There's a zany tone and a colourful visual atmosphere that disarms us and lets us accept this film for what it is: A profoundly stupid comic adventure. There is never a remote attempt to be either clever or sophisticated; the humour centres mostly on bodily functions and sniggering innuendo, while the physical action reaches almost Benny Hill levels of broadness. Besides Applegate (who is surprisingly good), the cast deliver cornball performances that are never believable for a second. And there is nothing about the film that is even remotely memorable. But it's still somehow engaging and watchable, in a throwaway movie-comedy sort of way. Yes, there are far worse films out there.

themes, vulgarity, language

4.Feb.01