Clue

Six guests receive a letter asking them to attend a secluded mansion with little to no explanation given in their letters. However, it soon becomes clear that these six people haven't been selected at random and they all form part of the dastardly scheme of an unknown party known as 'The Body' whom it seems has been blackmailing them. When a few of the guests in the house end up murdered, the other guests must work together to figure out the identity of the killer... Based on the popular board game Cluedo, Clue is a wonderful idea for a film and it certainly had bags of potential (and indeed a lot of this potential is highlighted at the start of the film when the mysterious guests first become acquainted), but once all the introductions are out of the way the film, for me, sadly went downhill very fast... There is far too much exposition and not enough action in the first half of the film; I get that some exposition is necessary to establish the characters and how each of them slots into the story, but I do think that this aspect of the film could have been trimmed down somewhat to prevent audiences from nodding off. In fact, the only thing that prevented me from taking my eyes off the screen was Colleen Camp's wonderful assets!! Things do liven up slightly when 'The Body' is introduced, but unfortunately from this point forward the film goes from being practically sedate to being overbearing, loud and irritating. The cast just seem to be running round, crashing into each other and yelling at one another for most of the second half of the film which is fun for a while but wears thin when it seems to just be chaotic for the sake of being chaotic (sometimes it reminded me of The Benny Hill show). A lot of the cast are guilty of overacting (particularly Tim Curry whose hammy performance actually started to annoy me towards the end of the film). Things get worse towards the end when the film tries to be too clever by getting bogged down in misdirection and a ridiculous 3 twist ending which was pointlessly confounding and it seemed evident that both director and screenwriter didn't know when to wrap this mess up!! In fact it's hard to believe that John Landis was involved in this crap as he has shown both before and after this film that he's capable of much better. I certainly liked the idea of making a film based on the popular board game of Cluedo, but sadly like a lot of the murders depicted in the film Clue is badly executed...

To me, this "work" appeared as though scriptless, left to a random bunch of actors to adlib as they went - clueless. Their confused attempts at adlibbing their way into some rough sketch of a plot are soon thwarted by the incongruous arrival of a new, scriptless adlibber, (Boddy) looking as though snatched off some rugby field without the chance even for a shower or a shave. What can the struggling others do but quickly adlib his death to get the blatant misfit out of there! But then a new, would-be adlibber/random bumpkin arrives at the door. So what can erupt but more bewilderment among the adlibbers on how to extract him from their still directionless non-plot - or - (here's a big mystery) how to meld another newbie misfit into the chaos. If stylish, plot less adlibbing through the timeline of a full-length film, through one random obstacle or uninvited intruder after another can amuse you, this is a film you shouldn't miss. We turned it off after about a half-hour. Boredom has limits.

Nothing else needs to be said, other then this is a true classic film, brilliant conceived and hilariously acted. It's fast paced, side splittingly funny and beautifully acted. It's my favourite role of Tim Curry's, he's had thus far a wonderful career, but he's extraordinarily charming and energetic, he does not stop. Tim Curry apart it's the three female characters of Peacock, Scarlet and White that make the film. Madeline Kahn is so sexy as femme fatale Mrs White, Lesley Anne Warren has the most sensational figure (although Dr who fans may agree, when we first see her she looks like a vervoid.) However it's Eileen Brennan's Mrs Peacock that I enjoy most, she delivers some hilarious lines with a slick and easy manner. How cool is it to have a film with 3 different endings, each is so good. 10/10 a classic I never tire of, i'd put it up there with Murder by Death, it's that good.

Considering that this movie is based on a board game, it's best not to expect an Oscar-winning film. This is NOT a negative statement as the film makes no pretense. Yet, oddly, the featured review currently appearing on IMDb gives this film a 10! Now I am happy that they liked the film...but it's a freakin' board game! Have some perspective, folks. The movie is not the least bit subtle...and it's pretty clear it's not meant to be. The humor is often very, very broad and the characterizations are the same. It's best that you know this going into the film. In many ways, it really reminded me of the wacky "Murder By Death"--though I think I liked "Murder By Death" a bit more--mostly because it made me laugh. "Clue" only made me smirk...a bit. I could try to explain the film, but there are already quite a few reviews that do this. The story IS Clue---with the same characters (with new back stories) and a murder. Nothing more, nothing less. Provided you just want a nice time-passer and don't expect more, you'll enjoy it.

