Review of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) by Matt M — 28 Jan 2013
Comedy thriller about a private eye coming to the aid of a beautiful heiress. This film is not just a tribute in a comedic key to film noirs, it actually includes and is somewhat built around different scenes from many of the classics of the fourties and thirties.
As expected, this is a gimmick that inevitably gets in the way of a rewarding storyline, though it flatters its interesting photography. Steve Martin is the perfect choice for the lead role.
This review of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) was written by Matt M on 28 Jan 2013.
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid has generally received positive reviews.
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