The Animal (2001) movie poster

The Animal (2001)

"He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 30%, MC: 43) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 23m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.1/10 (1,343 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
Metacritic
43
Cast
Rob Schneider as Marvin Mange
Colleen Haskell as Rianna
John C. McGinley as Sgt. Sisk
Ed Asner as Chief Wilson
Michael Caton as Dr. Wilder
Guy Torry as Miles
Bob Rubin as Bob Harris
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,343 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Animal was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for The Animal was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Animal is a 2001 comedy, science fiction film directed by Luke Greenfield. 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. The film has been rated by 1,343 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Animal delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Animal (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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