MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate

MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Fawesome, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 61 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Richard Karn is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

There is a reason MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate from the crowd. MVP 2 opens with the lovable Jack being ousted from his hockey team, the Seattle Simians, and having to hit the road after being falsely accused of league misconduct. Jack ends up in the city, where he's befriended by Ben, a homeless skateboarder, and Ollie, a skate shop owner. Jack proves to be as adept at mastering the half-pipe as he does at delivering a slap shot, and before long, he and Ben are crashing amateur skateboarder competitions all over the country. Between them, Richard Karn and Scott Goodman carry the comedy without ever forcing it. MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate came out in 2001. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Richard Karn is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate was released in 2001, directed by Robert Vince. The full 87-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.