Review of Murder by Death (1976) by Tr N — 24 Aug 2007

This is the funniest movie I have ever seen!

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by Tr N on 24 Aug 2007.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 25 Nov 2012

Even Neil Simon fans (and they do exist, believe it or not) will probably be bummed out by this stunningly unfunny 1976 parody of detective films…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 21 May 2015

Classic camp with so many great performers crowded into one room -- final performances for several of them. FAR superior to Clue…

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By Joel H (841) on 12 Apr 2017

Murder by Death is a clever satire with a very impressive cast, but it's not laugh-out-loud funny…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 30 Nov 2012

Even if you're not a Neil Simon fan, how could you not adore this cast…

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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 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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By Kevin S (2,121) on 26 May 2012

Peter Falk steals the show so much that every scene he's not in, you'll find yourself waiting for when he comes back on camera regardless of…

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By Kimberly C (120) on 14 Apr 2016

Watching and love. If you love a good mystery, you will love this Neil Simon spoof…

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By Ralph T (16) on 01 Apr 2016

Far more groans at the bad jokes than chuckles at the good ones…

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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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