Odd Jobs
Odd Jobs

Movie spotlight

Odd Jobs

1986
Movie
88 min
English

Five college buddies start their own moving business only to find themselves tangling with sleazy competitors and the mob.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: G. B. MorellGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

An unlikely trio of grifters – a former Wall Street whiz, a small-time con artist, and a former cop – team up to pull off a massive heist. Their target: a briefcase containing millions of dollars. The catch? They must navigate a treacherous underworld filled with dangerous criminals and double-crosses, all while relying on their wits and questionable trust in each other.

Critical Reception

Odd Jobs received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some noted the potential of its premise and cast, many found the execution to be lackluster, citing a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • A convoluted and disappointing crime comedy.

  • Lacks the charm and wit to elevate its predictable plot.

  • Underutilizes its talented cast in a forgettable caper.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with general sentiment indicating a film that was neither particularly engaging nor memorable, often described as a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1986, the film's production and release history is somewhat obscure, with limited information available about its initial distribution and critical impact at the time.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review