This is one of those movies that I would watch repeatedly and still holds up as a great source of entertainment for me. Based on the board game of the same name by Parker Brothers, six guests, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum and Miss Scarlet are invited to a Victorian mansion for a dinner party. The host later reveals they are all being blackmailed and wanted to get everybody together to confront the perpetrator, the alleged Mr. Boddy, who later is murdered by one of the guests. What follows is an exciting and intriguing series of events of finger-pointing, revealing secrets, and motives - all leading to the thrilling investigation of the entire house for clues and Butler Wadsworth's reenactment of the night's events. All the characters gave a memorable performance, each in his/her own unique flavor. The plot and story by Jonathan Lynn and John Landis, with solid direction by Lynn, are fast-paced and exciting, as this movie constantly reminds you that there is a murderer on the loose and there are obvious suspects on screen for you to decipher! In addition, I think John Morris' terrific music score enhances the mysterious feel of a murder mystery movie. The humor is great, with Miss Scarlet's acid wit being my favorite. This is also one of those movies that you will find something new every time you watch it. Some downsides, I believe, were that some of the rooms like the Conservatory, Ball Room and Billiard Rooms weren't used enough and Mr. Green's character was a little too melodramatic. But overall, a fun comedy that never gets old. Grade A-

A hysterical spoof of the well known board game Cluedo, known as Clue in America. One of the best comic castings ever. Tim Curry as the Butler- brilliantly wild eyed, OTT and campy. Any fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will simply adore his performance in this film. And Michael McKean as Mr.Green- After This Is Spinal Tap, he gives his best performance in Clue. The cast really does not have any weak spots who are all supported by a very funny script. John Landis at his mid eighties best. The only downer is the different endings use similar script which does get a little tiresome, but apart from that a flawless comedy. Now go and see it!

CLUE has been one of our family's favorites for years. It's one of those irresistibly zany comedy-mysteries that, even though I have a copy of the film, I'm happy to watch it if I stumble across it on TV (don't touch that dial! :-)). Despite a few groaners among the gags (how many times did they need to sniff for doggie-doo in the beginning?), there are enough witty lines ("Communism was just a red herring!" and "Flames...on the side of my face...", among others, are frequently quoted in our home) delivered sparklingly by the top-notch cast amid enough madcap scampering about to make CLUE very watchable on a lazy afternoon, or even a not-so-lazy one, for that matter. Tim Curry (who deserves to be in more good movies) steals the show, particularly when he reenacts the entire movie in about 15 minutes during the climax, accompanied by John Morris's rollicking music. The film was released with three different endings, each of which has been shown on cable--the one that recalls MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is my favorite. Give CLUE a shot...in your living room...with the DVD player!

Clue is a laugh riot from start to finish. The cast is great with the obvious star being Tim Curry. The plot is well thought out and is rather original. Clue is the perfect mixture of comedy and mystery. The best treat is that this movie has three completely different and hilarious endings. This is a must see.

Clue" (the movie), features just about every great comedy actor of the day. From Leslie Ann Warren to Michael McKean to Eileen Brennan to Howard Hessman to the priceless Tim Curry, they're all here! -- If you are familiar with the board game, just picture a film version of the search for "whodunit". This laugh-a-minute fun fest is loaded with outrageous, silly slapstick, superbly acted out by the great cast. You'll be amazed at how many of the lines and gags get stuck in your head. I'll never be able to forget the flustered looks of Mrs. Peacock, the wit and charm of Wadsworth or the subtle facial expressions of Mrs. White. The picture in this WIDE SCREEN VERSION is the best yet of this film since it's initial release. The soundtrack is kept in it's original mono, still I'd greatly enjoy hearing a stero or, even better, a surround sound version in the future. Now you have the option of really not knowing who did it until the final scenes play bringing surprise into the untold repeat viewings that are sure to occur.

How fantastic was this film??? It was made three years after i was born but the first time i saw it, about 7 year old i think... i fell in love. After mentioning to everyone i knew about this film nobody seemed to have heard of it... i get the same reaction now... all i can say is i feel real pity for the people that have never seen this film. One of the best films i have ever seen... not many people can watch films 4 times in one day but if you had the DVD you'd understand... watching all three random endings and then the film with all three!! Fantastic and you find yourself laughing just as much as you did the first time you watched it. All of the actors where brilliant and so incredibly funny, but i have to make a special mention to Tim Curry... OMG no matter what he does he's amazing but Wadsworth can turn the coldest heart, even when he's naughty ;) Tim Curry, we love you hun and you get better with age... It's all good babe!!!