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Men At Work
Collection of five short films from Nova. "Telephone Pole" — A telephone line repairman finds a beautiful pole to climb and it's attached to a beautiful stud who knows his business. "Stable Studs" — The new ranch hand has his morning stable cleaning chores interrupted when his boss arrives with some rather novel ideas about how the new hand can best be of service. "Down In The Depths" — Two humpy dudes can get mighty hot when working on the repair of a large boiler. "Warehouse Load" — Their work done, a couple of warehousemen prove the old axiom that one good load deserves another. "Surprise Delivery" — Working for a delivery service can produce all kinds of surprising situations. Also includes a bonus scene from "EarthMan (Part 1: The Paul Seton Story)."
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Plot Summary
Two garbage men, Carl and Michael, stumble upon evidence of a murder and become entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a corrupt city councilman and the mob. As they try to expose the truth, they must evade dangerous criminals while navigating their own personal lives and their desire for justice. Their efforts are complicated by the arrival of Carl's aspiring actress girlfriend, who gets caught up in the dangerous situation.
Critical Reception
Men at Work received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its energetic pace, comedic elements, and the chemistry between its leads, particularly James Belushi and Emilio Estevez. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or convoluted, and the tone could be uneven at times. Audiences generally enjoyed its blend of humor and action.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its buddy-cop dynamic and witty dialogue.
Appreciated for its blend of comedy and crime thriller elements.
Some critics noted a somewhat formulaic plot structure.
Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film for its humor and the engaging performances of the lead actors. The movie's fast-paced plot and entertaining action sequences were frequently highlighted as positive aspects. While a minority found the story lacking in originality, the overall sentiment was that of a fun and enjoyable comedy-crime flick.
Fun Fact
The film was initially conceived as a vehicle for director George Miller to explore a more comedic tone after the success of the Mad Max series, though he ultimately did not direct it.
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