The Stupids

Stanley and Mena Stupid, a dim-witted couple living in a garbage-strewn mansion, believe their fortunes have changed when they find a briefcase full of money. Unbeknownst to them, it's been switched with a bag of contaminated "redistribution" money from a politician trying to get rid of it. As they begin spending lavishly, the townspeople grow suspicious, leading to a series of chaotic and ridiculous events.

The Stupids was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, widely regarded as one of the worst comedies of the 1990s. Its simplistic and often nonsensical humor, coupled with a weak plot, failed to impress.

• Relies on an overabundance of slapstick and juvenile humor.

• The plot is nonsensical and underdeveloped.

• Performances are broadly comedic, often falling flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a highly polarizing reception, with some viewers finding amusement in its sheer absurdity and lowbrow comedy, while a significant portion found it to be unintelligent and unfunny.

Director John Landis has stated that the film was heavily compromised during editing, with much of his intended humor and narrative structure being removed or altered.