Clue (1985)

"Picked up the dagger, ran down the hall, and stabbed the cook!", 9 April 2006

For whatever reason, I have probably seen Clue more times than any movie ever made. I would guess that I've watched it more than 100 times. And I never get tired of it. Obviously, I feel that it holds up rather well through repeat viewings. It's witty and clever. Some of the scenes and dialogue are laugh-out-loud funny. There are far too many moments that stand out in my mind to narrow it down to one favorite, but I'll include this one as an example:

- Mrs. White: He was deranged, he was... lunatic. He didn't seem to like me very much. He had threatened to kill me in public.

- Miss Scarlet: Why would he want to kill you in public?

- Wadsworth: I think she meant he threatened, in public, to kill her.

The characters may lack depth and dimension, but all are very well played by a talented ensemble cast. I've read any number of complaints about perceived plot holes, but who cares? If you're so busy noticing each time a candlestick changes places in a scene or who's holding what weapon, I think you're missing the point. None of it is to be taken seriously and cannot be analyzed as such. I look at these plot holes as part of the plot. They make it all the more fun.

8/10