tdrish The Jerky Boys movie. I want to forget that they even existed. Their unfunny, awful albums that they cranked out right around the same time this joke of a film came out, that just promoted crank calling various people just for giggles. Low morale if you ask me. Is the movie any improvement over all this? Uh, no! Now they've gotten themselves in hot water, by impersonating the wrong guy, have made them a target from the mob. And just to set the record straight, the only reason why this movie was even made, was so everyone could see what these guys really looked like in real life. The entire film is just an excuse to make a feature film, and the length of the movie barely meets the requirements of even that. If you're looking for classic laughs from the retro days, I suggest other titles, other better titles, but for me, The Jerky Boys was just a 100 percent total bust for me. I hope it will be for you, too.

weetsy This was bottom of the barrel cinema when it came out. Its not anything you should really have high expectations for when you start into it. That being said, compared to the bottom of the comedy barrel these days this movie is a worthwhile and entertaining entry. The supporting cast actually isn't too bad. Other reviewers have questioned the appearance of Alan Arkin in this film, and maybe it is weird, but whatever he's in it. So is Vincent Pastore ("Big Pussy" Bonpensiero from "The Sopranos") and cameos from Tom Jones and Ozzy Osbourne (a particularly rare depiction of him when he still had some vital essence left and decked out in appropriate mid-90's high fashion.)Speaking of the the mid-90's, there's a lot of great footage of New York City in the years right before Giulianni started cleaning the place up. Anyways, the movie is funny. Its not the funniest movie ever, but the ad hominem attacks, creative profanity, and silly voices will make you laugh. Its nice to see their skits made into live action, even though the real genius of their humor on their tapes was that the calls were real and the calls in the movie are scripted. Its a solid B-grade comedy. If you're expecting more, you have the wrong idea.

leathaface This movie could have been a lot funnier if only they didn't use almost the exact same dialogue from their prank calls. Seriously some of the scenes from the movie are almost word-for-word with the calls. If you haven't heard their "jerky-isms" (rubberbeck, sizzle-chest) then this might be funny to you. Anyway the movie is about two "low-lifes from Queens", two late-20's guys who can't get a job who still live at home. They end up calling a random number which just happens to be a local mob boss. Johnny Brennan does his hilarious Frank Rizzo voice claiming to be childhood friends with the guy who becomes infuriated after being called "fruity-a$$". (the only really funny scene.) Once they meet the boys in person, an arrogant local boy Brett Weir sees them at the same restaurant and clues the mafia in as to who the Jerky Boys really are. So the rest of the movie is basically them trying to outrun the mob. Some scenes following were okay, with a cameo by Ozzy Ozbourne and the NY hardcore band Helmet. In the end when the gang kidnaps Johnny's mom and fits her for a pair of cement shoes, Johnny and Kamal call the newspapers up to expose the mob. The end. A lot of people said the plot was clichéd. Not really, I thought it worked good, it just wasn't EXECUTED properly. And by properly, I mean humorously. The first time I heard the call about the old man with the Mexican immigrant worker it was funny. "I kicked him in his little hiney" The second time it seemed rushed, like they had to create a scene where the actions would fit perfectly with the call. This one happens to be made over a call box on a warehouse where the bad guys are standing near, to distract them while the boys escape. Some of the actors, who have played distinguished, critically-acclaimed roles in other movies (Alan Arkin, Vincent Pastore, William Hickey) seem like they're having a REAL hard time saying their lines. They must have needed money. I won't tell you not to see it, because as far as i know it has not been released on DVD. And I can guarantee you can find it for a buck or two at almost ANY movie store. So if you have or haven't heard the prank call albums but you still want to see it, you'll only be a few bucks short if you don't like it.

stanleykagan This is one of the greatest comedy films of all time. I can watch this over and over again and still laugh. The characters are very memorable. I don't want to say more about the film so as not to spoil it. Unfortunately I don't think this film exists on DVD so you have to get the VHS out of the closet or garage to see it. Good performances also by Vincent Pastore, Alan Arkin and Kamal Ahmed.Johnny Brennan is probably the greatest comedian of all time and for sure the most under-rated comedian of all time - no question about that.Go see it now liver-lips, or Frank Rizzo will split your nuts from your head to the back of your ass!