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A Balasaur Score of 44 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 4.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, Metacritic 43/100. Most of the 2,387 2000s comedy movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic43/100
1,413 audience votes
Key crew
- Luke GreenfieldDirector
- Tom BradyScreenplay
- Teddy CastellucciOriginal Music Composer
- Rob SchneiderScreenplay
Cast
- Rob SchneiderMarvin Mange
- Colleen HaskellRianna
- John C. McGinleySgt. Sisk
- Ed AsnerChief Wilson
- Michael CatonDr. Wilder
- Louis LombardiFatty
- Guy TorryMiles
- Bob RubinBob Harris
- Pilar SchneiderMrs. De La Rosa
- Scott WilsonMayor
- Raymond MaMr. Tam
- Michael PapajohnPatrolman Brady
Stills
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Themes
dreamsemployeecar crashscientistpolice officerorgan donationaftercreditsstingervirility