Review of Magicians (1982) by Tony B — 26 Nov 2008

I'm a huge Mitchell and Webb fan. If you've never heard of them, this film will not win you over.

This review of Magicians (1982) was written by Tony B on 26 Nov 2008.

Magicians has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 31 Jan 2012

I like Mitchell and Webb in comedy sketches and Peep Show So, tried to watch this, but was of little interest to me. Bit dull…

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By Brett W (781) on 13 Jul 2009

Very funny. If you like Peep Show, you'll love this.Some great lines in it…

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By Emanuel S (6) on 01 May 2011

Not for everybody, but if you like that bizarre touch of english humour, then Magicians is absolutely worth watching…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 11 Jan 2010

Funny but not AS funny as peep show…

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By Matthew T (772) on 01 Apr 2011

Don't approach this as a movie. It would have made a good hour long tv special and as such seemed a bit stretched…

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By Mr P (150) on 28 Feb 2010

It being British I expected a lot more from it. More like the underrated 'in the loop' or those lesbian vampire chicks…

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By Esperanza N (134) on 08 Jun 2009

Its entertaining though sort of crazy, just fun to watch…

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