Harry Valentini (Danny DeVito) and Moe Dickstein (Joe Piscopo) are the lowest part of Mob boss Anthony Castelo (Dan Hedaya)'s gang. Everybody laughs at these least wise guys. They lose $250k of gangster money. Each one is offered a way out if they killed the other. Instead, both of them high-tail it out to Atlantic City.
After watching this, I understand why Brian De Palma doesn't do comedies. Any jokes that come off only do so by the power of Danny DeVito's manic performance. Danny and Joe have good chemistry as a couple of stupid guys. In another director's hands, this could have some potential. Certainly, the two guys work well together.
After watching this, I understand why Brian De Palma doesn't do comedies. Any jokes that come off only do so by the power of Danny DeVito's manic performance. Danny and Joe have good chemistry as a couple of stupid guys. In another director's hands, this could have some potential. Certainly, the two guys work well together.