Review of Clockwise (1986) by Stephen R — 07 Jun 2007

Loved watching him decay from the completely together headmaster to completely insane over the course of a single day.

This review of Clockwise (1986) was written by Stephen R on 07 Jun 2007.

Clockwise has generally received positive reviews.

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Hardcore Monty Python fans may be disappointed with this lightweight John Cleese vehicle, but it's an enjoyable, if unambitious, farce…

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By Pauline L (196) on 16 Aug 2009

Cleese is at his best in this typcial British comedy movie. It drags in some places, but the story is well written and paced…

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By Christopher P (712) on 01 Jan 2010

Good cast, good laugh. Brian Stimpson picks up where Basil Fawlty left off…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 02 Jul 2009

Much-maligned but actually superb comedy. Great soundtrack and (John Cleese's over-acting aside) terrific performances…

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By Victor M (495) on 15 Jan 2014

A Time Maniac like Mr. Brian Stimpson has a the worst day of his life when all his planning gets wrong…

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By Vedia S (5) on 20 Sep 2011

Clockwise is very silly but there are some good Cleese moments…

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By Edmund R (8) on 08 Jun 2008

A wonderfully funny film. John Cleese excels as ever, as does Sharon Maiden ('OI! That's part of our car!')…

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By Jody O (22) on 30 May 2010

I love John Cleese, but some of his movies are just too British…

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By Marcela N (8) on 01 Nov 2010

Dated but amusing. Takes 15 minutes to get going…

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By Randolf D (2) on 20 Sep 2008

You must have a sense of britsh humor to be a fan of this movie. If you have, this movie is very funny…

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