Clue
Clue

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Clue

1985
Movie
94 min
English

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Google Users76%
Director: Jonathan LynnGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Six guests are anonymously invited to a secluded mansion by their host, Mr. Boddy, to discuss a matter of common interest. When their host turns up dead, they must race against time to figure out who is the murderer among them, using their wits and the various weapons scattered throughout the house. The film famously had three different endings released to theaters.

Critical Reception

Clue was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its inventive premise, ensemble cast, and witty dialogue, others found its humor to be hit-or-miss and its plot somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally enjoyed the unique concept and the interactive nature of its multiple endings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever premise and the ensemble cast's commitment to the over-the-top characters.

  • Appreciated for its unique approach with multiple endings, encouraging rewatchability.

  • Criticized by some for its uneven humor and a plot that can feel a bit too reliant on its gimmick.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's fun and campy nature, with many enjoying the murder mystery aspect and the performances, particularly Tim Curry. Some viewers found the multiple endings a bit confusing but overall appreciated the film's originality and comedic timing.

Fun Fact

The film was released with three different endings, with audiences in different theaters shown a different conclusion. The VHS and later DVD releases included all three endings.

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6 reviews
jw

jw

Promising plot, good cast, director and producer of renown - this movie has all the ingredients for an all-time classic. It has just one flaw. It is supposed to be funny, and it isn't.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Tim Curry and Eileen Brennan are great in this dramatised game of "Cleudo". The former is butler "Wadsworth" who is to welcome a select gathering of guests to his employer's stately pile for a dinner with a difference. Once assembled, we di...

JPV852

JPV852

Randomly decided to re-watch this classic crime-comedy and still works today. Plenty of fun throughout and a great ensemble cast. **3.75/5**

Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Those three alternate endings were still very confusing. But it was still humorous nonetheless.

John Chard

John Chard

Cluedo Chaos. Clue is directed by Jonathan Lynn and he co-writes with John Landis and Anthony E. Pratt. It stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, Madeline Kahn, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, Colleen Camp an...

Wuchak

Wuchak

**_An amusing take on “And Then There Were None” and “Murder by Death”_** RELEASED IN 1985 and directed by Jonathan Lynn, "Clue" is a comedic murder mystery based on the board game featuring an “all-star” cast (Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, ...

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