Envy

Two best friends and neighbors, Tim Dingman and Nick Vanderpark, find their lives diverging when Nick invents a miraculous cleaning product called Vapojet. Tim becomes consumed by jealousy as Nick's wealth and success skyrocket, while his own life seems to stagnate. This envy leads Tim to increasingly desperate and absurd attempts to sabotage Nick and reclaim what he feels he deserves, often involving his wife, Debbie, and a pet dog named J.J.

Envy was poorly received by critics, who found its premise and execution to be unfocused and uninspired. The film struggled to find a consistent comedic tone and was often criticized for its unlikeable characters and predictable plot. Audiences also largely ignored the film, contributing to its commercial failure.

• The film's humor falls flat, relying on tired tropes and predictable scenarios.

• The performances are generally uninspired, with the main actors failing to elevate the weak material.

• The plot is disjointed and lacks a clear direction, failing to deliver a satisfying comedic or dramatic experience.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disappointing comedy with a premise that didn't quite land. Many expressed that the jokes weren't funny and the characters were difficult to relate to, leading to a generally unengaging viewing experience.

Jack Black reportedly improvised many of his lines as Nick Vanderpark, much to the surprise and occasional frustration of director Barry Levinson.