Review of Mortdecai (2015) by Jeffrey R — 07 Feb 2015

While this film will not be winning any awards and it will annoy many of its viewers, if you take the film for what it is you may enjoy its crazy outlandish style and direction.

This review of Mortdecai (2015) was written by Jeffrey R on 07 Feb 2015.

Mortdecai has generally received negative reviews.

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By Simon T (674) on 13 Mar 2017

The single biggest problem with this salute to the classic sixties spy caper is that it's just not funny…

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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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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 Judge L (406) on 27 Feb 2016

This movie was hilarious from start to finish. The dialogue is campy, silly, inane and laugh out loud funny and the cast is magnificent…

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By Kaitlyn J (336) on 25 Apr 2016

I love Johnny Depp probably more than any grown man should, but even he should have left this one alone. Seemed purposefully unfunny…

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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 Bobby N (191) on 09 Jan 2017

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

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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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