Review of Murder by Death (1976) by Ruth B — 02 Jan 2007

This is one very very funny murder mystery movie...

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by Ruth B on 02 Jan 2007.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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The big joke is on the viewer in this one. At the end amidst the confusion one of the characters asks if there really was a murder…

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By Pete S (773) on 15 Feb 2013

Watched this old classic last night. Holds up remarkably well. The cast is stellar, and the byplay is great…

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By Bishop C (1) on 24 Jul 2012

I watch this at least once a year, along with Blazing Saddles, for the pure fun and silliness and great quips and one-liners…

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By Robert I (1,833) on 06 Jan 2013

Well, this film has its funny moments. But there should be more fun and the development it's a little bit tedious…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 02 Jul 2012

I was worried in the beginning, the gags are very cheesy and flatly delivered, and Sellers is doing his ching chong Chinaman routine…

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By Christian C (931) on 01 Nov 2012

I thought this was very pleasant and funny. It set the style for the movie Clue, which I had seen way before seeing this one…

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By M H (177) on 12 Aug 2014

This is a classic film. If you like character actors, silly plot and fun check this out. Underrated due to timing of release…

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All those goobers who rated this movie at something less than 100% are probably too young to appreciate either the references to classic murder…

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By Joe P (367) on 30 Jun 2012

Very entertaining, need to watch again to catch it all…

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By Sarah P (975) on 12 Aug 2014

This is a classic film. If you like character actors, silly plot and fun check this out. Underrated due to timing of release…

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