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Larry Donner, a college teacher, has been having difficulties writing since his former wife, Margaret, ruined him by stealing his novel which consequently became a best-seller. He does not hide his hatred for Margaret, upsetting his girlfriend Beth Ryan, who is an anthropologist teacher in the same college. While teaching Creative Writing classes, he is stalked by a student, Owen, who wants to know his opinion about his crime tale. Larry tells him that he did not like it, and explains that in every mystery tale, the murderer should eliminate the motive and establish an alibi, otherwise he would get caught. Furthermore, Larry suggests that Owen watch Hitchcock's movies to understand the structure of a suspenseful story. Owen, who wants to kill his detestable mother, watches "Strangers on a Train" and misunderstands Larry's advice, believing that his teacher wants to swap murders to eliminate the motive. Owen travels to Hawaii and while in a ship, Margaret falls overboard vanishing in the sea and is considered dead. However, Larry does not have an alibi and becomes the prime suspect, while the deranged Owen presses him to kill his mother as part of their supposed deal. This movie is a good example of classic black comedy. The ending is very clever, and the whole movie will leave you laughing. Have fun watching this movie.Read full review
If you like Billy Crystal humor you will love this movie. Well worth watching. Without giving away the story plot, the character of Billy Crystal is a teacher-writer whose wife has plagiarized his work and it becomes a best selling novel for her. Trying to be helpful, one of his well-meaning students (Danny Devito) decides to avenge the injustice by suggesting a Hitchcock "Criss-Cross" arrangement. Of course, things get wildly out of hand, which makes for a wonderful movie. You will enjoy each character and the ending is a pleasant one. It's a great addition to your video library.
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While sorting thru my old vhs tapes I pulled this one out to watch it again. This is Oct. 2008 and its still a great film. A little dated, by way of typewriters, but an excellent story. Devito is great. Crystal is always himself, and the two play off each other well. If you don't know the story, its loosely based on Hitchcock's story of exchanging murders. However, this one goes all wrong, and is a hoot. Its been years, many, since I'd seen it. Its classic and well work keeping in your regular video rotation. Movie addicts manna. Blessings, Max Rainet. **If you found this information at all helpful, please take a moment to select the "yes" button below. The more people that select the "yes" button, the better the chance this REVIEW is seen by more eBay members.Read full review
If you like funny movies this is a TRULY MUST SEE MOVIE!! Me and my family laughed so hard we all almost peed our pants !! Truly must see!! Super funny !! Super hilarious !! From beginning to end BEST MOVIE EVER !!
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to buy this movie at a great price. I truly enjoy this movie. Thanks again.
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