Clue

Name: Clue
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: December 13, 1985
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry

1985

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 13, 1985 | PG

Starring: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry

Summary: Here is the murderously funny movie based on the world-famous Clue board game. And now, with this special videocassette version, you can see all three surprise endings! Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth the butler? Meet all the notorious suspects and discoverHere is the murderously funny movie based on the world-famous Clue board game. And now, with this special videocassette version, you can see all three surprise endings! Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth the butler? Meet all the notorious suspects and discover all their foul play things. You'll love their dastardly doings as the bodies and the laughs pile up before your eyes. [Paramount Pictures]… Expand

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG

Runtime: 94 min

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Slashfilm Eric Vespe

On paper, this movie should not work, but what we got was an instant classic that is eminently rewatchable and assembled one of the best funny casts ever. The energy levels of the movie are off the charts, keeping it wildly entertaining even in today's short attention span world. Read full review

Chris Cabin

Clue is comfortable with its pedigree, even giddily enthused by it, which gives its creators freedom to produce not a nostalgic entertainment, but a sustained and sincerely old-fashioned entertainment, laced with wicked miscreancy. Read full review

Gene Siskel

There's a movie here, and there's a gimmick. The gimmick undermines the movie and the gimmick is attached to the wrong part of the movie. Other than that, Clue offers a few big laughs early on followed by a lot of characters running around on a treadmill to nowhere. [13 Dec 1985, p.38]

James Berardinelli

The first half-hour (or so) of Clue is enjoyably witty but, after that, it’s a downhill mudslide. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Inspired by the Parker Brothers board game of the same name, Clue is more frenetic than funny, more strained than suspenseful or scary. In fact, it's not the least bit scary or suspenseful but instead quickly grows tedious. The more you struggle to keep track of the constantly multiplying plot developments, the harder it gets to care who did it. [13 Dec 1985, p.6]

Dave Kehr

The murder-mystery board game becomes a frantic, unfunny spoof (1985) under the direction of British TV writer Jonathan Lynn. The script recycles Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians, with six guests invited by a mysterious host to spend the night in a creepy mansion, but instead of parodying the material Lynn simply surrounds it with extraneous pratfalls and wisecracks. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

The bad news for everyone else is that the colorfully named characters from Clue remain flat enough to be stored in a box, and that all three endings are unpersuasive. [23 Dec 1985, p.79]

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imthenoob

Mar 2, 2012

Its a cult classic for a reason. Its funny and entertaining to watch, Tim Curry definently makes this movie. I have watched this film numerous times and I have yet to get sick of it.

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Habibiehakim

Jul 12, 2021

Clue mixed a Mystery and Comedy, first i'm not sure about that, but as long as the movie goes, surprisingly it works so well, Clue is really something different, it's unique, it's funny, it's clever, it's creative, and i really really like it, added with a terrific performance by all theClue mixed a Mystery and Comedy, first i'm not sure about that, but as long as the movie goes, surprisingly it works so well, Clue is really something different, it's unique, it's funny, it's clever, it's creative, and i really really like it, added with a terrific performance by all the cast and great score, Clue is not gonna waste your time, Clue was fun and it's definitely yet simply become one of my favorite mystery and comedy movie ever.… Expand

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OdedTra

Jul 26, 2013

The film is totally underrated by the critics. I found the actors doing a good.
The film is funny mostly. The humor isn't that bad, it's pretty funny.
The plot is very interesting even in the second or the third time you watch the movie. It's a great film to pass the weekend or watchThe film is totally underrated by the critics. I found the actors doing a good.
The film is funny mostly. The humor isn't that bad, it's pretty funny.
The plot is very interesting even in the second or the third time you watch the movie.
It's a great film to pass the weekend or watch with friends… Expand

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RobMarr75

Aug 19, 2023

One of my favorite movies of all time. It's not "finely crafted" or "compelling", but it's incredibly fun. Just suspend some disbelief and enjoy the genius of Madeline Kahn and Tim Curry, and it's densely packed with little nuggets of awesome from the entire ensemble cast. Best if youOne of my favorite movies of all time. It's not "finely crafted" or "compelling", but it's incredibly fun. Just suspend some disbelief and enjoy the genius of Madeline Kahn and Tim Curry, and it's densely packed with little nuggets of awesome from the entire ensemble cast. Best if you love wordplay and corny gags. LOVE IT… Expand

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Movie3

Jul 15, 2018

I don't understand what people don't like about this movie. This was a hilarious farce, fast paced, and well done enough for me.

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MovieGuys

Sep 16, 2013

Clue is a cult classic... for a reason. It's biggest feat is taking 1 dimensional board game characters and turning them into regular (or not so regular) people in 1954 who all meet at a house to find out why they've been invited. With some cheesy dialogue and improvisation by MadeleineClue is a cult classic... for a reason. It's biggest feat is taking 1 dimensional board game characters and turning them into regular (or not so regular) people in 1954 who all meet at a house to find out why they've been invited. With some cheesy dialogue and improvisation by Madeleine Khan, Clue is campy, goofy fun!… Expand

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Gamzguy17

Aug 22, 2021

It is entirely aware of its ham-filled camp, but really, after the silly vaudevillian gags have worn out their novelty, we are left with obnoxious characters (who won't shut up), nonsensical contrivances, and a mystery that nobody would give a damn about unless they were really drunk. If oneIt is entirely aware of its ham-filled camp, but really, after the silly vaudevillian gags have worn out their novelty, we are left with obnoxious characters (who won't shut up), nonsensical contrivances, and a mystery that nobody would give a damn about unless they were really drunk. If one has to be intoxicated to enjoy a film, that's not exactly a ringing endorsement.… Expand

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