
Johnny Dangerously
1984, Comedy, 1h 30m
16 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Johnny Kelly, Johnny Dangerously
Danny Vermin
Lil
Ma Kelly
Jocko Dundee
Tommy Kelly
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Critic Reviews for Johnny Dangerously
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (9)
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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.
January 2, 2018 | Full Review… -
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.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Keaton in starring role helps, but overall average laughs.
March 6, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 -
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January 25, 2006 | Rating: 1/5 -
Good spoof of The Roaring Twenties
August 13, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 -
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July 29, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Johnny Dangerously
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Apr 28, 2020Directed by Amy Heckerling, here is a quick-witted huckster that gently elbows 1930s gangster film tropes. But although there is plenty going on, like the inclusion of star cameos, modern-day humorous references and lots of running gags, still a lot of the work - as humor can do over time - falls flat or is simply plain corny. It's not a tired work though.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Mar 16, 2014A fun and entertaining spoof of the gangster genre, Johnny Dangerously pulls no punches. The story follows a kid named Johnny who joins a New York crime syndicate and rises to the top, but when his brother becomes a D.A. Johnny is forced to choose between his crime family and his blood family. Starring Michael Keaton, Peter Boyle, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, and Danny DeVito, the film has a strong cast and they deliver some good performances. The slapstick and sight gags are also pretty well-done, though not all of the comedy works. The plot's a little weak too, but as far as parody films go Johnny Dangerously is one of the better one of the '80s.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Feb 15, 2013So funny and entertaining, I really enjoyed it, even if some parts were a little too ridiculous. Most of the time this is a very cool movie. It is a spoof of 30s-40s gangster and film noir movies. If you like those movies, check this out.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Jun 13, 2009A little-known 80's comedy that me and my family find quite funny...lots of quoteable lines here.Jared H Super Reviewer
Johnny Dangerously Quotes
Priest: | I missed the bus, you missed the bus, when's the next bus? |
Johnny Dangerously: | How is she, Doc? |
Dr. Magnus: | It's her thyroid, Johnny. |
Johnny Dangerously: | Oh. What's wrong with it? |
Dr. Magnus: | That's the thing! I can't find it! We're going to have to do a thyroid search. |
Lil: | I hope this is doing something for your morale. |
Vermin: | You shouldn't hang me on a door. My father hung me on a door, once. ONCE. |
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