Envy

Envy (2004)

  • 7% of critics liked it
    (116 reviews)

  • 30% of users liked it
    (50,909 ratings)

Barry Levinson directed this comedy in which success has a rather surprising effect on two old buddies. Nick Vanderpark (Jack Black) and Tim Dingman (Ben Stiller) are best friends and next-door neighbors who work together at a sandpaper factory. Nick and Tim often find themselves wishing for… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Steve Adams
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 30, 2004 Wide
On DVD
Sep 28, 2004
DreamWorks SKG

Critic Reviews

  • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

    With so many dubious elements at play, even the half-good ideas get lost in the shuffle.

  • Anthony Breznican, Associated Press

    Envy crawls to its finish through a minefield of poor taste and comedic misfires.

  • J. Hoberman, Village Voice

    Ultimately more amusing than hilarious, and sometimes less than that.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    ... one of the worst comedies I've ever seen.

  • Sara Gebhardt, Washington Post

    For an alleged comedy with such star power, Envy reeks enough to wish there was a vaporizer that would make it magically disappear.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony L


    A fairly tiresome and ill-conceived film. The story had legs, they just didn't run with it and I also feel they were terribly let down by their props department. Jack Black has made a fortune and he buys a plastic mansion? It all gets a little too cartoon-like and Stiller and… More

  • Coxxie M


    Stop beatin' that dead horse, Ben Stiller.

  • Candy R


    Black comedy with Ben Stiller and Jack Black. Best friends and neighbours become estranged as one comes up with a new invention to dissolve pooh and gets rich, while the other is very jealous of his friend's success.

  • Conner R


    It's not a particularly memorable comedy, but it's fun and original. The chemistry between Ben Stiller and Jack Black are the selling point of the movie, along with a crazy appearance by Christopher Walken. It was an interesting story, but it could've been far better… More

  • Film C


    I didnt really enjoy this movie although its quite amusing the idea of vanishing poo is silly and i like funny movies but this is just ridiculas!! the storyline is a bit dull and the whole idea is just annoyingly stupid!! Really not worth much and its surprising compared to the cast… More

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