Synopsis
A pool shark takes the ultimate gamble when she kidnaps her own son and flees her ex-husband.
Scores
Overall Score
23.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
25.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
4.4%
Review Aggregate
55.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, uplifting, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenupliftinggrittydarkrealisticemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famke Janssen | 2008 | $26,000 | $38,000 | (est) |
| Rip Torn | 2008 | $16,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
| Matt Ross | 2008 | $12,000 | $18,000 | (est) |
| Lois Smith | 2008 | $10,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
| Marin Hinkle | 2008 | $8,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Jaymie Dornan | 2008 | $7,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score62.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes1,971
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $5,149 | $7,502 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $5,149 | $7,502 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $2,574 | $3,751 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $60,000 | $87,422 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $21,000 | $30,598 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $499,000 | $727,061 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $1,033,000 | $1,505,119 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $150,000 | $218,556 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $1,765,574 | $2,572,507 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $500,000 | $728,518 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $35,000 | $50,996 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $115,000 | $167,559 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $100,000 | $145,704 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $830,000 | $1,209,340 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $935,574 | $1,363,166 |
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