Review of Foul Play (1978) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 10 Dec 1989
Foul Play is a slick, attractive, enjoyable movie with all the earmarks of a hit. But as “House Calls” did a.few months ago, it starts out promising • genuine wit and originality only to fall back on more familiar tactics after a half‐hour or so.
If either film had a less winning opening, perhaps it wouldn't leave a vague aftertaste of disappointment.
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This review of Foul Play (1978) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 10 Dec 1989.
Foul Play has generally received positive reviews.
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