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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 neighb... read more read more...ors who work together at a sandpaper factory. Nick and Tim often find themselves wishing for something more from life, and Nick has a habit of dreaming up harebrained get-rich-quick schemes that usually end in disaster. Tim is particularly appalled by Nick's latest idea, "Vapoorizer," a cleaning product which will make pet feces magically disappear, but to their shock, it turns out to be an incredible success, and before long Nick is wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Tim, however, is still the same guy getting by in suburbia he's always been, and soon Tim finds himself bitterly resentful of his old friend. As Nick gets richer, Tim gets angrier, and he develops a drinking problem. One night, in a bar, Tim meets an eccentric drifter (Christopher Walken) who offers him some not-so-friendly advice on getting even with his old friend. Envy also stars Rachel Weisz and Amy Poehler as Tim and Nick's much-put-upon spouses. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Release Date: April 30, 2004

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DVD Release Date: September 28, 2004

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  • LoughnerWasLucid
    March 13, 2011
    LoughnerWasLucid
    Stop beatin' that dead horse, Ben Stiller.
  • thmtsang
    September 19, 2010
    thmtsang
    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.
  • ythelastman89
    November 20, 2009
    ythelastman89
    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 considering ... read morethe talents.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    July 27, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    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... read more cast !!
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    November 17, 2008
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "Success didn't go to his head, it went to his neighbor."

    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 t... read moreogether at a sandpaper factory. Nick and Tim often find themselves wishing for something more from life, and Nick has a habit of dreaming up harebrained get-rich-quick schemes that usually end in disaster. Tim is particularly appalled by Nick's latest idea, "Vapoorizer," a cleaning product which will make pet feces magically disappear, but to their shock, it turns out to be an incredible success, and before long Nick is wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Tim, however, is still the same guy getting by in suburbia he's always been, and soon Tim finds himself bitterly resentful of his old friend. As Nick gets richer, Tim gets angrier, and he develops a drinking problem. One night, in a bar, Tim meets an eccentric drifter (Christopher Walken) who offers him some not-so-friendly advice on getting even with his old friend. Envy also stars Rachel Weisz and Amy Poehler as Tim and Nick's much-put-upon spouses.

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    I am a big fan of both Jack Black and Ben Stiller, and I rented this movie with high hopes which could possibly make this review biased.

    The concept was decent but I felt that the whole movie fell drastically short of being a constantly humorous movie. Of course there were a few moments that could suffice as entertaining, all in all this movie felt like it had a total lack of substantialness.
  • puffchunk
    October 18, 2007
    puffchunk
    Love Walkens part in it. If you watch it, you'll not likely see it again, but you'll quote from it by saying 'pocket flan' and remeniss about shooting a stallion.
  • 76Majikat
    February 28, 2007
    76Majikat
    I think this movie was definitely underated and I think it didn't even make it to the cinema box office, but I found this funny in a Ben Stiller and Jack Black way.
  • hypathio7
    December 16, 2008
    hypathio7
    Saw this at a drive-in double feature. I don't remember what the first movie in the double feature was anymore. I hadn't really known anything about this before hand, but thought it would be a good chance to see a little indie pic. I generally like Jack Black. I like Ben Stil... read moreler in a few movies, but really don't get him in others. This was really awful! A bad concept, bad dialog, the worst acting in the leads' careers left me disgusted.
  • burgerstar
    August 24, 2010
    burgerstar
    Probably the worst Ben Stiller movie yet. Jack Black hit bottom with Nacho Libre.
  • fb100001266995067
    November 22, 2011
    fb100001266995067
    Really boring bad plot

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Critic Reviews

Jonathan Rosenbaum
March 5, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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

Anthony Breznican
March 5, 2007
Anthony Breznican, Associated Press

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

J. Hoberman
May 4, 2004
J. Hoberman, Village Voice

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

Richard Roeper
May 3, 2004
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

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

Sara Gebhardt
April 30, 2004
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.

Ann Hornaday
April 30, 2004
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

One of those cinematic curiosities that almost always fade quickly. Full Review

Robert Koehler
April 30, 2004
Robert Koehler, Variety

Envy can't decide whether to be an eccentric black comedy or a middle-of-the-road diversion. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
April 30, 2004
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Envy manages the not unimpressive feat of making just about everyone in it look they wish they were somewhere else. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
April 30, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The film is neither fish nor fowl nor some arresting new entity, but a lumpish coagulation of conflicting impulses and unrealized gestures. Full Review

Lisa Rose
April 30, 2004
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

One of the lamest comedies in recent memory. Full Review

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