The film tells the story of a young man from his mafia-related family because he started appearing with strange acts around them. In that period, Corky must go undercover to infiltrate the FBI and steal any and all evidence that changes the course of things in his family. It is a body of evidence that puts his weirdo father in prison.
Ever hear about the guy who liked to pummel his head with a sledgehammer, because it felt so good when he stopped? Maybe the same fellow would appreciate Corky Romano.
Film Quips Online
February 08, 2003
Somebody, somewhere, actually believed in this dreck.
Chris Kattan should have been in silent comedy. He has the Silly Putty face of those old slapstick stars, and a sing-song, splitting-headache vox box that would have played much better in the silents.
It's depressing enough to sit through an unfunny comedy, but it's worse to watch Falk, Penn and Berg having to earn a living like this.
Seattle Times
October 12, 2001
Much too tired and mean-spirited to be funny.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
October 30, 2002
...as Townes Van Zandt sang, "Living's mostly wastin' time" anyway.
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
May 30, 2003
Although Corky Romano is not based on a Saturday Night Live sketch, it is still as dismal.
Chicago Reader
February 28, 2007
Unlike the pathetic protagonists of many a smart dumb comedy, Corky never becomes sympathetic, and without this fundamental irony the movie doesn't have a leg to stand on.
