Synopsis
The public murder of a prominent politician and doctor amid a violent demonstration is covered up by military and government officials. A tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
Scores
Overall Score
57.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.7%
Review Aggregate
66.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 277 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, scary, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotscarysuspensefulemotionalfamily-friendlystylizedgrittyaction-packedpoliticalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Pitt | 2009 | $38,304,000 | $56,019,000 | (est) |
| Mireille Enos | 2009 | $23,579,000 | $34,483,000 | (est) |
| James Badge Dale | 2009 | $17,753,000 | $25,963,000 | (est) |
| Matthew Fox | 2009 | $14,515,000 | $21,227,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count277
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes36
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $83,305 | $121,831 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $83,305 | $121,831 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $41,652 | $60,916 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,060,000 | $1,550,219 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $340,000 | $497,240 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $4,329,000 | $6,331,036 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $9,250,000 | $13,527,855 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $41,652 | $60,916 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $15,062,305 | $22,028,182 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $269,000,000 | $393,404,662 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $301,000 | $440,204 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,054,000 | $1,541,444 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $32,280,000 | $47,208,559 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $302,715,000 | $442,711,867 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $-287,652,695 | $-420,683,685 |
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