Men at Work

1990
PG-13
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

28K

YOUR RATING

Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez in Men at Work (1990)

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Buddy Comedy Slapstick Action Comedy Crime

Two garbage men uncover a conspiracy involving illegal toxic waste dumping and decide to bring the whole operation down.Two garbage men uncover a conspiracy involving illegal toxic waste dumping and decide to bring the whole operation down.Two garbage men uncover a conspiracy involving illegal toxic waste dumping and decide to bring the whole operation down.

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

28K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The Japanese garbage collectors' union demanded that the film be banned from video shelves as it disparaged trash collectors, portraying them in a poor light.

Goofs
When the pranksters blow up the car on the beach, the cable used to initiate the explosion can clearly be seen leading from the car on the right side of the picture, while still attached to the vehicle as it flies up into the air. It had been buried in the sand but didn't detach when the explosive went off.

Quotes
Louis: There are several sacred things in this world that you don't *ever* mess with. One of them happens to be another man's fries. Now, you remember that, and you will live a long and healthy life.

Crazy credits
During the credits, a radio host is heard accepting a call from a woman who complains that her pizza deliveryman boyfriend (likely Pizza Man) didn't return home the previous night and she fears he may be cheating. The host tells her to "dump the dude."

Connections
Featured in Comedy Central Roasts: Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)

Soundtracks
Wear You to the Ball
Written by John Holt
Performed by UB40
Publisher The Sparta Florida Music Group
Courtesy of Virgin Records

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Review

Featured review

6/10

Harmless Fun

When Charlie was on SNL he 'apologized' for Men at Work. That and some reviews led me to think this was a disaster of a bad movie.

For me, it was a very fun way to pass the time. This is not laugh-out-loud funny, but the (few, subtle, stupid, recycled) jokes in this movie do work. Some smart movie references here, too.

If you like Charlie Sheen and/or Emilio Estevez (the movie's writer and director), check this one out.

BTW, the actor brothers are clearly having fun, and one performance in particular, by the main 'villain', John Getz, manages to be somber, and yet hilariously campy. Some of the actors can't hide their laughter very well, and it shows. Well, at least we know that production was harmonious.

Forget plot. Forget logic. Accept it as it is.

And as it is, I think it is a fun, harmless, refreshing comedy.

6/10