If Looks Could Kill

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If Looks Could Kill

PG-13

1991

1h 28m

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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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.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Sep 7, 2011

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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

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Jun 1, 1991

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It spoofs the James Bond action film, but without much humor.

Rated: C-

May 22, 2015

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

A hip, fun and fantasticaly-paced teen 007

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 1/5

Jul 29, 2002

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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

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Joe P

A classic in our house. Insanely funny. We quote it to this day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/23

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

I want this movie soooo bad

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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William Dear

Director

Richard Grieco

Michael Corben

Linda Hunt

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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

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