Own Worst Enemy
Own Worst Enemy

Own Worst Enemy

2012Movie90 minEnglish

James Keaton invents a time machine and goes back seven years to try to thwart the plans of his rival, Frederic Nichols. Meanwhile, Keaton's neglected girlfriend, Leila Locke, finds the time machine and uses it to convince her younger self to not get involved with Keaton in the first place. While in the past, however, she falls in love with the younger Keaton all over again.

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IMDb2.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Director: Vince OfferGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck man, played by Vince Offer, finds himself in a series of bizarre and comedic situations as he navigates his life. The film is a collection of sketches and vignettes that showcase Offer's unique brand of humor. He encounters eccentric characters and gets into absurd predicaments, often with unexpected outcomes. The narrative loosely follows his attempts to improve his circumstances while facing his own personal flaws.

Critical Reception

Own Worst Enemy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its humor, writing, and overall execution. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding the film unfunny and lacking in substance. It is generally regarded as a critical and commercial failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on crude and juvenile humor that fails to land.
  • The comedic timing and performances are consistently off, leading to a painful viewing experience.
  • Lacks any coherent plot or discernible comedic structure.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and poor reception, but those available generally reflect the critical consensus, citing a lack of laughs and overall poor quality.

Fun Fact

The film was largely self-funded and directed by Vince Offer, who also starred in and wrote the movie, and is known for his previous work as 'The Dingo' in low-budget comedy films.

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