Sidney Bruhl returns to his New England home from the latest in a long series of Broadway flops. Rating: * * * By Charles Spencer 07 September 2010 • 23:24 pm . Therefore I will be brief in saying it concerns a play, one man who is a famous mystery playwright, another man who is a promising writer, the playwright's wife who is much younger and sexier than the role should have been, and one German psychic along for the ride. ''Deathtrap'' is rated PG (''Parental Guidance Suggested''). Gleefully mean-spirited misanthropic thriller. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Deathtrap (Sidney Lumet, 1982) A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script. Most noted for its on screen kiss between Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve (which was unfortunately cut from the televised version I saw), this movie has a great deal more to recommend it. I hope this grossly underrated, overlooked film has not become too difficult to locate because it a 'must' for any Hitchcockian, Agatha-phile or lover of great film. I'm not talking about the 'gay' thing, that shouldn't be looked upon as anything more than a garnish to the piece. As one reviewer said "It's hard to talk about this film without giving too much away" - and I do agree with this statement about the film. The dialog is quick, fresh, and witty. The actor plays him as a little puppy or a homicidal maniac. It contains mild violence, salty language and sexual innunendoes that should not, for the sake of the plot,be described here. Sidney Bruhl (Michael Caine) is a famous Broadway playwright known for his clever murder mysteries, but he is losing his touch and suffering through a series of flops. This film is essentially a pitch-black dark comedy and a murder mystery. Unlike Tinseltown's version of HELLO, DOLLY!, Jay Presson Allen's screen adaptation of Ira Levin's hit Broadway thriller couldn't wait for it's stage incarnation to shutter before putting it up on the silver screen, so producers wisely decided to make the most of it's lengthy White Way run! Interest in the movie depends on its surprises, but its delight grows basically out of the human characteristics of … Deathtrap was released in 1982 and has generally received positive reviews. Ebert, along with Janet Maslin, and Gary Arnold of The Washington Post noted the similarities to Caine's 1972 film Sleuth, and similarities have subsequently been noted by film historians. And perhaps its greatest gift is the sight of three lighthearted comic actors having a good time chewing on the dialogue, the scenery, and each other. The sets are so good they're almost distracting (a windmill appears to operate in close association with the Bruhls' bed). If you are looking for a sonic-boom-special-effects monster, click the BACK button on your browser. Hello and welcome! It is a new thriller, and Caine sees at once that it's a masterpiece. Reeves is the only person I have seen who has the character right all the way through. Deathtrap is funny, sophisticated, witty, and classy. Cast + Crew; March 19, 1982; PG, 1 hr 55 min Suspense/Thriller; Caine and Reeves (an underrated actor who never really got a chance to do more than soggy romances and "Superman") play off each other extremely well here. Irene Worth stands out as the funny psychic. Read movie and film review for Deathtrap (1982) - Sidney Lumet on AllMovie - Sidney Lumet's cinematic adaptation of Ira… It's more fiendishly complicated than, for example, Caine's similar outing in "Sleuth.". Both movies can only be enjoyed at their full impact on a first viewing, thereafter the viewer knows what surprises are in store. So to sum it up: the real life play "Deathtrap" was about a fictional play of the same name and the movie "Deathtrap" is based on said play. Caine-Reeve-Cannon, all good things come in threes ! Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Deathtrap; Is the next 'Great American Play' worth killing for, or will the search be a Deathtrap...? Awards It enjoyed a profitable resurrection in 1978 with Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Deathtrap (1982) - Reviews & Comments. Director: Sidney Lumet Cast: Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon Distributed by: Warner Bros. Archive Running Time: 116 minutes MPAA Rating: PG Release Date: November 20, 2012 Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1/2 out of 5 stars “Deathtrap” is a fun mix of comedy and cat and mouse genre. The tables are turned so many times in this movie that you would think they were on wheels. It is loaded with twists and overacting, while also being dragged down by a bad ending with bad visuals. Undeterred by the resistance to translation from the stage of Sleuth and its parlour murder game, Michael Caine tries again, this time as a harassed Broadway pl The actors perform with such alacrity, and the plot propels forward with such celerity – there's hardly a dull moment to be had in it. The trick to creating a good, solid mystery story is as much a matter of timing as its about plot contrivances, colorful characters or surprising twists. When the crime and its fallout are unraveling, Deathtrap is nearly mesmerizing; however, the goofy side characters and extended argument scenes (and all the yelling and screaming) wore me out. You really see the range in his acting abilities in this movie from "exhaling cheeseburgers" to downright frightening. What would be a death trap for this film would be to reveal all of its twists and turns. Deathtrap is a film adaptation of a three part play by Ira Levin, famous author of Rosemary’s Baby and The Stepford Wives. I love this film to pieces. Director Sidney Lumet, no stranger to film, is quite good for the most part in creating the tension the film needs to motor on. Movie reviews for Deathtrap. As he talks with his wife (Dyan Cannon) about it, he slowly develops the idea that he could steal the play, kill Reeve, and produce the