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Summary: A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.
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Starring: Adam Sandler, David Koechner, Artie Lange, John Goodman, Chris Farley, Norm Macdonald, Don Rickles, Jack Warden, Christopher McDonald, Boyd Banks, Chevy Chase, Traylor Howard
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Funny as hell, better when I was younger though. Some classic lines, scenes etc. eg. The Saigon whore who bit Chris Farley's nose off.
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Oh my my my. Before this movie, I was under the impression that I was a fan of Norm McDonald "persona". I've chuckled at his purposefully awful routines at celebrity roasts and enjoyed his bizarre take on "Weekend Update". But this? What...what IS this? There ARE funny people in this movie (you have 4 seconds of John Goodman (why bother?) , Lange, Chase), so it comes as a real surprise when there is literally NOTHING to laugh at. I actually pined for an Adam Sandler flick about halfway through.
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You've got the novelty of having so many well known actors popping up in small roles and the setup, two guys who are only good at revenge pranks, and it all seems like the makings of a cult classic. But Dirty Work doesn't really come together due to the flat pacing and overly predictable punchlines. Norm Macdonald's flat style of delivery doesn't work for the lead role and makes the prank antics seem passive and mean rather than devious and witty.
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I miss Norm =(
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I love this film, but readily admit that it isn't for everyone. A lot of that stems from Norm MacDonald's style; he's lackadaisical, and often goes for the obvious. That style lends itself to the tone of Dirty Work.
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I love Norm MacDonald. I wish he did more stuff.
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All these great comedians, and it ain't funny. Someone has to explain that to me.
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Soft spot for Norm.
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The story is just an excuse for a few very funny bits and plenty of cheap filler. Norm is funny without even trying, but he hardly even tries to act here. Artie is also as expected, but the rest are forgettable. All in all, this is a very average film, but self-aware enough that you can forgive it for not trying very hard.
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Stupid and maybe not enough consistently funny, but has great moments.
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You weren't counting on my loyal army of prostitutes!
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It's hard not to like Norm MacDonald
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Note to self: Norm Macdonald
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This movie has pretty much slipped from the public consciousness at this point. It's the only movie Norm MacDonald ever wrote, which frankly is the only reason why I watched it. It's a damned shame, because it's really funny. It only has a 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is kind of blowing my mind. When considering low-brow-ish comedy movies, it's one of the better ones I've seen in some time.
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Feels a bit like an 80's film but a great slapstick 80's comedy!
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Way funnier than some people would have you believe. If you aren't a film snob and don't mind seeing a few jokes fall flat then this is a perfectly good comedy.
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It doesn't say anything at all, but that's fine--it's really funny. "Son of a bitch, bastard," makes me laugh every time.
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Just horrible movie.
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Note to myself . . . , "please tell Norm McDonald that 'note to myself ' never has been funny and is even less funny when used in a movie!!!!!!
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I love Norm MacDonald, but even he admits that he can't act. Even though this could possibly work despite it, Saget's direction is so terrible and the plotting of the script is so banal that it's regrettable and disappointing. There are some good lines, but that's about it. The campyness makes me think of Wet Hot American Summer, but it makes no attempts at parody remains predictable. Still, Norm delivers his lines in the same hilarious cadence of his Weekend Update news anchor.
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