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Summary: SNL diehards beware
Review: In a movie that combines unintelligent comedy with the FBI, Chris Kattan gives a performance that you'll either love or hate. Most popular for his roles on SNL (Mango, Mr. Peepers), Kattan might just wear out his welcome midway into the movie. `Corky Romano' seemed to be a theater blockbuster back in 2001, though it is really nothing we haven't seen before. The cast is pretty limited as Kattan is really the only one who shines; but Peter Falk and Chris Penn do allow for some good laughs in their supporting roles. I was not very impressed with the film as a whole. I found it to be reminiscent of a `Naked Gun' movie, but with more seriousness. Playing the title character, Kattan fumbles around for 85 minutes of supposed-to-be comedy. Some parts were hilarious, while others were down-right dumb. Still, it's the few amusing parts that make this movie watch-able.The story is based on the character of Corky, who is a forgotten son in a infamous mafia family. When the family comes upon hard times, with their father (Peter Falk) set up for jail, they ask Corky to go undercover and steal the evidence that would convict him. The entire script is weakly developed; as Corky, who is an assistant veterinarian, is allowed to become an FBI agent with, seemingly, no questions asked. As I said, all Kattan does is fumble around and act stupid; while somehow becoming famous for solving cases and catching criminals. Even with a dismal story and poor casting, Kattan does manage to bring some laughs to the screen. His fake FBI name is Agent Pissante (it's French, but everyone likes to pronounce it pxss-ant). The fact that one of his brothers is gay and the other can't read is also silly, but I did enjoy the part where Corky tried to compare his [gay] brother to Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. As you probably know from watching Kattan on TV's Saturday Night Live, he brings his own blend of comedy to the screen. That comedy is certainly an acquired taste, and it's very hard to attain a liking here. If you find his SNL characters Mr. Peepers or Mango to be stupid, you won't like this movie. It almost seems like `Corky Romano' is aimed at teenage girls who smirk and snicker over anything. In spite of everything bad I`ve said about this movie, it's still somewhat enjoyable. If you like those `Dumb & Dumber' (but dumber) or SNL-type movies, there's a good chance you'll enjoy this one. I gave this movie 3 stars because I think it was worth my time. However, I probably won't watch it again (any time soon). There were some good one-liners (i.e. the groovy tie club excerpt, the Matthew Perry poster, the "we could all take a page out of Pissante's book" quote), but overall the humor was rather one-dimensional. The music put the movie was also daft and cliché; "We're Not Gonna Take It" was playing when the family comes to rescue Corky. I don't know if there's a soundtrack, but if there is don't buy it. As for the ending, I think it was fitting. I won't ruin it for you. Anyways, `Corky Romano' is not all it's cracked up to be. It's a bad twist on FBI-related films and not as good as `A Night At The Roxbury' or even the `Naked Gun' series. This film is the epitome of helpless, slapstick comedy and is definitely not for everyone. SNL fans will probably enjoy it, but if you flip the channel when Mango appears, you'll almost certainly dislike this movie.
