Synopsis
Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course. In order to make the money back, they then attempt to revitalize a failing shopping mall.
Scores
Overall Score
47.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.8%
Review Aggregate
44.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 38% of 72 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, satirical. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotsatiricalcoming of agestylizedfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Heidecker | 2012 | $173,000 | $236,000 | (est) |
| Eric Wareheim | 2012 | $106,000 | $145,000 | (est) |
| Zach Galifianakis | 2012 | $80,000 | $109,000 | (est) |
| Will Ferrell | 2012 | $65,000 | $89,000 | (est) |
| John C. Reilly | 2012 | $56,000 | $76,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count72
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.3
IMDb votes10,896
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $201,436 | $275,220 |
| International | 2012 | $22,144 | $30,255 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $223,580 | $305,475 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $109,576 | $149,712 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $2,166,000 | $2,959,382 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $974,000 | $1,330,766 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $3,433,000 | $4,690,471 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $8,481,000 | $11,587,499 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $90,646 | $123,849 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $15,254,222 | $20,841,678 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $3,000,000 | $4,098,868 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $179,000 (est) | $244,566 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $610,000 | $833,436 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $995,000 | $1,359,458 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $600,000 | $819,774 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $5,384,000 | $7,356,101 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $9,870,222 | $13,485,577 |
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