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The Animal Reviews

2001

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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 .. Read more

Starring	Rob Schneider, Edward Asner, Cloris Leachman, Colleen Haskell
Director	Luke Greenfield
Genres	Comedy

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- "...Schneider, with his cherub curls and scrawny physique, adopts a pussycat persona that engenders goodwill....The resulting physical comedy is bound to trigger your laugh instinct..."
- 10291
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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- - 8
  - 1
  Class film from Schneider
  
  If you like any Adam Sandler (who actually has a small cameo in this) / Rob Schneider films then you'll love this!
  
  A bit of a stupid premise (but... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - EdwardTheGreat
  - London
  - 25 Dec 2004 at 23:56
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- - 1
  - 1
  Species - the humorous version?
  
  This is a humorous movie - especially the line near the end by the 'black guy'! This movie is a bit perverted in parts (and it might offend some people... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - WillXXXX
  - 13 reviews
  - 03 Feb 2012 at 22:04
- - 2
  - 1
  Brilliant film
  
  Funny film, loved it. great acting and very inspirational!
  
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- - bez29
  - 36 reviews
  - Weymouth
  - 13 Jun 2009 at 22:03
- - 1
  - 1
  funny as
  
  brill movie if ure up for a laugh
  
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- - a customer
  - York
  - 07 Nov 2008 at 00:11
- - 0
  - 0
  the animal
  
  a great film. a laugh from beginning to end. a must if you have not already seen it. I first watched it on film4 then decided to rent it here to watch it ... read more »
  
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- - odells
  - 41 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 22 Sep 2008 at 21:12
- - 0
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  hilarious
  
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  Rob Schneider is absolutely brilliant in this film, i laughed all the way through, watch out 4 adam sandler's cameo appearance, he only has one line and it ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Cardiff
  - 02 Sep 2008 at 22:59
- - 0
  - 0
  Could be better
  
  Not one of Rob Schneider's best films, worth watching though probably wouldn't recommend it.
  
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- - WeeRosco
  - 20 reviews
  - HELENSBURGH
  - 18 Jun 2008 at 23:40
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  - 0
  Animal
  
  This film was really good as it has a bit of every thing, laughs, a sexy woman and a bit of action.SPOT ON!!!!!!
  
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- - Spudnuts
  - 6 reviews
  - Taunton
  - 12 Jun 2008 at 13:57
- - 0
  - 0
  Stupid Story
  
  I think if they had no real animals in this it would have been much worse. They where better actors also.
  
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- - yulbrynner
  - 49 reviews
  - Uckfield
  - 23 Feb 2008 at 13:44
- - 0
  - 0
  A movie written for Rob Schneider...
  
  This movie was written for Rob Schneider as he fits the part perfectly.The film was a great laugh, a little weird but still a great laugh. This movie can be ... read more »
  
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- - ScottC2105
  - 16 reviews
  - East Midlands, England
  - 22 Jan 2008 at 19:45
- - 0
  - 0
  Hilarious
  
  If you have a sense of humour you will find this film hilarious! I laughed so hard my stomach hurt! I would definitely recommend this film if you like silly ... read more »
  
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- - Greg Nicholson
  - Chesterfield
  - 01 Aug 2006 at 00:20
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- - 8
  - 1
  Class film from Schneider
  
  If you like any Adam Sandler (who actually has a small cameo in this) / Rob Schneider films then you'll love this!
  
  A bit of a stupid premise (but... read more »
  
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- 317325
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - EdwardTheGreat
  - London
  - 25 Dec 2004 at 23:56
- - 6
  - 1
  The Animal (2001)
  
  I did not watch this movie to the end as I simply could not bear it. Awful.
  
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- - a customer
  - london
  - 17 Nov 2004 at 11:51
- - 7
  - 4
  Mesmeric
  
  'The Animal' picks up where Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' left off; exploring the precarious meeting point between Man's rationalized and ... read more »
  
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- - thegrimphantasmfear
  - London
  - 03 Feb 2004 at 14:28
- - 4
  - 0
  I rented The Hot Chick...
  
  I rented The Hot Chick (Rob Schneider) once just to fill up my rentel list. I watched it, it was'nt brilliant but it was better then I thought it was going ... read more »
  
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- - Lee#13
  - SKEGNESS
  - 20 Oct 2004 at 14:06
- - 2
  - 0
  Not great!
  
  I just couldn't watch this movie to completion, so I guess it could just 'become' fantastic after the first 40 minutes...
  
  There a few ... read more »
  
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- - plubraich
  - 10 reviews
  - Motherwell
  - 30 Nov 2004 at 00:05
- - 2
  - 1
  I know I'm not ...
  
  I know I'm not normal in the fact that I love Rob Schneider - and he doesn't disappoint in this - totally hilarious - tho The Hot Chick and Surf Ninjas ... read more »
  
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- - Abigail#10
  - HARROGATE
  - 01 Apr 2004 at 14:29
- - 2
  - 1
  Brilliant film
  
  Funny film, loved it. great acting and very inspirational!
  
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- - bez29
  - 36 reviews
  - Weymouth
  - 13 Jun 2009 at 22:03
- - 0
  - 0
  The Animal lacks bite.
  
  An entirely predictable movie starring Rob Schneider as a man who develops the skills of animals. While the movie does have its moments it is not a classic in ... read more »
  
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- - Gavin Fowler
  - North east England
  - 29 Jul 2004 at 08:28
- - 0
  - 0
  amusing throughout ...
  
  amusing throughout with ocasional hilarity. should have a fantasy rating perhaps.
  
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- 27336
- - artymum#1
  - NORWICH
  - 29 Jan 2004 at 09:42
- - 0
  - 0
  Unique storyline not ...
  
  Unique storyline not to be taken too seriously. A good laugh and the kids loved it.
  
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- 28534
- - julian#6
  - PEACEHAVEN
  - 22 Feb 2004 at 21:32

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Critics' reviews
- "...Schneider, with his cherub curls and scrawny physique, adopts a pussycat persona that engenders goodwill....The resulting physical comedy is bound to trigger your laugh instinct..."
- 10291
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...[A] very funny comedy....Its relative modesty lends Mr. Schneider's deft, ingenious performance an unexpected glow of innocence..."
- 10289
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Imagine Police Academy-style japes, updated with jovial bestiality and performed under the watchful eye of scatological... read more on Time Out
- 44875
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...A film that gives full scope to Schneider's winning line in broad physical comedy..."
- 10290
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A comedy that's got heart....Both sprightly and tailored to [Schneider]..."
- 10287
- - Hollywood Reporter
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Outrageous and imaginative....Schneider is wonderfully expressive..."
- 10288
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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- The Animal
  
  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 ...