hit himself. Great fun throughout, don't miss it! ... Deathtrap isn’t a bad movie so to speak but I … If you havent seen this, watch it immediately. Deathtrap is a 1978 Ira Levin play that takes on the concept of what makes a play, a playwright, a thriller and a relationship work. They grill him, subtly, and discover that absolutely no one else knows he has written the play. It holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play. There is perhaps, however, some small shred of hope. Deathtrap Critic Reviews + Ratings Favorite Movie Button ... Overview; Movie Times + Tickets; Synopsis; Movie Reviews; More. A work like Deathtrap would've impressed Hitchcock (there's a reference at one point, in due notice, to Dial M For Murder, also based on a play about the intricacies of plotting murder), as it's about the devilish wanton things with characters, and being stylish with camera-work so that nothing is ever too static. Grade: Above Average (3 out of 5) Deathtrap has an incredibly interesting plot, but somehow director Sidney Lumet focuses the film on the least interesting aspects of the story. It is an appropriate image: originally written for the stage by Ira Levin, who authored such memorable works as ROSEMARY'S BABY and THE STEPFORD WIVES, the play was one of Broadway's most famous twisters, and under Sidney Lumet's direction it translates to the screen extremely well. DEATHTRAP - like Michael Caine's other mystery thriller - SLEUTH (with Lawence Olivier) - this movie plays tricks with the viewer in a most entertaining and surprising way. With Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth. T he stage thriller was almost killed off by Anthony Shaffer's Sleuth. Check out the exclusive TVGuide.com movie review and see our movie rating for Deathtrap It is really amusing to see before our eyes the mechanism of the crime story we are told being laid bare, without its effectiveness being in any way affected. And they play fair; on second, third and fourth viewings of the clues and red herrings we should be just as pleased to marvel at how well it all comes together as we were at being surprised in the first place. Written expertly by the likes of Ira Levin and depicted with the best performance of Christopher Reeve's career and one of Caine's very best, this is simply excellent. It is in two acts with one set and five characters. Every time you think you have a handle on Deathtrap, another plot twist comes along. The play, "Deathtrap," is a five character, two act thriller so perfect in its construction that, as Sidney says, "A gifted director couldn't even hurt it." The only distraction is a strange character played by Irene Worth a next-door neighbor who's a busybody, snooping psychic who sniffs down false leads. "Deathtrap," however, provides a fascinating, quirky character in Sidney Bruhl, played by Caine, and two strong supporting performances in his goofy, screaming wife (Cannon, looking great) and his talented, devious student (Reeve, who has a light, handsome comic touch not a million miles removed from Cary Grant's). Michael Caine plays a very successful Broadway playwright whose latest mystery is a total flop. A plausible plan? Highly Recommended - Deathtrap Review ... Rather than making Deathtrap outdated, this only makes watching it similar to watching a classic movie from the 70s, but with live action, better audio, and an enhanced feeling of claustrophobia, since our view of the set never changes. It's a who gonna do it to who first. The first time I watched this movie was in my high school drama class, and I must say I enjoyed it very much. MRQE Metric: See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. As for the cast, I would say it is worthy of this... great little film. Sign in Sign up Login with Facebook Login with Twitter. Clifford is such a hard role to play and in the stage production of this I have never seen Clifford played well on both ends of the spectrum. The film's opening and closing scenes are shot inside New York's intimate Music Box Theater where DEATHTRAP played for nearly five years. The deviously cynical Michael Caine is delightful as usual while his partner Christopher Reeve (lights years away from "Superman") brilliantly blows hot and cold. It's an excellent mystery movie soaked in wit. Indeed, good thrillers should get better on repeated viewings as we anticipate the double and triple crosses. Past the halfway mark, Deathtrap begins to throw in twists and surprises that turn its premise on its head, then right around, and then in a mad spin, all the time keeping its title appropriate. Movie Reviews ... SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review review [4/5] filmcritic.com (Christopher Null) review [3.5/5] Movieman's Guide to the Movies dvd review [3/5] [Blu-Ray Version] The mystery has some glaring flaws which do detract somewhat, and I was not wholly satisfied with the ending, but watching Caine and Reeve under Lumet's direction with Levin's elevated verbiage was enough to ensnare my interest and keep it captive the entire length of the film. As for Michael Caine he's.....well he's Michael Caine. Deathtrap (1982) - Reviews & Comments. I saw this when it first came out in the theater, and it was so much fun, with so many plot twists and double-crosses--some you can see coming and some not. No one better spoil this piece of work! I'll try. There's a certain thrill to watching a film that is in love with its own conceits and cleverness. And that's precisely what happens in DEATHTRAP, based on a chilling play by Ira Levin ("Rosemary's Baby"). I've seen quite a few of Ira Levin's adaptations - 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Stepford Wives' - and liked both them, but this just didn't appeal to me. SYNOPSIS: A playwright that is desperate to come up with his next big hit decides to kill one of his students and steal his idea for a play that he wrote. "Deathtrap" is a wonderful windup