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68 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Michael Caine, Steve Martin
  • Summary: Two wiley con-men living in the south of France join forces to bilk rich American women of their fortunes. WHen one decides to strike out on his own, a bet is made over who can take a rich American heiress for $50,000 first. After much outrageous tomfoolery, the boys learn the heiress has no money and all three join forces. (MGM)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    90
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a wonderfully crafted, absolutely charming remake of the 1964 film "Bedtime Story." In this classy version, Steve Martin and Michael Caine play the competing French Riviera conmen trying to outscheme each other in consistently amusing and surprising setups. Martin takes the crass American role played by Marlon Brando, and Caine plays homage to David Niven by sporting a thin mustache, slicked-back hair and double-breasted blue blazer in a sort of 1930s British yachtsman look.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Vincent Canby
    80
    Line by line, the dialogue isn't all that quotable, but there is consistently funny life on the screen. The film's comic timing is nearly flawless.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: John Mount
    60
    Steve Martin does his schtik to perfection and Michael Caine unveils some adroit comic timing in this charming but mediocre comedy.

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  1. ERG1008
    6
    Man makes money conning rich women in French Riviera, man shows up trying similar scam, takes him under his wing, hit on same women, fracas! Average comedy which works through the good chemistry between Steve Martin & Michael Caine. Not too many big laughs (Steve Martin's Ruprick bits are the standout) but it's entertaining & lots of good supporting actors.… Expand
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