Review of Mortdecai (2015) by Ian G — 06 Jul 2015

I can see why the snobarazzi poo-poo the movie but it really is a funny romp much in the manner of Carry On, Mel Brooks and Pink Panther.

This review of Mortdecai (2015) was written by Ian G on 06 Jul 2015.

Mortdecai has generally received negative reviews.

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By Timothy J (535) on 26 Mar 2016

Not a great film. And I am glad I didn't pay to see it in a theater. But to watch it at home on a Saturday evening; it is silly and entertaining…

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My Hubby n I absolutely Love this Movie!! When company come over Mordi We laff Our Bumm's OFF…

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By Mrmoviebuff (213) on 16 Mar 2016

NOTE: I did not watch the entire film, I got up to the first hour and five minutes and I just gave up immediately…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 04 Mar 2016

Don't understand why critics bashed this film. The color grading is beautiful and the acting was good too! This film is way underrated…

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By Judge L (406) on 27 Feb 2016

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By Craig G (249) on 29 Jul 2017

Hilarious, fun, and spot on. Depp with Bethan circled and teamed with Paltrow and McGregor are a great act. Very hard to believe the negative reviews…

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Di certo non una commedia brillante da Oscar, però ha un buon ritmo ed un ottimo cast…

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By Josè M (1,677) on 11 Aug 2017

Depp gives a committed if predictably loony performance as the title character but the film is completely botched by self seriousness and an…

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By House M (195) on 15 Aug 2016

Hell of a lot of fun in a 60s madcap style ala A Shot in the Dark or Casino Royale, but transported to modern times, though Charlie Mortdecai…

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By Joanna C (312) on 30 Aug 2017

Very funny and a sleeper hit. Destined to become a cult classic. Ignore the critics' whining. Great fun…

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