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Blame It on the Bellboy
Mike Lawton, Maurice Horton, and Melvin Orton are three men who come to Venice. One of them is a hit man sent to take out a mobster. Another is a lech looking for a little action with a woman he never met, whom he was set up with. And one of them was sent by his employer to inspect a property his boss wants to buy. All three men stay at the same hotel. But when the bellboy gets their names mixed up and gives info meant for someone else. So one of them meets a Realtor who will whatever she has to, to close the sale. And another follows a woman looking for romance. And another goes to the home of the mobster who thinks he's sent there to kill him.
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Plot Summary
A struggling actor, hired to impersonate a famous director, finds himself embroiled in a series of mistaken identities and absurd events. Through a series of unfortunate mix-ups involving a bellboy, the actor gets caught up in a murder plot. He must navigate the chaotic situation while trying to maintain his ruse and avoid becoming the next victim.
Critical Reception
Blame It on the Bellboy received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It is widely considered one of Dudley Moore's least successful films, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak humor, and overall lack of cohesion.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted and unfunny plot.
Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
A forgettable comedy that squanders its talented cast.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to its limited release and poor performance, with available comments generally reflecting a lack of engagement and enjoyment, often citing its poor humor and nonsensical storyline.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Dudley Moore's final starring roles before his retirement from acting due to his battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.
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