Rating:
Summary: SNL diehards beware
Review: In a movie that combines unintelligent comedy with the FBI, Chris Kattan gives a performance that you'll either love or hate. Most popular for his roles on SNL (Mango, Mr. Peepers), Kattan might just wear out his welcome midway into the movie. 'Corky Romano' seemed to be a theater blockbuster back in 2001, though it is really nothing we haven't seen before. The cast is pretty limited as Kattan is really the only one who shines; but Peter Falk and Chris Penn do allow for some good laughs in their supporting roles. I was not very impressed with the film as a whole. I found it to be reminiscent of a 'Naked Gun' movie, but with more seriousness. Playing the title character, Kattan fumbles around for 85 minutes of supposed-to-be comedy. Some parts were hilarious, while others were down-right dumb. Still, it's the few amusing parts that make this movie watch-able. The story is based on the character of Corky, who is a forgotten son in a infamous mafia family. When the family comes upon hard times, with their father (Peter Falk) set up for jail, they ask Corky to go undercover and steal the evidence that would convict him. The entire script is weakly developed; as Corky, who is an assistant veterinarian, is allowed to become an FBI agent with, seemingly, no questions asked. As I said, all Kattan does is fumble around and act stupid; while somehow becoming famous for solving cases and catching criminals. Even with a dismal story and poor casting, Kattan does manage to bring some laughs to the screen. His fake FBI name is Agent Pissante (it's French, but everyone likes to pronounce it pxss-ant). The fact that one of his brothers is gay and the other can't read is also silly, but I did enjoy the part where Corky tried to compare his [gay] brother to Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. As you probably know from watching Kattan on TV's Saturday Night Live, he brings his own blend of comedy to the screen. That comedy is certainly an acquired taste, and it's very hard to attain a liking here. If you find his SNL characters Mr. Peepers or Mango to be stupid, you won't like this movie. It almost seems like 'Corky Romano' is aimed at teenage girls who smirk and snicker over anything. In spite of everything bad I've said about this movie, it's still somewhat enjoyable. If you like those 'Dumb & Dumber' (but dumber) or SNL-type movies, there's a good chance you'll enjoy this one. I gave this movie 3 stars because I think it was worth my time. However, I probably won't watch it again (any time soon). There were some good one-liners (i.e. the groovy tie club excerpt, the Matthew Perry poster, the "we could all take a page out of Pissante's book" quote), but overall the humor was rather one-dimensional. The music put the movie was also daft and cliché; "We're Not Gonna Take It" was playing when the family comes to rescue Corky. I don't know if there's a soundtrack, but if there is don't buy it. As for the ending, I think it was fitting. I won't ruin it for you. Anyways, 'Corky Romano' is not all it's cracked up to be. It's a bad twist on FBI-related films and not as good as 'A Night At The Roxbury' or even the 'Naked Gun' series. This film is the epitome of helpless, slapstick comedy and is definitely not for everyone. SNL fans will probably enjoy it, but if you flip the channel when Mango appears, you'll almost certainly dislike this movie.
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Summary: One of the funniest movies all year!
Review: It's rare now a days to find a movie that's actually funny and not offensive. Corky Romono is definately a one of a kind, not only is it so funny you'll fall on the floor, but it's a movie one could watch with their mother, father or kids. Looking for an escape from reality for a couple of hours? Well watching this movie you'll be too busy laughing to even think about the outside world and it's problems! Chris Kattan is absolutely brilliant in his "odd one out" role of Corky the Vetrinarian turned FBI imposter! The entire cast sparkles with the funniest chemistry in a long time! I just can't say enough good things about this movie! I've seen it quite a few times already and made quite a few people watch it, and every single one, even the most cynical of people found it to be the funniest movied they had seen in a long time!
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Summary: Kattan is Fall Down Hilarious. We Want 'Mango' Movie....
Review: Kattan is definitely one of those actors who is seemingly from another planet. His manic posturing, his wide eyed stares, his innocent, well meaning klutz stance all serves him well in this sometimes over the top comedy with a preposturous premise on how a gangland family has the 'nice' vetinarian son infiltrate the FBI in order to grab hold of the pater familias' record on a series of mob related incidences. The FBI has taken to Py-ssahnt's penchant for wearing obnoxious ties and flubbing his way thru serious undercover assignments. His co-stars Falk, Penn, et al, seem to be enjoying themselves in this comedy. It's big fun for folks who don't mind laughing at something in this vein. Kattan is a Jerry Lewis clone without the 'Hey, Laaaaadaaaay' goofiness. But he's still very funny and very goofy. Can't wait for a Mango movie.
