So I Married an Axe Murderer

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So I Married an Axe Murderer

PG-13

Released Jul 30, 1993

1h 33m

Comedy

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Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie (Mike Myers) falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels (Nancy Travis) and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

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Critics Consensus

So I Married an Axe Murderer is a unique rom-com with moments of heart and hilarity -- even if they're all too scattered to cohere into a consistent whole.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The relationship between Travis and Myers is boring; too bad the whole film wasn't about the Scottish family. They deserve their own picture.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 7, 2018

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Leonard Klady

Variety

A tres hip slice of life about the dilemma of marital commitment with just a pinch of Hitchcock providing the cutting edge.

Feb 2, 2009

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Myers pumps out a river of inventive shtick, but it doesn't cohere or connect; he seems less a character than a comedian doing couch time on a late-night talk show.

Feb 2, 2009

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Quentin Falk

Sunday Mirror (UK)

Reminiscent of old Forties comedy-thrillers, it's all delightfully silly and often hilarious.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 16, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…what puts this film into the firmament is the evocation of Charlie’s Scottish family, red-haired, football loving abrasive characters who take the comedy beyond stereotypes to surreal levels… an under-appreciated comic gem...

Rated: 4/5

Oct 3, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a somewhat erratic yet mostly affable comedy...

Rated: 3/4

May 8, 2022

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Matt S

A cult classic, I didn't realize how many lines I've been repeating for the last 30 years until I re-watched it recently. It's a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Ray K

Absolutely Love the quirky and silliness of this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Christian K

The Mike Myers Schtick works here for the most part, as does the very minor cop side stories, particularly the one with Alan Arkin trying to pretend to be an asshole police captain. The parts are pretty disparate though, unfortunately.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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CG S

Strange, laugh out loud moments, peculiar paths, a twist or two and so many quotable lines. It is not at all meant to be critiqued and taken seriously. It is a humorous and at times bizarre movie with endless quips and charm. The perfect rom com for a dark and stormy night.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Alec B

The central romance isn't all that convincing but I appreciate all of the weird elements (Myers' dual performance, the great cameos, etc.)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Tim M

While not as unhinged as it perhaps could've been, So I Married an Axe Murderer doesn't have nearly as much personality as its title.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Thomas Schlamme

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Mike Myers

Charlie Mackenzie

Nancy Travis

Harriet Michaels

Anthony LaPaglia

Tony Giardino

Amanda Plummer

Rose Michaels

Brenda Fricker

May Mackenzie

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Synopsis

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie (Mike Myers) falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels (Nancy Travis) and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

Director: Thomas Schlamme
Producer: Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods
Screenwriter: Robbie Fox
Distributor: Columbia Home Video, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Fried/Woods Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.0M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround

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