Synopsis
In Flip's path towards "keeping it real" by becoming hip-hop star, harsh realities surface to shake up his world.
Scores
Overall Score
21.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
16.1%
Review Aggregate
34.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 20% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, satirical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysatiricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Hoch | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Dash Mihok | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Mark Webber | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Piper Perabo | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Snoop Dogg | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score13.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes2,100
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $38,738 | $72,942 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $38,738 | $72,942 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $19,369 | $36,471 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $2,425,000 | $4,566,161 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $3,135,000 | $5,903,058 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $75,000 | $141,221 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $5,654,369 | $10,646,912 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $226,000 | $425,547 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $406,000 | $764,479 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $1,012,000 | $1,905,549 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $4,642,369 | $8,741,363 |
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