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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Comedy Freddy Benson, a con(fidence) man, lives off women by waking their compassion with shocking stories about his fake fate. One day in beautiful Beaumont sur Mer, he meets Lawrence Jamieson, who shares the same passion, works the rich ladies with the same scheme, but in quite a different league. With the knowledge of his profession, Freddy forces Lawrence to teach him high-society behaviour, so that he himself can earn a major living. When ... [+]
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Variety
Variety
"A wonderfully crafted, absolutely charming remake" POS
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Boston Globe
Boston Globe
"Sometimes its leisurely pace veers dangerously close to slackness. But it's as close as Hollywood comedy comes to chamber music." POS
United KingdomUnited Kingdom Empire "Steve Martin does his schtik to perfection and Michael Caine unveils some adroit comic timing in this charming but mediocre comedy." NEU
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"A character comedy requires some notion of respect and integrity. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has none" NEG
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SFGATE
SFGATE
"This disappointing comedy, which seems to move at a snail's pace, is almost saved by the gorgeous scenery and settings" NEG
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ReelViews
ReelViews
"Unfortunately, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels isn't quite clever enough to justify the full 110-minute running length. There's a point at which it starts to feel like it has overstayed its welcome."  NEU
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"Mr. Caine and Mr. Martin work together with an exuberant ease that's a joy to watch."  POS
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