Review of Mortdecai (2015) by Youssef G — 02 Jun 2015

An exceptionally funny movie..albeit slow...

This review of Mortdecai (2015) was written by Youssef G on 02 Jun 2015.

Mortdecai has generally received negative reviews.

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I feel Mortdecai went into production on the sole premise of Johnny Depp wears a silly moustache, and people thought the poster would look…

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By Shawn S (942) on 23 Apr 2016

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By Ellenrebekah A (61) on 25 Apr 2016

I love Johnny Depp probably more than any grown man should, but even he should have left this one alone. Seemed purposefully unfunny…

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By Jack W (1,198) on 09 Jul 2016

It does have charm, but that's all it has. You really want more to come of the characters, story, plot... but it never delivers…

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This is a comedy crime film, a parody or satire of crime mystery films, featuring themes including fraud, forgery, russian criminals and the…

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By Serge L (642) on 23 Dec 2018

Rich comedy following a stolen painting of high value. Silly comedy in high society. Amusing would be the word…

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The movie is a worthy warning to Hollywood at large: if you're going to make a comedy, hire some damn comedians…

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By Mackenzie M (72) on 12 Mar 2016

Why is Gwyneth Paltrow still trying to do a British accent. I would have give the movie an extra star if it wasn't for that horrible accent…

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