Synopsis
A stage-play producer devises a plan to make money by producing a sure-fire flop.
Scores
Overall Score
57.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.7%
Review Aggregate
82.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 62 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenfamily-friendlysatiricalemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Mostel | 2002 | $72,000 | $126,000 | (est) |
| Gene Wilder | 2002 | $10,000 source | $17,437 | reported |
| Dick Shawn | 2002 | $34,000 | $59,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes46,164
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $111,866 | $195,066 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $111,866 | $195,066 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $55,933 | $97,533 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $4,000 | $6,975 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $4,645,000 | $8,099,703 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $8,661,000 | $15,102,589 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $55,933 | $97,533 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $13,421,866 | $23,404,332 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $941,000 | $1,640,865 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $89,000 (est) | $155,193 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $537,000 | $936,392 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $979,000 | $1,707,128 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $188,200 | $328,173 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $2,734,200 | $4,767,752 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $10,687,666 | $18,636,581 |
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