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Johnny Dangerously

PG-13 1984 1h 30m Comedy List
44% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Johnny Kelly (Michael Keaton) lives a double life: at home, he's the good apple, looking after his ailing mother (Maureen Stapleton) and sexually obsessed brother, Tommy (Griffin Dunne). But his not-so-secret life is as Johnny Dangerously, an up-and-coming criminal being groomed by local gangster Jocko Dundee (Peter Boyle). Johnny's crime money puts Tommy through law school, but, when his brother becomes district attorney, Johnny must protect him from the murderous Danny Vermin (Joe Piscopo).

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post The great shame is that this mess belongs to director Amy Heckerling, whose gentle touch made "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" so much more than a teen sex comedy. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The opening scenes of Johnny Dangerously are so funny you just don't see how they can keep it up. And you're right: They can't. But they make a real try. Rated: 2/4 Oct 23, 2004 Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Keaton in starring role helps, but overall average laughs. Rated: 3/5 Mar 6, 2008 Full Review Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Rated: 1/5 Jan 25, 2006 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Good spoof of The Roaring Twenties Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2005 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 3/5 Jul 29, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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David L Silly, joyful, tongue-in-chek...I saw it 40 years ago and rollicked with my three kids Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Rob A You may consider it a little dated now, but my entire family loved it and can still quote it to this day. "Knock down that wall, knock down that wall, and knock down THAT FARGIN' WALL!" "Now I'm REALLY angry!!" Or "You shouldn't hang me on a hook Johnny, me father hung me on a hook - ONCE!" Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/17/23 Full Review Kenneth P I saw JD as a kid and I still love it today Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Serge C A little long but Keaton entertains, decently done gangster spoof, 30s era looked great, solid cast. 🍿🍿1/2 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Steve D The tone didn't work for me at all. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/07/23 Full Review Marc Z This is fun comedic movie. Michael Keaton is actually a very good dramatic actor; however, he was a decent comedic actor before he was a serious one. This movie showcases his comedic talents. It is a 1920's-30's NY Gangster comedy surrounding the rise of a NYC mobster played by Keaton. Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Danny DeVito, Dom DeLuise, and Joe Piscipo are all very good in this. Richard Dimitri, and every scene featuring him, is hysterical. The film has the feel and seems inspired by the work of Mel Brooks and Car Reiner. It is likable, and funny. The site and word gags hold up. The Direction by Amy Heckerling is good. The costumes and cinematography are fun to watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Johnny Kelly (Michael Keaton) lives a double life: at home, he's the good apple, looking after his ailing mother (Maureen Stapleton) and sexually obsessed brother, Tommy (Griffin Dunne). But his not-so-secret life is as Johnny Dangerously, an up-and-coming criminal being groomed by local gangster Jocko Dundee (Peter Boyle). Johnny's crime money puts Tommy through law school, but, when his brother becomes district attorney, Johnny must protect him from the murderous Danny Vermin (Joe Piscopo).
Director
Amy Heckerling
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 27, 2002
Runtime
1h 30m