Jay Mohr, Christina Applegate, Lloyd Bridges

Spoof of The Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father.

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52% liked it

8,910 ratings

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14% liked it

42 critics

PG-13, 87 min.

Directed by: Jim Abrahams

Release Date: July 24, 1998

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2001

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  • November 6, 2009
    I was really looking forward to seeing this film last night as I am a huge fan of the Airplanes, Hot Shots, Police Squads, Naked Guns and Top Secret. I found this on lovefilm and thought - why have i never heard of this? I haven't laughed this hard for ages. I admire the filmmake...( read more)rs so much for being so clever and entertaining. The production values are really high as well, everything looks quality and well made. Older films like Airplane etc can look cheap but it adds to their charm, so it was nice to see this modern film which was hardly a blockbuster, made so well and looking like the budget was much higher.

    Of course not every joke tickled my funny bone, I could have done without the farting, spewing and when Lloyd Bridges get shot up but people think he's dancing.

    But apart from that I found it absolutely hilarious and I can't wait to see it again. Jay Mohr is so great - if you can, watch Action. It's a TV series he did, only one series but it's soooo good! Really funny and totally uncheesy like all American sitcoms feel they have to be. It's about a Hollywood producer.

    Anyway, back to Mafia. The writers have worked so hard, not only on the script but the visual gags, injokes and references. I love spotting a funny poster, or something in the credits. Everyone has put so much effort into making this movie the best and the funniest it could be.

    I was stunned by the low rating but hey, different strokes for different folks.

    If you are reading the comments, deciding whether or not to rent/buy this movie, I definitely think you should - especially if you are a fan of Airplane,Top Secret, Police Squad, Naked Gun, Police Academy and Hot Shots.

    Fun Fact! Actor Jay Mohr is allergic to poi

    What the hell is poi?
  • October 29, 2009
    The spoof comed which is a comical tribute to all the great Amercian gangster movies. Perhaps, not quite as amusing as I remember, but a good watch and if you?ve seen all the original films that this film references, then of course you will find the funnier side.
  • December 2, 2007
    Another stupid comedy.
  • November 10, 2007
    Criminals are people, too!
  • June 23, 2007
    I really don't like this kind of humour but since I know all the films it spoofs from, I tried to watch it. Didn't make it past the hour though. The Flixster review here is spot on!
  • September 24, 2009
    Even to this day, one of the WORST movies I have ever seen!!!!!
  • July 18, 2009
    lucu gila! sakit perut ketawa. =D
  • July 5, 2009
    Has a few chuckles, but overall it's a very weak comedy.
  • May 11, 2009
    it's very funny!
    I'm dying for laugh~
  • March 10, 2009
    Very absurd comedy so that you dont laugh most of the humour. This movie kidding with godfather movies. Some parts exactly the same. If your time is precious just "be aware".

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  • lilamb
    July 6, 2007
    one word. HILLARIOUS. ..

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