Once Upon a Crime

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Once Upon a Crime

PG

Released Mar 6, 1992

1h 34m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn (Cybill Shepherd) and her husband, Neil (James Belushi), meet several other married couples, including Julian (Richard Lewis) and Phoebe (Sean Young), who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) is determined to track them all down.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 22, 2002

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 1/5

Oct 5, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 12, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a mostly uninvolving comedy that squanders the efforts of its impressively talented roster of performers...

Rated: 2/4

Nov 27, 2003

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Nov 25, 2002

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Rated: 1/5

Jul 25, 2002

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james w

Eugene Levy's directorial debut. Star studded cast, one of the last John Candy films… 1992 was campy & not yet modern- but that's what makes this so binge worthy. It u lived it, u'll love it. If u r a millennial, consider it homework for historical context.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Steve D

Not one single thing works in this mess.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

A recent discovery that entertained me with its unique take on a Murder Mystery, John Candy is a personal highlight of the film for me.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Hysterically funny. Excellent plot that cracks along and manages to surprise. This from an age when people knew how to make a three act play. Acting is over the top comedy acting typical of its time. I suppose this is the biggest obstacle to Gen Y who would watch this movie without the requisite preparation. If you like Spies Like Us, Trading Places, Coming To America, Armed and Dangerous, See No Evil Hear No Evil, Life of Brian, or even American Pie, you would love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

light comedy, moves quickly, nice scenic backdrop, comedy ensemble of richard lewis, John Candy, James Beluchi and Cybil Shepherd, it is fun to watch belushi and candy, the movie is not that funny, but I did enjoy it more because of the acting between some of the cast. It is a lighthearted fun movie, a comedy mystery who donit. worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Couple on vacation finds a dog and soon learn that the dogs owner has been murdered in this comedy that is disappointing considering the all star ensemble cast involved.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Synopsis

On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn (Cybill Shepherd) and her husband, Neil (James Belushi), meet several other married couples, including Julian (Richard Lewis) and Phoebe (Sean Young), who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) is determined to track them all down.

Director: Eugene Levy
Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
Screenwriter: Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Steve Kluger
Production Co: Dino De Laurentiis Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $28.1K
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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