"Animal" - a film whose actors are known throughout the world. The comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield has become highly debated in the world of cinema since it has been heavily criticized. The main actor Rob Schneider was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for "The Worst Actor of the Decade."
Description
In 2001, the comedy "Animal" was released on cinema screens. In the film, the actors showed not the highest level of skill and professionalism. The plot is also not impressed, but the humor leaves much to be desired. Therefore, the picture was coldly received by the public.
The budget of the painting amounted to 47 million dollars, world fees - less than 85 million. Given the costs of marketing and movie theater commissions, the tape barely recouped production costs.
Professional film critics very coldly met the film "Animal". The comedy, the actors of which are regulars in the USA zero-comedy youth comedy films, is popular in Russia. Amateur viewers in our country warmly received the picture.
From the devastating criticism of the script of the "Beast", the film, the actors and the crew did not save even the presence of a large number of top artists. However, viewers noted that in the tape there are good jokes and funny scenes. In addition, the tape is designed for home viewing, when you just want to take a break from hard workdays.
Plot
Bad script, written by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider, negatively affects the reputation of the film "Animal". The main actor Rob Schneider plays the role of Marvin, who has an accident. To save the life of the injured Marvin, Dr. Wilder transplanted organs from different animals to the patient. Although Marvin survived, he gains the abilities of those animals whose organs were transplanted to him.
In addition to this, he acquires animal instincts and habits, which greatly breaks out from the usual behavior for people. The eccentricity of Marvin's actions becomes the basis for most of the jokes in the film.
Actors and roles of the film "Animal"
The main character is played by the popular comedian Rob Schneider. He is known for films like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, All or Nothing, and Big Dad. On his account more than 160 paintings, in many of which he played the main role.
The role of Rihanna was performed by the actress Wallis Haskill, known for the series "Show of the 70s". The actor John K. McGinley was taken for the role of Sisk, whose best works are the films "On the crest of a wave", "Platoon" and "Nothing to lose." He is best known for playing Dr. Cox in the TV series Clinic.
Chef Wilson's character was played by Edward Esner, whose track record was the voice acting in the cartoon "Up" from Pixar, as well as the movie "Christmas Cottage" and the series "X-Files".
The role of Dr. Wilder went to Michael Keyton. He is known for the series "Stingers" and the film "Castle", as well as for many other films.
Interesting Facts
The role of Mrs. Daleros in the episode of the film was played by the mother of Rob Schneider. It is also noteworthy that the frisbee that Marvin catches in the story with his teeth is drawn using computer graphics.
In a newspaper article in a movie, a photograph of Marvin's father depicts Rob Schneider himself. His photo is combined with that of a police officer to look more believable.
"Animal" - a film, the actor in the main position and the screenwriter of which is R. Schneider. The tape is dedicated to the memory of his father who died in a car accident, so the main character is called Marvin, as Rob's deceased parent.
Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler are good friends. Therefore, in the scene where the protagonist of the comedy "Animal" runs through the forest, A. Sandler appears for a short time. And Rob is a frequent guest in many of Sandler's paintings, which he often produces and directs himself.
Conclusion
"Animal" is a film whose actors and crew wanted to make a high-quality entertaining film with decent humor. But due to a not-so-successful scenario, a poor acting and acting, the picture turned out to be very weak and was coldly received by critics and the public.
Nevertheless, the tape firmly entered the world of the film industry and took its place. She went the test of time, so she still has a lot of fans. The Golden Raspberry nomination did not stop Rob Schneider from continuing to develop in the comedy genre. He still remains a sought after actor.