If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1986Movie90 minEnglish

Private eye George accepts the job to shadow a woman and to film her on video. But it's a set-up: the film is manipulated and used against him when the woman is killed. He has to prove his innocence against a load of circumstantial evidence.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Director: Randall MillerGenres: Comedy, Teen

Plot Summary

A young American man, an aspiring interrogator, is mistaken for a secret agent while on a European vacation. He's drawn into a dangerous world of espionage, double-crosses, and international intrigue, all while trying to navigate his newfound fame and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

The film was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor forced. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
  • Richard Grieco's performance fails to elevate the material.
  • A forgettable teen comedy that relies too heavily on tired spy tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'If Looks Could Kill' is generally negative, with many viewers finding the movie to be cliché and lacking in genuine laughs. Some felt the premise was unoriginal and poorly executed.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious spy thriller before its script was heavily rewritten to incorporate teen comedy elements.

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