000 | $11,259,166 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $19,248,000 | $26,847,922 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $7,280,374 | $10,154,973 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $73,794,562 | $102,931,765 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $40,000,000 | $55,793,686 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $22,617,000 (est) | $31,547,145 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $2,952,000 | $4,117,574 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $2,594,000 | $3,618,221 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $6,800,000 | $9,484,927 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $74,963,000 | $104,561,552 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $-1,168,438 | $-1,629,787 |
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