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• Actors: Peter Berg, Peter Falk, Chris Penn, Richard Roundtree, Fred Ward
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Touchstone / Disney
• DVD Release Date: May 14, 2002
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005JKJJ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,713 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The setup is promising: The Romano mob family know that they're being betrayed by a hidden FBI informant in their ranks, so they decide to send a family member under cover to destroy the evidence against them--but the only family member the FBI won't recognize is the family black sheep, Corky (Chris Kattan), a touchy-feely aspiring veterinarian. But once Corky goes undercover, his klutzy ways accidentally make him the star of the FBI, sparking envy from his fellow agents and arousing suspicion in the mob. Though the script of Corky Romano declines as the movie goes on, Kattan actually keeps the picture going; his spastic, sniveling, childish energy is engaging, and at its best the production bubbles over with silliness. It only falls flat when Kattan has to behave in a remotely adult manner, which fortunately doesn't happen very often. Cheerful dopiness. Featuring Peter Falk, Peter Berg, and Chris Penn as mobsters. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description
Chris Kattan (A NIGHT AT THE ROXBURY, TV's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Peter Falk (TV's COLUMBO), Peter Berg (COP LAND, TV's CHICAGO HOPE), and Chris Penn (RUSH HOUR) star in this hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy caper from two of the producers of THE WATERBOY. Naive, bumbling Corky Romano (Kattan), the outcast son of a Mafia boss (Falk), is recruited by his family to infiltrate the FBI and steal any and all evidence that will put his cranky father in jail. But he's in way over his head when he's made out to be a super agent! It's a reputation he must live up to as he tries to fake his way through one tough assignment after another while hunting for the elusive incriminating proof of his father's illegal activities.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious! Chris Kattan Shines!, October 21, 2001

By	Josh "Josh" (Sc, Usa) - See all my reviews

Corky Romano has got to be one of the most hilarious comedies to be released lately that doesn't use gross out humour to get the jokes across. Corky is the black sheep in a family of mob-like people. He's been shied away from his family and lives a too happy life as an assistant veterinarian. His life dream? To become THE veterinarian. When his family enlists him to go under cover as an FBI agent, Corky resists but has no other choice to take the position. And this results in some very wacky chaos and antics.

This IS Chris Kattan's movie. He was hilarious, and almost all of his jokes came across as funny. The guy can pull stuff off very well. A simple face reaction could make you laugh from him. The supporting cast are all great. Vinessa Shaw is very stunning and as Pops was full of great one-liners.

The story was well put together, and of course with this being a comedy, not all that happened in the movie would happen in real life. But still, hilarious ensues and comedy is there in a plenty. You do actually have to be in the mood for the comedy though, or you'll just stare dullfully at the screen. If you don't like it, you'll actually hate it for it's humour. But everyone I've talked to who's seen it has liked it because of that.

Corky Romano is a hilarious gem, and should bring Chris Kattan into a whole new perspective.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wow..., July 18, 2002

By	Sir Adam of Scots "~S~A~O~S~" ((please remember to vote!!)) - See all my reviews

Honesty hurts. It sinks deep, and sometimes hits harder than we would like. Corky Romano isn't stupid humor, it's rediculous. It may very well be the dumbest waste of time I have ever applied.

Corky Romano is like rewinding your dvd's. It serves no purpose, and its embarassing. Jerry Lewis covered everything in this movie, with more talent, and skill, decades ago.

The Plot, if I dare mention the word: a single bafoon, with a counterfiet piece of paper and a suit, announcing that he is tapped (and high, and along the way teaches a kiddie class...also high) infiltrates the F.B.I. in a matter of minutes - Its amazing what your cliche' hacker can get you from his basement when you give him a good threat and a slap in the head. Im guilty of liking goofy movies... the "Bill and Teds" are among them, but as a friend, which I hope you consider me to be...don't see this junk. It's a mistake, it stinks. I hate, hate, hated, it. Best of luck to Kattan.

If you liked it, that's great. Terrific for lovers of stupid humor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay for a bargain matinee, November 10, 2001

By	magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This movie has its funny parts, but sometimes it's a bit too corny. The Corky character has its moments, as he tried to make good in the mob family he's been estranged from. Also, it's good to see Peter Falk is still working. And the ending is actually pretty good, as Corky succeeds in getting the goods on his father away from the Feds and is reunited with his now adoring family. Go see it at a bargain matinee.