Following its premiere in theatres nationwide on August 2 , 2002 , the film grossed $ 227,966,634 in domestic ticket receipts screening at 3,453 theatres during its widest release . It earned an additional $ 180,281,283 in business through international release , to top out at a combined $ 408,247,917 in gross revenue . The film was nominated for multiple awards , including those from the Online Film Critics Society and the Empire Awards . The film also won an award from the American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers . Considering its $ 72 million budget costs , the film was considered a strong financial success after its theatrical run , and was met with positive reviews from critics , with some praising its atmosphere and story but others criticizing aspects of the script . The high-definition Blu-ray Disc edition of the film featuring the director 's audio commentary , the making of the film , and deleted scenes was released in the United States on June 3 , 2008 . The original motion picture soundtrack , which was composed by James Newton Howard , was released on the opening day by the Hollywood Records label
Empire Awards
8th Empire Awards
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