Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
An almost complete copy of the original film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a hilarious tale of two scam artists who decide the world isn’t big enough for both of them. While in the 1964 version, Bedtime Story, David Niven played the older, more experienced conman who relieved wealthy women of their jewels, Michael Caine takes on the role. Marlon Brando played the new kid on the block, who concocted elaborate stories about his ailing grandmother to get a free meal, among other liberties, out of gullible young women; Steve Martin steps into that part.
The film is so similar to Bedtime Story that it really doesn’t matter which one you watch first, because either one will keep you laughing for days afterward. It has the perfect combination of quick gags, clever jokes, and long set-ups—plus plot twists you’ll never see coming! I guarantee you’ll find one or two favorite scenes that you’ll repeat to your friends, to entice them to watch the film, and I owe it to my brother to quote his favorite joke, especially since it’s one of the only scenes that isn’t in the original. Michael Caine is showing Steve Martin his vast wine collection. Steve asks if he drinks them, and Michael says that they’re far too valuable to drink. “Why don’t you sell them?” Steve asks. “Oh no, they’re far too precious to me,” Michael replies.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is delightful, smart, and funny. It’ll put a smile on your face no matter the day you’ve had!
More Michael Caine movies here!
The film is so similar to Bedtime Story that it really doesn’t matter which one you watch first, because either one will keep you laughing for days afterward. It has the perfect combination of quick gags, clever jokes, and long set-ups—plus plot twists you’ll never see coming! I guarantee you’ll find one or two favorite scenes that you’ll repeat to your friends, to entice them to watch the film, and I owe it to my brother to quote his favorite joke, especially since it’s one of the only scenes that isn’t in the original. Michael Caine is showing Steve Martin his vast wine collection. Steve asks if he drinks them, and Michael says that they’re far too valuable to drink. “Why don’t you sell them?” Steve asks. “Oh no, they’re far too precious to me,” Michael replies.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is delightful, smart, and funny. It’ll put a smile on your face no matter the day you’ve had!
More Michael Caine movies here!