I don't know why I''m even writing this review. First, I couldn't finish watching the movie all the way through for it being such a dumb movie. Maybe some ten year old might enjoy it, but even at that he'd have to be dimwitted to see any real humor in it. Second, don't waste your time. Even though there's some recognizable names in this fiasco, I can only imagine that they needed the money to even participate in this. Not worth it. Dumb. Boring. Not funny. Move on to something that's funny.

...not due to the content of the movie but because of the network guys who hated Norm for roasting OJ day in and day out on SNL during the trial....They ran ads a week after the release....The movie was edited to give it a PG-13 rating when it was not....It was adult comedy with rape jokes as Chevy Chase mentioned it would have been fantastic unedited....but now it has got 'cult ' status following....Moral of the story....Suck up to network guys ,lose your integrity and you make big bucks....Sandler case in point....I watched the movie then and I watch it from time to time and it always makes me laugh....even tho Norm says it openly that he hates acting....Norm Sports show was awesome but cancelled.....I hate talent-less network guys with zilch knowledge about comedy and comedians....Look at the drivel they churn out lately...

Words to live by in comic Norm Macdonalds' first big film vehicle, directed by none other than Bob Saget. Speaking as a fan of Macdonald, I've always just loved his delivery. The man could say practically anything, and I'd still chuckle. Here he works with other comedy pros and established actors to create a gleefully un-P.C., ridiculous movie that's just fun from beginning to end.Co-written by Macdonald, "Dirty Work" stars him as Mitch, kind of a loser in life who finally realizes what he's best at: getting revenge when somebody does him wrong. Together with his best friend Sam (Artie Lange), he decides that this will be his line of work. However, they do need to come up with $50,000 rather quickly to pay a gambling addict doctor (Chevy Chase) to pull some strings to get Sams' dad 'Pops' (Jack Warden) a new heart. Trouble brews when rich bastard Travis Cole (Christopher McDonald) plays Mitch and Sam for fools and some innocent people get booted out of their homes. So the two buddies save the best revenge of all for the nefarious Cole.Examples of the kinds of lunacy in this movie include "dead" prostitutes in car trunks, frat boys tricked into picking a fight with cops, the raunchy spin on "Men in Black" that Mitch and Sam play at a theatre, Mitchs' frequent "notes to self" dictations into a pocket tape recorder, and a highly unlikely choice of music for a fight scene in a bar. Macdonald does alright in his first lead, and isn't bad when he's required to actually act. Lange makes for a good sidekick. It's nice to see veteran Warden be so feisty (and randy). Traylor Howard is cute as the requisite love interest. McDonald is perfect in the kind of jerk role that he was clearly born to play. Don Rickles has fun doing his traditional insult humour as a crabby movie theatre owner. David Koechner has a small role as the proprietor of a car dealership. And there are assorted lively cameos by a couple of familiar faces. The verbal and visual jokes keep coming and everything is wrapped up within a very reasonable 82 minutes. Best of all, there's a few outtakes to enjoy during the end credits.This is one of those riotous movies that can hold up to repeat viewings, especially if one is an admirer of any of the comedic talent here. It's highly recommended.Eight out of 10.

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.