Apple TVThe Animal (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are apolitical, focusing on an individual's struggle with a new identity and self-acceptance within a comedic framework, rather than engaging with broader societal or ideological issues.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on comedic situations rather than engaging with or critiquing DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Animal" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a man who receives animal organ transplants, with the humor and plot points entirely unrelated to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Animal (2001) is an original comedy film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Animal (2001) is an original film with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for any character's race to be compared against, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.8
5.1
Critic Ratings
3.0
4.3
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