Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' sees the dream-teaming of Michael Caine and Steve Martin, in a comedy of dubious ethics and con-artist shenanigans. The set-up goes as thus... two con-artists, one resort. They make a bet to see who can swindle a woman out of 10 grand first, with resulting lunacy.

The film is in equal proportions elaborate, funny and despicable. Steve Martin is perfectly cast as the petty con-artist with a near-complete absence of morals. Michael Caine is also perfect for his role as the high-class con-artist... a man who has become one with the class he swindles, but retains his wits about him nonetheless. I have to say that the plot got a little annoying after a while, tightening the situation further and further until I just couldn't bear it to continue any longer - but I guess that's the aim of the game, so I can't fault it too much for that. I kind of saw the ending coming, it was obvious from the beginning, and did a neat job of absolving the situation completely.

If you haven't seen it, check it out, it's worth it for some great character comedy, and the chemistry between Caine and Martin is perfect. You don't really get films like this any more, it's very 80s - which suits the plot and characters just fine. Have a laugh.

TRIVIA: This is a remake of the 1964 film 'Bedtime Story', which starred David Niven and Marlon Brando.

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Comment by JohnDoe

November 15th 2006 05:39

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Fun film, much better than it shouldbe thanks to superb performances and a well written screenplay.

Comment by Whatever

November 15th 2006 05:59

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This is a true nugget from my childhood so much that I still watch it quite often. I thought nobody else discovered the true comedy within shenanigans!
Agree is really well written!

Comment by Luke

November 15th 2006 09:09

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Yeah I've never understood why this film gets paid out as much as it does, it's really fun and Caine and Martin make a good team.

Comment by KylieW

November 16th 2006 03:15

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This is one of the few movies that Steve Martin has done that I really liked. Michael Caine and Steve Martin are absolutely perfect in it.

Great film!

Comment by Joe Blogg

November 16th 2006 04:55

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It's possibly the last half decent movie Steve Martin made.

Comment by JohnDoe

November 16th 2006 05:38

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Novocaine and The Spanish Prisoner are the two best Steve Martin films of the last 10 years. They also rank as highly in his filmography for me.

Comment by Luke

November 16th 2006 06:41

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I didn't mind Bowfinger, I think that was the last time I found anything he did funny.

Comment by Cibbuano

November 21st 2006 22:18

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I love this movie...especially when Martin is 'Rupreck the Monkey Boy'

Comment by Morgan Bell

March 24th 2008 12:18

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the fork with the cork! BAHAHAhaha
has there ever been a funnier comedy scene?
this is a fantastic film, i also liked Heartbreakers as a similar film but with female con-artists

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