Review of Johnny Dangerously (1984) by Justin G — 10 Apr 2007

A must-see for any fan of Zanuck brother-esque insanity...

This review of Johnny Dangerously (1984) was written by Justin G on 10 Apr 2007.

Johnny Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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Old-fashioned gangster morality play spoof has some good laughs. You shouldn't shoot me Johnny, my grandmother shot me once.....ONCE…

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It's really fargin' funny, you iceholes--A brilliant parody of depression era gangster films…

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By Russell G (1,053) on 20 Jan 2012

There are no big knee slapping hard laughs to be found here but I thought it was somewhat fun, lightly humorous, and quirky…

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By Alexander Z (607) on 16 Aug 2012

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You Fargon Ice Hole! Don't Bullstein Me! Hahahahahaha…

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Heckerling seems lost and distracted here -- the framing is careless, and the film moves with a stuttering pace…

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