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Summary: GREAT just great
Review: kattan was great in night at the roxbury and saterday night live
but this has to be his best movie ever you will die laughing
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Summary: Quirky
Review: Led by SNL funnyman Chris Kattan, Corky Romano is a hilarious movie that surpassed all expectations that I levied to it. I did not have much hope for it since lately, whenever an SNL star goes off and does something on their own, it seems to be a total a complete failure that just humiliates themselves and the show to a maximum. Well, Chris Kattan does a great job here. He's fresh and quirky. There are not many people in Hollywood that can pull of humor like this, and Kattan does a brilliant job. The movie has a strong script with a strong supporting cast. I didn't much care for Peter Falk's character, but everyone else was very well played. There were many one-liners that caught you off guard. I don't give it five stars because the film did take a long time to get going and at the end it kind of dropped off. But, besides that, Corky Romano is one of the year's most surprising movies. 4 Stars
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Summary: put a cork in it Corky
Review: man, Kattan is so annoying in this movie, I, I just wish it was never made for some reason but I cant deny that this was ok funny, yes I say it it was ok funny. the highlight is when Corky is wacked out of his skull on cocaine and he starts acting crazy in front of the kids, so hilarious. otherwise its a movie full of unfunny and dry jokes and nonstop nagging and whining from Peter Berg and Chris Penn(whos gay in this one and is wrong). Peter Falk(Columbo) is wasted as Pops Romano. one bad, wrong joke of a movie
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Summary: Product Guide
Review: Note: This review is intended as a product guide to help you decide whether you should make a purchase, and if applicable, whether a particular version of a product is worth purchasing. My star rating is an assessment of the product overall, which may not reflect my personal enjoyment of the main content. Version of Corky Romano Reviewed: Touchstone Entertainment Widescreen DVD, 2003 ABOUT THE FILM The Premise: Corky Romano (Chris Kattan) is the black sheep son in a dysfunctional, quirky mafia family. He's not a fan of the family business--he's much more concerned with animals (he's an assistant veterinarian), helping people, and spreading good cheer and hugs (think of a less "flamboyant" version of Richard Simmons). Because of this, after his mother passed away, his father (Peter Falk) and brothers (Peter Berg and Chris Penn) disowned him. However, when the family business is threatened by an informant working with the FBI, they need someone whom they can trust, but who isn't a known link to the family, to pose as an FBI agent and find out what they know and how they know it. Corky is unwillingly recruited for the job. Facts And Assessments To Help You Decide Whether You Might Like This Film:
This is a fish-out-of-water comedy, and more specifically, would fit into a "Saturday Night Live comedy" genre. The Saturday Night Live comedy genre, with Kattan being the formal link to Saturday Night Live here, usually plays something like a film-length skit from the show, with more expensive production values, and a more formally structured plot. Although a lot of the humor can be sophomoric (which isn't meant as a value judgment--a lot of people, including me, enjoy sophomoric humor), Saturday Night Live comedies often have more sophisticated comedic subtexts, too. Corky Romano is heavier on the sophomoric and slapstick side. Fans of the genre, and especially Chris Kattan fans, are most likely to enjoy the film. If some of Kattan's work on Saturday Night Live could get on your nerves, you may quickly grow tired of him in the film. If you're primarily interested in Corky Romano because you like other actors in the film, such as Peter Falk, be aware that besides Kattan, most of the other roles are more like "bit parts". ABOUT THE DISC Compared to a lot of recent releases, Corky Romano is a bit slim on special features. There are two "extended scenes", each only a few minutes long. One was definitely an alternate take. The other may have just been edited. In my view, both of these were even funnier than the versions that ended up in the final cut--this can be either positive (in that it's quality material as an extra) or a negative (in that it makes you realize that the film could have been even funnier), depending on how you look at it. If you are interested in the process of filmmaking, the best extra feature for you would be the "All Access" extra, which is about 10 minutes long. Although there is no narration to explain what is going on, you see video footage of the director, cast and crew at work doing multiple takes of one particular scene. This will help you understand the idea of shooting "coverage", and implicitly demonstrate the importance of post-production sound processing, editing, and the strong effect that the addition of a score has on a film. On a positive/negative note again, much of the material that was cut out of this scene in the final version of the film was funnier to me. Unfortunately, there is no commentary track provided, and this is one of the many discs where the box art lists items such as "Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound", "Widescreen (1.85:1)", and "Spanish and French Subtitles" as "Special Features", in order to make the disc look more substantial. Also, when navigating the menus, one of which is amusingly animated (and again this has the unintended negative effect of making you notice that the other menus aren't animated), they included a special section for a sole trailer for another film, Bubble Boy, as if that were some outstanding special feature.
