Monkey Business

A shy, mild-mannered witness protection trainer, Stan Gable, is constantly embarrassed by his overbearing, loudmouthed wife, Mary. When a federal agent assigned to protect a mob informant gets into trouble, Stan finds himself thrust into a dangerous situation. He must confront his own insecurities and navigate the criminal underworld, all while dealing with the eccentricities of the informant and his own marital woes.

Monkey Business received largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Many critics pointed to a weak script, uninspired direction, and a lack of chemistry between the leads as major drawbacks. However, some found Jim Carrey's comedic performance to be a slight redeeming factor, though often overshadowed by the film's flaws.

• Jim Carrey's comedic talent is evident but not enough to salvage a convoluted and unfunny plot.

• The film suffers from a predictable script and a lack of chemistry between the main actors.

• Despite its promising premise, the execution is disappointingly bland and lacks genuine laughs.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the humor to be hit-or-miss. Some viewers enjoyed Jim Carrey's performance and found the premise amusing, while others felt the plot was too convoluted and the jokes didn't land.

The film's working title was 'The Good Humor Man'.