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A Slight Case of Murder

by Jennifer M. Contino

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Studio
Warner Bros.
http://www.warnervideo.com

Credits
Director: Steven Schachter
Starring: William H. Macy, Adam Arkin, Felicity Huffman and others
Rating: none

Grade: 5

I wasn't that impressed with made-for-TV movie, A Slight Case of Murder, which recently became available through Warner Brothers. I guess if you're a fan of the old noir type films, this would appeal to you, but it was a little too tongue-in-cheek for me. Ferris Bueller, I can see mugging for the camera and talking to the viewers about what's going on, but seeing William H. Macy's character doing that kind of was a drawback for me. It was just a different kind of film that reminded me more of playing the game Clue than watching a murder mystery. However there's an all star cast to entertain, and if you don't mind having things explained to you most steps of the way, then you'll probably enjoy the film.

Written: September 29, 2006
Published: October 1, 2006

Tart: Jennifer M. Contino
DVD / Video: A Slight Case of Murder
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Month: October 2006
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