A Movie Review by Magdalen Aithne Arkwright
So... Murder by Death. Briefly, it's a bizarre comedy. As are many comedies, there is some touchy content. However, the content is not actually presented for laughter, but only to add more confusion.
The basic point of the movie, as I can see it, is to make fun of mystery stories, and it does this so very well. The viewer walks away not sure of what's really the truth and what's really just show. Who is the real mastermind behind this murder? And who was really murdered? And who did the actual killing? Are there any answers in this movie?
Sir Alec Guinness and Peter Faulk grace the screen in this one, in a twisting plot that draws an endless circle in your mind. Bizarre. Hysterical! Confusing and, almost, endearing. And what female wouldn't have an amusing attraction to Diamond?
Unlike many of the time, I do not credit Neil Simon with great writing skills. He is witty, but this literature scholar is not highly impressed. However, excluding preteens and all younger, this could be an amusing watch. There are some swears - one against Our Lord. There is also reference to a sleazy joint (and homosexuality).
This film none-the-less receives 7/10. This is definitely T rated (see sidebars).
~Meggy
So... Murder by Death. Briefly, it's a bizarre comedy. As are many comedies, there is some touchy content. However, the content is not actually presented for laughter, but only to add more confusion.
The basic point of the movie, as I can see it, is to make fun of mystery stories, and it does this so very well. The viewer walks away not sure of what's really the truth and what's really just show. Who is the real mastermind behind this murder? And who was really murdered? And who did the actual killing? Are there any answers in this movie?
Sir Alec Guinness and Peter Faulk grace the screen in this one, in a twisting plot that draws an endless circle in your mind. Bizarre. Hysterical! Confusing and, almost, endearing. And what female wouldn't have an amusing attraction to Diamond?
Unlike many of the time, I do not credit Neil Simon with great writing skills. He is witty, but this literature scholar is not highly impressed. However, excluding preteens and all younger, this could be an amusing watch. There are some swears - one against Our Lord. There is also reference to a sleazy joint (and homosexuality).
This film none-the-less receives 7/10. This is definitely T rated (see sidebars).
~Meggy
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