Louisiana has a 30% tax credit for film. 96 is what the budget is before credit. http://variety.com/2015/film/news/louisiana-tax-incentives-film-tv-production-gambit-1201618079/ https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/incentives/motion-picture-investor-tax-credit
When this finally comes out on dvd this movie will be this years "OMG THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT WHY DIDNT IT DO BETTER!" Meanwhile the movie has has good reviews, good actors attached, and a good director. Yet people can't find reasons to go watch it in theaters.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/brad-pitt-compares-mel-gibsons-the-passion-of-the-christ-to-l-ron-hubbard-propaganda-a7237246.html
Brad Pitt compares Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to 'L. Ron Hubbard propaganda
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/brad-pitt-compares-mel-gibsons-the-passion-of-the-christ-to-l-ron-hubbard-propaganda-a7237246.html
Brad Pitt compares Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to 'L. Ron Hubbard propaganda
I'm not saying she can't act. I'm saying she has zero charisma, but that's just my opinion. The world if full of good actors who aren't likeable or charismatic. She's like a female Liam Hemsworth, nothing about her draws you in.