it stars Tim Curry as Wadsworth, Eileen Brennan as Mrs Peacock, Madeline Kahn as Mrs White, Christopher Lloyd as Prof Plum, Michael Mckean as Mr Green, Martin Mull as Col Mustard, Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet and Colleen Camp as Yvette.
Basically its about one night where 6 people have been invited to dinner at a mysterious mansion where they are greeted by Wadsworth and Yvette. They all have been given a codename and are asked not to reveal any personal information. This is more than a little weird. A mysterious Mr Boddy is also part of the scheme, but he gets killed early on and then there is chaos.
i was pleasantly surprised that i was interested in the plot and who did it as much as i was in how funny it was. A welcome bonus that a comedy could not only make you laugh but make your mind tick as try to figure out 'who dunnit'. The deadpan delivery of lines coupled with the bizarre situation and the slapstick was the most entertaining part of the film. Tim Curry is, as always, a delight to watch, Christopher Llyod is just cool in everything and Madeline Kahn plays a good Mrs White. Colleen Camp as Yvette was a surprise though, i'd never heard of the actress but since i liked the character so much ('flames on the side of my face' see the film and you'll get the reference) i feel inclined to see what else she has been in.
A downside of the movie was that it had a slow start, but other than that i found it solid. I recommend it to any lover of dark comedy, the actors, mystery with some fun thrown in or who loves movies that portrays the 50s in a satirical light. All in all i have to say that i enjoyed the endings (yes, plural) the most, Wadsworth reenacting the crimes was a delight, especially when he slaps Mrs Peacock in the face.
"they all did it, but if you want to know who shot Mr Boddy, i did. In The hall, with the revolver. OK, chief take em away! I'm gonna go home and sleep with my wife" Mr Green (Michael Mckean), Clue
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