I can't believe this movie didn't do better in the theaters. For one it has George Clooney in it. He's America's darling. He's like our sexy uncle. For two, it's a Disney movie that uses Disney lore. I have friends who go to Disneyland several times a week. You'd think those types of people alone could increase the box office numbers. Unfortunately the hefty price tag made this movie impossible to make its money back.
The movie cost two hundred million dollars to make, but it only brought in ninety three million. Ninety three million is no joke, but compared to that production cost it's pathetic. The movie was ultimately hurt by poor reviews. It's hard enough to make money even when the movie is good. If it's just OK it can be next to impossible.