Igor

Igor has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 592 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. John Cusack is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Igor earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Igor from the crowd. A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community. John Cusack and Myleene Klass lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2008. What keeps Igor from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Igor is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. John Cusack's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.