Review of The Secret of My Success (1987) by Marina N — 29 Apr 2012

I thought it'd be fun to revisit a Michael J Fox film outside of Back To The Future. I was wrong.

This review of The Secret of My Success (1987) was written by Marina N on 29 Apr 2012.

The Secret of My Success has generally received mixed reviews.

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Possesses a few I-almost-thought-about-a-friend-that-would-almost-chuckle-at-that moments…

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By Gerard W (1) on 31 Jul 2017

Bro another 10 ten pick from the 80s. Cheesy totally, good old farm boy who makes it in the big city. You got to love the music intro…

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By David G (2,424) on 18 Apr 2018

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By Rainer K (444) on 19 May 2012

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By James R (2,282) on 24 May 2013

Some parts of this are truly hilarious and Michael J. Fox is good in his role, even if this film doesn't really know what it wants to be…

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By Gaku S (19) on 18 Jul 2014

I watched again. Some people love this and some don't…

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By Paul R (1,118) on 04 May 2013

I'm really not sure why I insist on watching his every time it's on TV. Maybe it's because of Michel J…

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By Elise C (240) on 05 Sep 2013

Maybe the best and most loved MJ Fox vehicle where his character isn't named Marty McFly. It's an 80s classic…

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By Bob W (910) on 17 Jun 2013

THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS was an amusing and deliciously entertaining 1987 comedy that can provide laughs as long as you accept from jump that…

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By Duncan K (642) on 24 May 2013

Some parts of this are truly hilarious and Michael J. Fox is good in his role, even if this film doesn't really know what it wants to be…

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