Dirty Tricks
Martin Clunes plays Edward, an English tutor at an Oxford language school. Seemingly charming and thoughtful, Edward is really a calculating liar and manipulator. A series of events triggered at a dinner party leads Edward down a very precarious and hilarious path.
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Plot Summary
A former lawyer, now a private investigator, takes on a case involving a beautiful woman suspected of murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deception, betrayal, and corruption that puts his own life in danger. He must navigate through dangerous liaisons and ruthless adversaries to uncover the truth and protect himself.
Critical Reception
Dirty Tricks received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its attempt at a neo-noir thriller atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms pointing to a lack of originality and unsatisfying resolutions.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts a gritty, noir-esque tone that doesn't quite land.
- Performances are serviceable but can't elevate a predictable and often confusing plot.
- Lacks the originality and suspense to stand out in the thriller genre.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Dirty Tricks' is not readily available. General audience sentiment appears to have been underwhelmed by the film's narrative and execution.
Fun Fact
The film was an early attempt to revive the erotic thriller genre popular in the 1990s, but failed to gain significant traction or critical acclaim.
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