Review of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) by Mitchell B — 24 Jul 2007

I could go for some famous java right about now.

This review of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) was written by Mitchell B on 24 Jul 2007.

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid has generally received positive reviews.

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It's ridiculous to see Steve Martin inserted into old films noir, playing against the likes of Alan Ladd, Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, and…

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By Billy E (139) on 01 Jan 2012

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By Michael A (1,637) on 07 Aug 2013

The novelty of incorperating characters from other 40's and 50's movies starts to wear thin..plus it's just not all that funny,…

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