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BlackyMay 13, 2015

Despite all the negative reviews, I found it very funny.
The humour is sometimes stupid, sometimes subtle (you need to know a bit about European and British culture) and it is this combination that made me enjoy the film.

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GazzaJan 1, 2016

I have to say, i can't see how this got so many bad reviews. I loved it! Funny, witty and stupid (in a good way). Too intelligent for some people maybe?

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TheQuietGamerAug 24, 2015

At times it is a delightfully oddball little film. However that quirky weirdness is also what is going to drag the film down for many. It's humor and style are just too British to appeal to everyone. But those looking for a goofy adventure inAt times it is a delightfully oddball little film. However that quirky weirdness is also what is going to drag the film down for many. It's humor and style are just too British to appeal to everyone. But those looking for a goofy adventure in the vein of the Pink Panther films can find something to enjoy here.

What we get here is another extravagant performance. He plays his absurd character well even if he can't always make him charming. It's the writings fault he is occasionally annoying. Still some laughs are brought on thanks to the goofiness of the character and the situations he is placed in. The real star of the show though is Paul Bettany playing Mortdecai's ever faithful manservant "Jock." His dynamic with the title character is amusing. The rest of the cast is quite excellent. A few characters are underutilized, but still are in top form.

As far of the jokes go it has quite a few funny moments. However it will test your stomach for British humor. Quite a bit of it doesn't translate well. Still I found it to be quite an amusing film all the way through. That doesn't change the fact that there are some dull moments in the film's progression. This complain mainly extends to the film's actin sequences. They feel poorly shot and really lack any excitement of flair at all. I get that action isn't the main focus, but given the height the action-movie genre ha reached, even brief excursions into this territory need to have at least a little more than what is offered here if it wants to avoid causing yawns.

The film's goofiness is really a double-sided coin. On one hand it makes the film something unique and strangely charming, on the other hand many are going to find it to be tedious because of that. I personally think the good outweighs the bad here. With great performances and a quirky sense of humor and style it makes for an enjoyable, if flawed, film that is going to be worth the time of the right audience. It requires an open mind and a bit of taste for foreign humor. Whether or not you can stomach it is just going to come down to personal preference. I personally think it's worth giving a shot. There certainly hasn't been anything like it in a while.

I give "Mortdecai" a 7.4/10.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonJan 24, 2015

Mortdecai is definitely underrated. The laughs are underrated and Johnny Depp is underrated. For me, it was a fun movie for whatever it is. Its not the best comedy choice and not the best choice for adults with no sense of british humor. TheMortdecai is definitely underrated. The laughs are underrated and Johnny Depp is underrated. For me, it was a fun movie for whatever it is. Its not the best comedy choice and not the best choice for adults with no sense of british humor. The spy concept was good, and I think it gave it an edge to the film. Ewan and Gwyenth were good in supporting roles, but the main surprise was Depp as a british, cocky, sleek and well mustached Mortdecai. Its fun film with forgivable flaws. Mortdecai deserves a watch on the big screen. Its wild, big and funny.… Expand

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EricTheRedJan 24, 2015

This film was witty, funny and silly - intentionally - throughout. It reminded me of the first Austin Powers film. Don't believe the haters. They are too uptight to appreciate a film such as this.

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behzadhoseini77Jan 23, 2015

I went into Mortdecai expecting a terrible film, but I left the theater with a smile on my face. This film made me laugh more then I thought and it was actually enjoyable. The critics hated this film, and I usually agree with critics, but II went into Mortdecai expecting a terrible film, but I left the theater with a smile on my face. This film made me laugh more then I thought and it was actually enjoyable. The critics hated this film, and I usually agree with critics, but I had a lot of fun with Mortdecai. Johnny Deep gives his best performance since Pirates of the Caribbean, and his mustache is a lot less annoying then I thought it would be prior to seeing this film. I still don't understand the R rating, since there are only 2 f-words in the film, and no nudity. I would love to see a sequel since it is my understanding that the book has sequels, so hopefully it'll make money this weekend. I think it deserves a watch if you want to be entertained.… Expand

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senselockeJan 23, 2015

Funny. It was funny. Full theater, near-constant laughter, and applause at the end. These negative reviews... they really confuse me.

The pacing was spot-on, the characters unique, the dynamics of Paltrow and Depp were delicious. BettanyFunny. It was funny. Full theater, near-constant laughter, and applause at the end. These negative reviews... they really confuse me.

