Review of Envy (2004) by Drlowdon — 23 May 2013
The plot of Envy revolves around the invention of a miracle spray that instantly makes dog poop disappear, not the most sophisticated of scenarios I grant you but some of the great comic movies of recent times have been conceived from less, just look at Wayne's World or Zoolander for examples of that.
A look a cast list that includes comic talents such as Amy Poehler, Jack Black and Ben Stiller as well as the gorgeous Rachel Weisz would in fact suggest that it would be difficult to make an unfunny movie regardless of plot. Unfortunately, against all the odds, that is exactly what Oscar winning director Barry Levinson has managed to create. To be far to Levinson most of the blame lays solely with the script which is unfocused and uneven making it difficult, even for a cast as talented as that on show, to derive much humour from. Not even an appearance from the ever reliable Christopher Walken can save Envy from being close to a complete mess.
This review of Envy (2004) was written by Drlowdon on 23 May 2013.
Envy has generally received negative reviews.
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