Only a Buck (1987) User Reviews

Great comic relief for anyone who hates their job

[lregla · 10/10 · 2 September 2005]

It was around the year 1990 that I was first introduced to this film. Fifteen years later this remains one of my favorite films. This has got to be one of the most funny and underrated comedy films there is. High points of this movie are well crafted characters that one could easily relate to, and some really clever props. It's definitely worth seeing. The story is a real original work, and years ahead of Clerks (1995) by Kevin Smith, with similar qualities as far as dialog and humor. I made a big mistake lending the tape to a someone years ago and have never seen it again, now I can't find it anywhere. Wish the video copy was much more readily available.

You can't watch it enough

[danmobey · 10/10 · 14 September 2018]

I stumbled across this indie in the mid 90s on a VHS tape owned by a friend who bought it out of the back of their 'brickmobile' in Chicago.

Without much expectation I watched it with my girlfriend - a self proclaimed film snob.

Pure comedy genius. A cult classic. My GF didn't appreciate it after the first time but we watched it again and she was hooked.

It's like an onion. Every time I see it there's something new. The audio track is 10 layers deep and counting. Background imagery is hilarious - is that a beer sign in the bank? And Fred is the ultimate villain.

Google it and watch it... multiple times. You will NOT be disappointed.

Hey Hollywood, watch this for something original!!

FBI

[djmoulton-63220 · 10/10 · 16 July 2021]

The cover said it was protected by the FBI

Fairly Big Individuals.