Senseless Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A broke college student takes super-sense juice to get a Wall Street job, then things get really weird and he probably regrets everything… or maybe not?

🍿 Senseless: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Desperate Measures

Darryl Witherspoon, a bright economics student, is struggling to make ends meet while attending college. He’s determined to win an annual junior analyst competition that could land him a lucrative job at a major brokerage firm. Facing financial difficulties, Darryl seeks out opportunities to earn extra money.

The Experimental Drug

An opportunity arises when the college offers a chance to participate in a drug trial. This experimental drug promises to heighten all five senses tenfold. Darryl, enticed by the prospect of quick cash, volunteers as a test subject, unaware of the potential side effects.

Super Senses and Hilarious Chaos

As the drug takes effect, Darryl experiences heightened senses, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic situations. He navigates everyday life with amplified hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch, often with hilarious and embarrassing results. He uses his enhanced abilities to excel in the analyst competition.

The Downside

Darryl quickly discovers the drugs negative effects. Each sense begins to sporadically shut down at the most inopertune times, creating chaos for Darryl, and hilarity for the viewers.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Darryl Witherspoon (Marlon Wayans): A determined college student who takes an experimental drug to enhance his senses for a competitive edge.
• Scott Thorpe (David Spade): Darryl’s wealthy and smug rival in the junior analyst competition.
• Dr. Wheedon (Brad Dourif): The eccentric doctor responsible for developing the experimental sensory-enhancing drug.
• Randall Tyson (Rip Torn): The powerful executive at Smythe-Bates, representing the sought-after job opportunity.
• Tim LaFlour (Matthew Lillard): Darryl’s supportive and quirky roommate.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Darryl: “For $3000, I’ll be your little ‘Outbreak’ monkey!” – Darryl expresses his desperation for money when signing up for the experimental drug trials.
• Darryl: “Would you all just cut this shit?” – Darryl has an outburst during a test, due to his heightened senses, addressing the other students’ annoying habits.
• Darryl: “Corn? I ain’t been eatin’ no corn!” – Darryl says this in distress after smelling the economics professor’s breath during the sensory test.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $15,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $12,874,899
• Worldwide Gross: $12,874,899

💥 Senseless Reviews

Personal Review

I remember watching this as a teenager and laughing so hard! Marlon Wayans is hilarious in his role. The scene where he’s playing hockey while partially blind is absolute comedic gold. It’s a silly movie, but sometimes you just need something light and funny. Don’t expect high art, but if you want a good chuckle, this is it!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Marlon Wayans and David Spade”
  • “Viewers who enjoy 90s comedies with slapstick humor”
  • “Those looking for a lighthearted and silly movie”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Crude humor and sexual references”
  • “Drug use (experimental drug trial)”
  • “Nudity”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “Senseless is a decent movie with a great cast that saves the whole film. Marlon Wayans’ is the big star from Scary Movie, he is also good enough in Senseless. The guy the people notices. At all a good comedy in which Darryl gets super powers of his senses.
• AllMovie: “Marlon Wayans brings manic energy to this comedy about a college student who volunteers for an experiment that heightens his senses, offering broad laughs and slapstick humor.

Audience Reactions

Marlon Wayans’ over-the-top performance is the movie’s biggest draw.: Viewers enjoyed the physical comedy and the ridiculousness of the plot.

Many thought the movie was hilarious for its time but doesn’t hold up well now.: Fans remember enjoying the film when they were teens or younger, and some people would consider it a nostalgic favorite.

Overall Consensus: Senseless is a silly 90s comedy, carried by the charisma of Marlon Wayans and slapstick humour. Some enjoy it, others find it unfunny and juvenile.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Penelope Spheeris stated working with Harvey Weinstein on ‘Senseless’ made her want to quit making mainstream movies.”
• “Grant Fuhr, a famous hockey player, was Marlon Wayans’ double during the hockey scenes.”
• “The college scenes were filmed at Columbia University in New York City.”

🖥️ How to Watch Senseless?

As of today, you can find ‘Senseless’ available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for availability.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Senseless, you might like these similar films:

• The Nutty Professor (1996): Shares a similar premise of a character using a scientific substance to alter themselves with comedic results.
• Scary Movie (2000): Also starring Marlon Wayans, known for its over-the-top and raunchy humor.
• Trading Places (1983): Features a similar theme of social class and job competition.

🛒 Senseless Related Products

• Senseless [DVD]: Own the physical copy of the film! Relive the comedic moments and enjoy the nostalgia of this 90s movie.
• Scary Movie (Unrated) [Blu-ray]: See what other movies Marlon Wayans has stared in!
• The Best of David Spade: Find out what makes David Spade one of the funniest actors in the film and what his other works are.
• Scream (Two-Disc Special Edition): Find out what other movies Matthew Lillard has stared in!

🎧 Soundtrack

Senseless features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Busy Child” – performed by The Crystal Method
• “Oh Yeah” – performed by Yello

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Matthew Lillard “Senseless” 1997 – Bobbie Wygant Archive

Ever wonder what Matthew Lillard was thinking while making ‘Senseless’? This interview gives you a peek into his mind and the fun he had on set. It’s a great watch for any fan!

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