It IS Funny, it's just not written for the U.S. sense of humour.

ancorablue

score 10/10

Mortdecai, the movie IS actually very funny. The thing is, it's not written for U.S. audiences. Subsequently most American viewers just don't 'get it'. It's a really silly movie, but it's fun and funny and if you 'get it' you will find yourself very amused and you will laugh. It was enough for me to want to see it because Paul Bettany is in it, but add to that Johnny Depp, Ewan McGregor and a small part by Jeff Goldblum and it's got a whole lot of great actors. It's a shame that people who don't understand it give it such a poor review. If you understand or have had exposure to UK style humour you will likely understand this movie. If you do "get it" you'll laugh and have a good time. It's just not made for the typical U.S. sense of humour.

ancorablue 26 January 2015

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