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  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Small, wimpy Marvin (Schneider) doesn't have what it takes to fulfill his lifelong dream to be a cop. But his luck changes when he's critically injured in a car accident, and a deranged scientist secretly uses animal organs to rebuild him. (Revolution Studios)

Directed By: Luke Greenfield

Written By: Tom Brady, Rob Schneider

  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

The Animal

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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User Score Mixed or Average Based on 36 User Ratings
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Summary Small, wimpy Marvin (Schneider) doesn't have what it takes to fulfill his lifelong dream to be a cop. But his luck changes when he's critically injured in a car accident, and a deranged scientist secretly uses animal organs to rebuild him. (Revolution Studios)

Directed By: Luke Greenfield

Written By: Tom Brady, Rob Schneider

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
23% Positive
5 Reviews
59% Mixed
13 Reviews
18% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
23% Positive
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59% Mixed
13 Reviews
18% Negative
4 Reviews

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Transcendently dumb but very funny comedy.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
63
Schneider, with his cherub curls and scrawny physique, adopts a pussycat persona that engenders goodwill.
By Susan Wloszczyna FULL REVIEW
50
Judging by the audience reaction -- there is apparently something funny about the idea of a man trying to hump a goat in heat.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
40
The worst thing about The Animal -- is how frequently it becomes boring.
By Cody Clark FULL REVIEW
40
Let's face it, some people find butt and bathroom comedy funny. And some don't.
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25
Through it all, Rob Schneider comes off as a jackass in The Animal.
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10
Reeks like something produced from a squatting position.
By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 36 User Ratings
4.0
14% Positive
5 Ratings
42% Mixed
15 Ratings
44% Negative
16 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 36 User Ratings
4.0
14% Positive
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42% Mixed
15 Ratings
44% Negative
16 Ratings

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Production Company Revolution Studios, Happy Madison Productions
Release Date Jun 1, 2001
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline The producing team of 'Big Daddy' has delivered another winner!
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Awards

World Stunt Awards
• 4 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Nomination

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