The pacing was spot-on, the characters unique, the dynamics of Paltrow and Depp were delicious. Bettany does an amazing job as Jock, the "manservant" and all-around badass. McGregor as the bitter spurned lover...

The music was fantastic, the action lovely (especially the bumbling Mortdecai), the chase scenes well-done, the humor whimsical and silly... it was a solid bumbling sleuth-comedy.

Look. The movie is silly, but it's silly in the way a lot of older movies were funny. It's clumsy, farcical, but interesting. Some folks have compared it unfavorably to Austin Powers, having apparently never seen the Pink Panther films. It's oddball, zany, and slightly juvenile, yes, but so is life.

It's not going to win Oscars, or set the world on fire. What it will do is make you laugh, unless you're dead-set against laughing. But people around you will laugh, and have a jolly old time. If you at all have a heart for "silliness", give this a shot. I had a blast, I'll be buying the DVD. Just don't expect serious soul-searching or dastardly political intrigue (don't know why you would).… Expand

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calistyleeJan 28, 2015

This movie was a great adaptation. The critics spoke badly of this movie even before the public had a chance to see it. This character has great potential as a franchise similar to the great Pink Panther series. I left the theatre with aThis movie was a great adaptation. The critics spoke badly of this movie even before the public had a chance to see it. This character has great potential as a franchise similar to the great Pink Panther series. I left the theatre with a smile on my face and wanting more.… Expand

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sambadagoJan 28, 2015

Great film! Paul Bettany has loads of fun with JD. Paul Whitehouse does a great cameo, effing and blinding just as in the subtly sophisticated books by Kyril Bonfiglioli on which it is based. The whole audience was laughing hard. The criticsGreat film! Paul Bettany has loads of fun with JD. Paul Whitehouse does a great cameo, effing and blinding just as in the subtly sophisticated books by Kyril Bonfiglioli on which it is based. The whole audience was laughing hard. The critics don't get it, maybe just flies over their heads. Some Brits won't like it as it mocks them mercilessly. But take em down I say!… Expand

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HimThatIsMay 11, 2015

Much better than I expected. If you are not into corky silly movies, this is NOT for you. Think "Pirates in Caribbean" meet the "Pink Panther". Underrated movie, I find that the seriously cynical and uptight, tend to hate it.

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EnglishScribbleJun 28, 2015

Despite the bad press I have found this an incredibly enjoyable film, as a fan of the Bonfiglioli novels, I found that whilst the film took liberties with the plot it was true to the spirit and flavour of the original books. Many of the theDespite the bad press I have found this an incredibly enjoyable film, as a fan of the Bonfiglioli novels, I found that whilst the film took liberties with the plot it was true to the spirit and flavour of the original books. Many of the the gags that I have seen criticised in the professional reviews are intact straight , word for word lifts from the novels. I do find it quite annoying the professional film critics write a bout a film based on a novel without bothering to first read the novel. Many films of this ilk are hammered for NOT being true to the original and this one is being panned for doing so, damned if one does damned of one doesn't. I understand that this film will probably be completely incomprehensible to most American audiences, and one criticism that I do have is that the film is weakened by the attempts to make it more accessible, the producers should I believe have gone all out and made a film for British audiences and hopped that it transferred (" Four Weddings", "Downton Abby", etc).

Depp's Terry Thomas inspired interpretation of Mortdecai, is actually a much pleasanter character than the original, and in the books Johanna was actually a jewish American, not the frightfully English pseudo Sloane portrayed by GP. I was disappointed by Ewan Mcgregor's Martland at times for an actor of his caliber his inability to produce a convincing English Public School accent was surprising. Paltrow who is an American does a better job.

I did overall though enjoy the film, but less pandering to American audiences would have made it a much better film, it's almost as if the producers started out on the right track and then lost their bottle. It did though make me go back and re read the originals a long forgotten pleasure.… Expand

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norseJun 18, 2023

What a beautifully written and acted movie. I fail to see what audiences complained about. The dialogue is polished, the all star cast really delivered and the plot of the heist movie was refreshing. A pleasure to watch, devoid of fakeWhat a beautifully written and acted movie. I fail to see what audiences complained about. The dialogue is polished, the all star cast really delivered and the plot of the heist movie was refreshing. A pleasure to watch, devoid of fake tension or cringe.… Expand