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The Animal (2001)
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Reviews Counted:82
Fresh:25
Rotten:57
Average Rating:4.3/10
Consensus: While less offensive and more charming than recent gross-humored comedies, The Animal is still rather mediocre.
Theatrical Release:Jun 1, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $54,422,545
Synopsis: Marvin Mange (Rob Schneider) has only one dream in life: to become a police officer, like his father. Unfortunately, Marvin's natural clumsiness and lack of self-esteem have made him the laughing... Marvin Mange (Rob Schneider) has only one dream in life: to become a police officer, like his father. Unfortunately, Marvin's natural clumsiness and lack of self-esteem have made him the laughing stock of his police coworkers. All of that changes after a freak car accident, and a mad scientist's intervention. When Marvin regains consciousness, he can run faster, jump higher, and smell things no ordinary human should be able to smell, allowing him to perform as a top-notch cop. But Marvin's rival on the police force (John C. McGinley) is out to get him. What's worse, Marvin soon learns that he cannot handle his animal urges. Colleen Haskell from the television show SURVIVOR makes her film debut, and Schneider delivers a terrific performance in a perfect comic role. THE ANIMAL is a hilarious collection of gags and bizarre sights (including Marvin's amorous encounter with a goat) that add up to make this silly, warmhearted comedy. [More]
Starring: Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Guy Torry
Starring: Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Guy Torry, Michael Caton
Director: Luke Greenfield
Director: Luke Greenfield
Screenwriter: Tom Brady, Rob Schneider
Producer: Barry Bernardi, Carr D'Angelo, Todd Garner
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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Reviews for The Animal
No classic but far less offensive than the witless dross like See Spot Run that kids have endured on their time off.
While there's no doubt that The Animal will make you laugh, it's not the kind of laughter that outweighs the missing $10 in your pocket.
It's a great yawning void where Rob Schneider can hump a mail box and attempt to seduce a goat.
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