Rotten
Certainly reeks like something produced from a squatting position.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The Animal
He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!
2001 · 1h 23m · PG-13
Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Luke Greenfield
Overview
When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
30%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The Animal is never more nor less than stupid, but stupid in ways that deliver goofiness rather than rampant humiliation.
Robert Koehler, Variety
Rotten
Let's hear it for stupendously dumb screen writing.
Wesley Morris, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
Frequently it becomes boring.
Cody Clark, Mr. Showbiz
Rotten
It's just not funny.
Mary Brennan, Film.com
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