JasparLamarCrabb Cameos by the likes of Chris Farley & Adam Sandler are not enough to make up for the fact that this dud manages to waste two of comedy's sharpest minds. Norm MacDonald & Artie Lange are two nincompoops who, unable to do any work of any sort, start a revenge for hire business and wow, is it unfunny. Neither MacDonald nor Lange is allowed to let loose and both come across as exceedingly dull. MacDonald seems to know this type of thing is NOT his bag and actually seems to be winking at the camera. This really sent his career into oblivion. Lange comes across as a nitwit and it's a shame, because his stand-up act is hilarious! Directed, with no finesse, by Bob Saget (another hilarious stand-up comic wasting his time with lame-brained nonsense). Be warned, this film even manages to waste Don Rickles!

Sandcooler "Dirty Work" is one of those somewhat rare comedies where the pieces of the puzzle just all fit. The actors have great chemistry between one another (it really seems like they're having fun), the screenplay is excellent, and the entire film bathes in a delightfully wrong atmosphere. Prison rape, dead hookers, an Asian chick biting off Chris Farley's nose, none of these things have ever been as funny as they are in this movie. "Dirty Work" sorta sank into obscurity before it had a chance to take off, perhaps because some of the dirty stuff isn't for everybody, but if you're a fan of unbelievably stupid, obvious (occasionally even "Naked Gun"-style) jokes and borderline disgusting situations (and deep down, you know you are) this movie has everything needed to be one of your favourites.

wpenney This movie has stiff acting, a poorly strung together story, gags, awkward direction at times, and it's pretty clear that it wasn't meant to be PG-13 originally.But it's also possibly the most consistently funny movie I have ever seen. Norm's dry-as-the-desert delivery constantly creates laughs, and while it is largely a series of bits kind of trying to create a story, the bits are absolutely hilarious. I'm not surprised that many hate this movie, because if you want to get critical, there are definitely some flaws. But if you like to laugh yourself silly, and you like the literal, deadpan style that Norm is so great at, then I suggest relaxing and enjoying this one. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, and it holds a special place in my heart.

reverendtom This film got slammed by the critics when it came out, so I avoided seeing it for awhile. A few people told me it was hilarious, but I had my doubts. For some reason, Norm MacDonald had kind of rubbed me the wrong way on SNL. This film alone changed me from a Norm doubter to a huge Norm fan. It is a hilarious, nonsensical film filled with insanity, inanity and a ton of laughs. The cast is a comedy dream team: Norm, Artie Lange, Chevy Chase, Chris MacDonald, Chris Farley, Jack Warden, Don Rickles, a quick cameo by Sandler and a quick cameo by Gary Coleman AND a quick cameo by Tommie Hearns. This film is one of those great, great comedies that any critic would have to hate. It is stupid, yes, on purpose. It is crass, tasteless, idiotic, sophomoric and guess what else? Extremely funny. A must see for fans of less than brilliant comedy.