Synopsis
Former superhero Jack is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids into superheroes at a private academy.
Scores
Overall Score
55.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.5%
Review Aggregate
24.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely negative, with 5% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, funny. Many reviews cite pacing issues, thin plot as the main reasons it falls short.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Allen | 2006 | $6,522,000 | $10,148,000 | (est) |
| Courteney Cox | 2006 | $4,015,000 | $6,247,000 | (est) |
| Chevy Chase | 2006 | $3,023,000 | $4,703,000 | (est) |
| Spencer Breslin | 2006 | $2,471,000 | $3,845,000 | (est) |
| Rip Torn | 2006 | $2,114,000 | $3,289,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score5.0
RT critic review count66
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating4.4
IMDb votes23,654
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $11,989,328 | $18,656,012 |
| International | 2006 | $517,034 | $804,532 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $12,506,362 | $19,460,544 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $6,201,478 | $9,649,819 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $370,000 | $575,739 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $114,000 | $177,390 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $11,700,000 | $18,205,803 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $27,598,000 | $42,943,911 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $2,877,439 | $4,477,443 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $48,860,916 | $76,030,105 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $75,600,000 | $117,637,497 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $11,164,000 (est) | $17,371,760 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $977,000 | $1,520,262 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $3,057,000 | $4,756,850 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $11,340,000 | $17,645,625 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $102,138,000 | $158,931,993 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $-53,277,084 | $-82,901,889 |
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