Review of The Private Eyes (1980) by Rj M — 30 Jul 2009
Now THIS is what I'm talking about. THIS is how you do a spoof. Unlike today, where "spoof" movies copy shots from popular movies and attempt to make a joke of them, this movie spoofs an entire genre by honoring it.
Don Knotts and Tim Conway were a great comedy duo. Knotts was forever the straight man, and Conway is one of the great improvisational comedians the world has ever known. Here they play two bumbling detectives investigating the murders of a rich English couple.
We get the usual motley collection of suspects, the creepy castle setting, secret passages, trap doors, and a mysterious, shadowy figure who may or may not be responsible for everything happening. Not only is the movie funny, but it also provides a genuine mystery.
The setting is fantastic, the characters are interesting, and the two lead actors are at the top of their games.
This review of The Private Eyes (1980) was written by Rj M on 30 Jul 2009.
The Private Eyes has generally received positive reviews.
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