Dioxin from Fish!
Dioxin from Fish!

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Dioxin from Fish!

1992
Movie
121 min
Japanese

A black comedy about a former Rock'n'Roll singer, who becomes the mayor of Tokyo.

Insights

IMDb4.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Director: Rodney DangerfieldGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Rodney Dangerfield stars as a stand-up comedian who inherits a fish market and gets entangled in mob activities. He tries to go straight, but his past keeps catching up with him in increasingly absurd ways.

Critical Reception

Dioxin from Fish! was a critical and commercial failure, largely panned for its weak script, uninspired direction, and reliance on Dangerfield's signature but dated comedic style. It is generally considered one of the weakest entries in his filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on Rodney Dangerfield's catchphrases without substantial comedic material.

  • The plot is convoluted and unfocused, failing to engage the audience.

  • Despite a few celebrity cameos, the film lacks any genuine laughs or memorable moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Dioxin from Fish!' are scarce due to its limited release and poor reception. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, lamenting the lack of humor and the nonsensical plot.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived with a different title and a more serious tone before being rewritten to accommodate Rodney Dangerfield's comedic persona.

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