Dirty Work
Arabella, a struggling fashion designer takes on a job working as a personal shopper for Marylin- a successful erotic novelist. One day, Arabella is sneakily trying on some of Marilyn's expensive garments, when Marylin unexpectedly comes home early......but she is not alone. Arabella hides and watches as Marilyn enters with an attractive man who is not her husband. The pair make love on the bed and Arabella is turned on by what she sees. Arabella continues to hide and watches Marilyn's many affairs take place in the bedroom, until one day she is caught by Marilyn who admits that she knew Arabella had been watching the whole time. Things get steamy between the pair, but soon they will be confronted by someone who knows about their affair and will do anything to stop it.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced actor, struggling to make ends meet, takes on increasingly absurd and humiliating jobs to earn money for his ailing father's surgery. As he descends into a world of bizarre employment, he grapples with his pride, his past, and his moral compass. The film follows his desperate attempts to maintain his dignity while navigating the seedy underbelly of the service industry.
Critical Reception
Dirty Work received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor overly crude and its narrative disjointed. While some acknowledged the potential for dark comedy, the execution was largely deemed unsuccessful. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach and others finding it offensive or simply unfunny.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's attempt at dark humor often falls flat, relying too heavily on shock value.
- While the premise has potential, the execution is messy and lacks a clear tonal direction.
- Some viewers may find the crude jokes and uncomfortable situations amusing, but many will be put off.
Google audience: Google users were split, with a noticeable portion finding the film's raunchy humor and taboo-breaking subject matter to be its main draw. However, a significant number of users expressed disappointment with the plot's lack of cohesion and found the overall tone to be off-putting and unnecessarily vulgar.
Fun Fact
The film was written, directed by, and stars Gordy Hoffman, who also penned the screenplay for the Oscar-winning film 'Capote'.
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