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Director: Frank Oz
Writers: Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro
Cast: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly
Genre: Comedy
I liked it! It was a fun watch, I wouldn't say it was the greatest comedy ever, that would have to be something written by Billy Wider
But Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was a very satisfying movie to spend time with. I especially appreciate that it ended strong. So many movies fizzle out in the last act, but this one had a very clever little scene at the end.
I liked the cast: Michael Caine, that's Sir Michael Caine! He always delivers the goods. He was right at home as a well mannered, impeccable groomed and wealthy con artist. I'd never seen Glenne Headly before, but what a gem she was! She was so good in her comic role that I don't know why she didn't have a bigger career? And I loved the character she did at the very end of the movie too, and she did it so well. Then there's Steve Martin...I like Steve Martin, I do. I remember watching him way back in the 1970s on Saturday Night Live...he totally cracked me up every time he hosted that show. I've liked his movies, but here he was a little too Steve Martin and IMO needed to tone it down a notch. But not a deal breaker, just something I noticed.
You know they never make a comedy like this these days. Talk about high production values. I mean it was all shot on location...and such stunning sets! OMG I'll give this high marks just for the sets alone.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Director: Frank Oz
Writers: Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro
Cast: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly
Genre: Comedy
"Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of fifty thousand dollars first."
I liked it! It was a fun watch, I wouldn't say it was the greatest comedy ever, that would have to be something written by Billy Wider
But Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was a very satisfying movie to spend time with. I especially appreciate that it ended strong. So many movies fizzle out in the last act, but this one had a very clever little scene at the end. I liked the cast: Michael Caine, that's Sir Michael Caine! He always delivers the goods. He was right at home as a well mannered, impeccable groomed and wealthy con artist. I'd never seen Glenne Headly before, but what a gem she was! She was so good in her comic role that I don't know why she didn't have a bigger career? And I loved the character she did at the very end of the movie too, and she did it so well. Then there's Steve Martin...I like Steve Martin, I do. I remember watching him way back in the 1970s on Saturday Night Live...he totally cracked me up every time he hosted that show. I've liked his movies, but here he was a little too Steve Martin and IMO needed to tone it down a notch. But not a deal breaker, just something I noticed.
You know they never make a comedy like this these days. Talk about high production values. I mean it was all shot on location...and such stunning sets! OMG I'll give this high marks just for the sets alone.