"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is remake of great old comedy "Bedtime Story", from director Frank Oz. Lawrence (Michael Caine) and Freddie (Steve Martin) are charlatans; and they realize that one town (Beaumont sur Mer) is small for both of them. So they decide to make a bet: the first one who gets $50.000 from a young lady wins, loser leaves town. Soon they find perfect target, young and rich Janet Colgate (Glenne Headly). This kind of comedy works because of actors and Oz managed to pick the right people. Caine and Martin are as good as Brando are Niven were. And I also have to praise Glenne Headly. There are so many jokes that makes this movie memorable and very good remake too. Frank Oz showed that he is capable of making great comedies ("What About Bob?", "In & Out"... to his newest "Death at a Funeral"). I wish that all comedies were funny like this one and all directors should learn from this movie. Cause this is recipe for successful comedy: good actors, great plot, capable direction and twist at the end. What more can you ask from a movie that is meant to entertain you?
Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
