Murder by Death (1976)
I've been watching the old detective movies and TV shows since I was a kid, which is probably why I love this movie so much. It's silly and goofy, but it's a lot of fun. I love watching these over-the-top versions of some of the greatest detectives. When it comes to spoof movies, I think Neil Simon definitely gives Mel Brooks a run for his money with this hilarious detective spoof. From the rotating rooms, to the disappearing bodies, this movie is just a laugh a minute.
I love the little touches in the movie, like the screaming doorbell, the footprints by the front door, the speech and grammar issues that create some very funny conversations, etc. I love when Twain keeps correcting Wang's grammar.
The whole movie is a bit far-fetched, but it's hysterical. The only issue for me is the ending of the movie, that tips a bit too far onto the side of unbelievable. But it's still fun, and it doesn't take away anything from the overall humor over the movie.
One thing I always wondered about was how Nancy Walker's character got her job. If she can't hear, read, or speak, how did someone tell her where to go and what to do?