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Summary: M.A. Rogers' Product Review
Review: Note: This review is intended as a product guide to help you decide whether you should make a purchase, and if applicable, whether a particular version of a product is worth purchasing. My star rating is an assessment of the product overall, which may not reflect my personal enjoyment of the main content. Version of Corky Romano Reviewed: Touchstone Entertainment Widescreen DVD, 2003 ABOUT THE FILM The Premise: Corky Romano (Chris Kattan) is the black sheep son in a dysfunctional, quirky mafia family. He's not a fan of the family business--he's much more concerned with animals (he's an assistant veterinarian), helping people, and spreading good cheer and hugs (think of a less "flamboyant" version of Richard Simmons). Because of this, after his mother passed away, his father (Peter Falk) and brothers (Peter Berg and Chris Penn) disowned him. However, when the family business is threatened by an informant working with the FBI, they need someone whom they can trust, but who isn't a known link to the family, to pose as an FBI agent and find out what they know and how they know it. Corky is unwillingly recruited for the job. Facts And Assessments To Help You Decide Whether You Might Like This Film:
This is a fish-out-of-water comedy, and more specifically, would fit into a "Saturday Night Live comedy" genre. The Saturday Night Live comedy genre, with Kattan being the formal link to Saturday Night Live here, usually plays something like a film-length skit from the show, with more expensive production values, and a more formally structured plot. Although a lot of the humor can be sophomoric (which isn't meant as a value judgment--a lot of people, including me, enjoy sophomoric humor), Saturday Night Live comedies often have more sophisticated comedic subtexts, too. Corky Romano is heavier on the sophomoric and slapstick side. Fans of the genre, and especially Chris Kattan fans, are most likely to enjoy the film. If some of Kattan's work on Saturday Night Live could get on your nerves, you may quickly grow tired of him in the film. If you're primarily interested in Corky Romano because you like other actors in the film, such as Peter Falk, be aware that besides Kattan, most of the other roles are more like "bit parts". ABOUT THE DISC Compared to a lot of recent releases, Corky Romano is a bit slim on special features. There are two "extended scenes", each only a few minutes long. One was definitely an alternate take. The other may have just been edited. In my view, both of these were even funnier than the versions that ended up in the final cut--this can be either positive (in that it's quality material as an extra) or a negative (in that it makes you realize that the film could have been even funnier), depending on how you look at it. If you are interested in the process of filmmaking, the best extra feature for you would be the "All Access" extra, which is about 10 minutes long. Although there is no narration to explain what is going on, you see video footage of the director, cast and crew at work doing multiple takes of one particular scene. This will help you understand the idea of shooting "coverage", and implicitly demonstrate the importance of post-production sound processing, editing, and the strong effect that the addition of a score has on a film. On a positive/negative note again, much of the material that was cut out of this scene in the final version of the film was funnier to me. Unfortunately, there is no commentary track provided, and this is one of the many discs where the box art lists items such as "Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound", "Widescreen (1.85:1)", and "Spanish and French Subtitles" as "Special Features", in order to make the disc look more substantial. Also, when navigating the menus, one of which is amusingly animated (and again this has the unintended negative effect of making you notice that the other menus aren't animated), they included a special section for a sole trailer for another film, Bubble Boy, as if that were some outstanding special feature.
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Summary: I should buy a boat! AWESOME MOVIE!
Review: Ok. This is... one of the FUNNIEST movies ever. If you saw it in the theater and you weren't too impressed, give this movie another shot because I was the same way. It didn't do too much for me in the theater, but I rented it later when it came out on video and I was cracking up! Now it's one of my favorite movies... I know it's a little hard to get at first, but after that it is soooooooo good! I looove this this movie and YOU WILL TOO.
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