Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)

User Rating:

3.8/10   

Director:

Arlene Sanford

Writers (WGA):

Mark Perez (screenplay)
Dave Sheridan (story) ...

Release Date:

27 June 2002 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Accidents will happen.

Plot:

A clumsy insurance claims investigator goes undercover to expose a conspiracy. |

Plot Keywords:

Claims Investigator | Flatulence | Diarrhea | Slapstick | Helmet

Cast

Dave Sheridan	...	Frank McKlusky
Cameron Richardson	...	Sharon Webber
Randy Quaid	...	Madman McKlusky
Dolly Parton	...	Edith McKlusky
Enrico Colantoni	...	Scout Bayou
Kevin P. Farley	...	Jimmy (as Kevin Farley)
Orson Bean	...	Mr. Gafty
Chyna	...	Freeda (as Joanie Laurer)
Kevin Pollak	...	Ronnie Rosengold
Tracy Morgan	...	Reggie Rosengold
Andy Richter	...	Herb
Josh Jacobson	...	Darryl McKlusky
Valarie Ianniello	...	Vicki
Iva Hasperger	...	Enga Denkmark
Ramona Oprea	...	Irza Topnizki

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, crude and sexual humor.

Runtime:

83 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-11 | Canada:PG | USA:PG-13 | Italy:T

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Robert Simonds Productions

Goofs:

Continuity: When Frank is talking to Jimmy on the phone before Jimmy's death, the videotape that Jimmy holds switches front to back during the conversation.

Quotes:

Gary Owens: Now, folks, you know him from "Happy Days", you kinda remember him from "Charles in Charge", and you're probably unaware that he was on "Diagnosis: Murder"... let's give a big round of applause for Scott Baio!

Movie Connections:

Features "Charles in Charge" (1984)

Soundtrack:

Get Up

Well...I thought it was funny! =)

I'm surprised so many reviews trash this film so much, because honestly despite it's obvious flaws and unoriginality (this film rips on Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura like no other). Honestly though, I think if you liked either of those films, you can enjoy many parts of this one. The list of stars making cameos in this film are numerous and sometimes save the scene (eg. Tracy Morgan as a bogus claim con). Sadly many jokes in the film fall flat on their face, and when they do, it's like hitting a brick wall. To compound this so much of the film is a direct ripoff of Ace Ventura, such as the numerous disguises the McKlusky uses. His character is also too similar to Jim Carrey's Dumb and Dumber character, which doesn't help. Overall I think the film is worth watching, but don't be prepared for greatness.