Perfect Crime
Perfect Crime

Movie spotlight

Perfect Crime

2016
Movie
20 min
English

Marybeth records as Giuseppe swims far away from shore while fully clothed and gets lost

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users80%
Director: Theodore MelfiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A lonely, retired eccentric billionaire hires a vivacious, aspiring writer to help him write his life story. As their relationship develops, she uncovers secrets about his past and his complicated personal life, leading to unexpected revelations and personal growth for both.

Critical Reception

Perfect Crime received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy, and the film's heartwarming premise. However, some found the plot to be predictable and felt it didn't fully capitalize on its intriguing setup.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming performances and feel-good story.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic and predictable plot.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of unlikely friendships and personal discovery.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, finding it to be a feel-good and entertaining watch. Many highlighted the chemistry between the main actors and the humor. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, the plot was not particularly groundbreaking.

Fun Fact

Theodore Melfi, the director, initially approached Bill Murray with the script and reportedly wrote the role of Vincent with Murray in mind.

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