Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Henry Jones
DVD Release Date: July 27, 1999
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Flixster Reviews (209)
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September 13, 2009Not as great as I remembered it but I think that's due to the fact this is about crazy plot twists that came back to me while watching it. Still its a well made thriller/comedy with a great (gay) performance from Reeve, a delightfully unhinged Caine and superb direction and camer...( read more)
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April 7, 2008This time Michael Caine is the old wisecracker mystery writer. him and Christopher Reeve are very good in their parts. The charm, good humour, amount of red herrings and Sidney Lumet's direction are interesting points as well, but the ending is so weak that makes the film fall ap...( read more)
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January 11, 2008Very well written mystery with Caine now in Olivier's place as the elder antagonist. Christopher Reeve is very good as well. See it with "Sleuth" on a rainy day.
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July 10, 2007Christopher Reeve, Michael Kaine and Dyann Cannon embrace at an isolated country house, for some writing, acting and murder. The plot twists and turns several times throughout, taking us on a wild ride, not knowing quite where things are going to end up. It's brilliant and fun!
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November 10, 2006Tricky, complex thriller. It's not as good as Sleuth, but what is? Great performances although much of the original play's humor seems to be lost in translation. It is, however, a riveting thriller in its own right. I had the priviledge of seeing it on stage with Elliot Gould...( read more)
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June 29, 2009Wonderful twisting comedy thriller. It's hard to precisely put in words the feeling you get when watching this mystery, but to me it's a positive one.
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May 4, 2009just loved the surprise ending, I sure as hell didn't expect it and Michael Caine as always is a job.
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May 2, 2009Really good thriller, reminiscent of "Sleuth" only now Caine is Olivier's character and Reeve replaces Caine. Highly recommended.
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