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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (DVD, 1982)
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Very funny. Well edited movie that uses footage from many classic black and white mysteries to create an original story. It is very funny. This is a must have if you like watching other film clips (it’s especially funny if you know the original scenes already as they are taken out of context to create an original story).
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This film comes from Steve Martin's heyday. He'd just had a smash with the Jerk, and his live act was uncannily popular. Jim Carrey could only have wished to be this popular. This features his zany sense of humor, that would go on to influence comedians like Demitri Martin & Stephen Colbert. Running gags and a perfect sense of style and timing layer this film from beginning to end; combined with intercut scenes from classic films noires. The acting really only involves a small cast, but most are veterans of film and stage acting, enough to round out the action. Sets and costumes are perfectly recreated, so that continuity is seamless, and the plot is as hilarious as "What's Up Tiger Lily?" or "Kung Pow - Enter the Fist" which are the only other two films I would compare to this piece. Considering that the three run the gamut of film genres, it would be worth renting them on your next netflix update, or what have you.Read full review
I am somewhat biased as a serious Steve fan, but this film is both brilliant and fun. It's a great showcase of the genius of both Steve Martin and Carl Reiner. The integration of so many truly classic film actors is wonderful as well, done with a real sense of love for those films and the great talent which they displayed. The fact that this film includes the last costume designs of the great Edith Head only adds to its magic. Her beautiful period clothing really creates the mood. Who knew that Rachel Ward was such a talented comic actress? A really beautiful and funny lady. Proof that film can be truly funny while not being crass. Long live the subtlety of films like this one. If you haven't seen it (especially if you are a classic film fan like me), you need to.
Rachel Ward is a doll, so cute and funny with Steve Martin being his crazy self. I had seen the movie in the early 80's and really enjoyed it again.
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A hilarious homage to detective film noir. My dad taped a copy off TV on our Betamax when I was a kid, and I didn't realize it, but they had actually edited some of the content, and it was a bit less silly (and less obviously raunchy), actually making it a ~better~ movie. I plan on downloading some editing software, and putting my childhood memory edits back in to a copy so I can enjoy it that way too. Still, I enjoyed this version as well, as will you if you enjoy old time film noir at all, and good old Steve Martin.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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