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If Looks Could Kill

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Before he can graduate, cocky high school student Michael Corben (Richard Grieco) travels to France on a school trip to earn a missing French credit. But when a British intelligence agent mistakes Michael for a spy of the same name, they rush him to headquarters and assign him to capture the evil Augustus Steranko (Roger Rees), using a plethora of espionage gadgetry. Michael has the time of his life -- until he crosses paths with two assassins (Tom Rack, Carole Davis) who want him dead.

Critics Reviews

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: D Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times If Looks Could Kill is one of those zany capers that come along occasionally to remind us of the pleasures of Wretched Excess. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Entertainment Weekly Rated: D Jun 1, 1991 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It spoofs the James Bond action film, but without much humor. Rated: C- May 22, 2015 Full Review Caffeinated Clint Moviehole A hip, fun and fantasticaly-paced teen 007 Rated: 3/5 May 6, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 1/5 Jul 29, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt W I saw this movie for the first time when I was 10 years old on HBO. It was a lot of fun, but has not aged well for me. Still has its moments though. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Joe P A classic in our house. Insanely funny. We quote it to this day. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/23 Full Review Travis B Cheesy 80s action at it's fine....okayest. Sadly, 30 year old High School senior Michael Corbon, (played by 80s Teen Beat cover model Richard Greco) isn't the least believable part of this movie. If you are looking for a coherent script, witty dialogue or oscar worthy acting, this flick isn't for you. If you want ironic hilarity, nonsensical script and some comical pre-CGI effects, you might make through some of this movie. I couldn't finish it, but it deliver one thing, momentary nostalgia. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is extremely cheesy in the best way possible. Definitely a better movie than most give it credit for, it even has a Female Odd Job! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is hilarious and it’s a crime that it can’t be rented or purchased anywhere. Yes it’s an absurd premise but who cares? The cast is great and there are so many memorable scenes. It doesn’t go as far as Austin Powers as pure farce, it’s more of a guilty pleasure film, but just plain fun. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/19 Full Review Audience Member I want this movie soooo bad Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William Dear

Director

Richard Grieco

Michael Corben

Linda Hunt

Ilsa Grunt

Roger Rees

Augustus Steranko

Robin Bartlett

Patricia Grober

Gabrielle Anwar

Mariska

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Synopsis Before he can graduate, cocky high school student Michael Corben (Richard Grieco) travels to France on a school trip to earn a missing French credit. But when a British intelligence agent mistakes Michael for a spy of the same name, they rush him to headquarters and assign him to capture the evil Augustus Steranko (Roger Rees), using a plethora of espionage gadgetry. Michael has the time of his life -- until he crosses paths with two assassins (Tom Rack, Carole Davis) who want him dead.
Director
William Dear
Producer
Neil Meron, Craig Zadan
Screenwriter
Darren Star
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 2, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.3M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround