Synopsis
When a small-town sheriff witnesses what he believes to be an attempted kidnapping, his effort to save the beautiful damsel in distress sets him down a wild path of comic mishap.
Scores
Overall Score
47.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
49.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
57.7%
Review Aggregate
26.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 0% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, political, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnypoliticallightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry the Cable Guy | 2008 | $361,000 | $526,000 | (est) |
| Ivana Miličević | 2008 | $222,000 | $324,000 | (est) |
| Yaphet Kotto | 2008 | $167,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Peter Stormare | 2008 | $137,000 | $199,000 | (est) |
| Eric Roberts | 2008 | $117,000 | $171,000 | (est) |
| Joe Mantegna | 2008 | $103,000 | $150,000 | (est) |
| Jenny McCarthy | 2008 | $92,000 | $135,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score4.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score46.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating3.4
IMDb votes6,678
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $4,161,625 | $6,063,640 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $4,161,625 | $6,063,640 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $2,080,812 | $3,031,820 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,108,000 | $1,614,397 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $395,000 | $575,530 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $9,183,000 | $13,379,968 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $19,027,000 | $27,723,038 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $1,664,650 | $2,425,456 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $33,458,462 | $48,750,209 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $7,500,000 | $10,927,776 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 2008 | $12,000,000 | $17,484,441 |
| Participations | 2008 | $1,338,000 | $1,949,515 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,217,000 | $3,230,250 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $1,500,000 | $2,185,555 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $24,555,000 | $35,777,537 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $8,903,462 | $12,972,672 |
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