fiction machine with a few modest ambitions: It wants to mislead us at every turn, confound all our expectations, and provide at least one moment when we levitate from our seats and come down screaming. Actors: Christopher Reeve. REVIEW: I saw Deathtrap one Sunday afternoon on cable when I was a kid and just really couldn’t get into it. But why quibble with an obvious attempt to bribe its male viewers when nothing will change it now? That said, Deathtrap is some easy fun throughout with Caine and Reeve having good chemistry together as the humor and mystery get terrifyingly meta. The best murder mysteries, be they on film or in print, are slight affairs that get to the point, spell out their clues, line up their suspects and, hopefully, zap us with a few surprises; being complicated without being unduly confusing. It plays absolutely fair, more or less, and yet fools us every time, more or less. A minor work in the filmography of the author of "Twelve Angry Men", this black humor comedy is nonetheless extremely well crafted and offers as a bonus interesting considerations on the functioning of suspense, on the confrontation of the true, the believable, the false and the fallacious. Deathtrap is one of those films, by proxy of its stage play roots (both based upon and being a satire of), that not only gets better by the halfway point, it becomes something even more incredible when it focuses on two characters we wouldn't think would be like this together. By Justin Clark on March 12, 2015 at 10:33AM PDT. We see him at the outset, standing at the back of the house, a gloomy witness to a disastrous opening night. It is fair to observe, however, that "Deathtrap" is a comic study of ancient and honorable human defects, including greed, envy, lust, pride, avarice, sloth, and falsehood. Or so you think, for the first half of the movie. Deathtrap seems an unusually skillful and satisfying example of devious entertainment. Featured Movie News. It succeeds, more or less. Deathtrap creeps its way onto Blu-ray in a 1.78:1-framed 1080p treatment that largely, despite a few flaws, looks modestly impressive. The premise is that an accomplished playwright, whose star is falling, receives a magnificent manuscript from a former student and so he plans to off his protege and appropriate his play, to the (loud) protests of his wife. Okay,it recalls "Sleuth" (1972).Okay ,it borrows the first part from Clouzot's 'Les Diaboliques" .But forget "sleuth"and "Diaboliques" and you can enjoy this armchair thriller:after all,Sidney Lumet has always been fond of these stories which take place in an enclosed space,and from the very start of his career,"twelve angry man" ,but also "the hill" "murder on the orient express" and his towering achievement "dog day afternoon".And anyway it's based on a play by Ira Levin ("the Stepford wives" and of course the brilliant "Rosemary's baby") Besides,in his preface to Agatha Christie's plays ,Levin mentions Anthony Shaffer .And Michael Caine's presence makes us think of Mankiewicz's celebrated movie. Michael Caine and Chris Reeve in fine form, a filmed play about a play, a wicked dark comedy.. Great movie but where is the widescreen DVD? Both movies can only be enjoyed at their full impact on a first viewing, thereafter the viewer knows what surprises are in store. Thrillers like this don't always bother to pay attention to the human nature of their characters (for example, the Agatha Christie omnibus whodunits, with their cardboard suspects). Deathtrap seems an unusually skillful and satisfying example of devious entertainment. The stage is set for murder, betrayal, and at least an hour and a half of surprises. When the crime and its fallout are unraveling, Deathtrap is nearly mesmerizing; however, the goofy side characters and extended argument scenes (and all the yelling and screaming) wore me out. Twist upon twist makes an absorbing mystery even better... A maze of plot twists and turns that keeps you guessing until the end. The premise is that an accomplished playwright, whose star is falling, receives a magnificent manuscript from a former student and so he plans to off his protege and appropriate his play, to the (loud) protests of his wife. Today, I take a look at Deathtrap and try to answer the question, "Is it any good?" possibly Sidney Lumet's funniest film, and proof Christopher Reeve can act outside of Superman. It's a thriller that depends on all sorts of surprises for its effects, and you may continue reading in the confidence that I'll reveal none of them. The dialogue is witty without being Neil Simonized. Deathtrap runs like a play within a movie about who did what to whom, as it primarily takes place on one set. Actors: Christopher Reeve. REVIEW: I saw Deathtrap one Sunday afternoon on cable when I was a kid and just really couldn’t get into it. While not a great film, Deathtrap is enjoyable and one that is incredibly easy to enjoy. Michael Caine excels in roles like these. I would not hesitate to put this adaptation of 'Death Trap" in a top 5 list of the best stage-to-movie adaptations ever. As far as acting goes it is Cris Reeves greatest role as Clifford, a young playwrite. FAQ Ira Levin's Deathtrap is one of those mystery films in the tradition of Sleuth that would be very easy to spoil given any real examination of the plot of the film. ‘Deathtrap’ Movie Summary. The twists are a lot of fun. Another interesting feature is the way Myra, the main character's wife, finds out about herself in time of danger and crisis (forgive me for not giving you more details about that, spoiling the fun being out of the question). The audience stands up, and applauds to the debut of a play called Deathtrap. How about Dyan Cannon? A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's play. Love how Lumet packaged her posterior in those real tight-fitting pants and had her wear possibly the snuggest tops around, but she is terribly miscast in this role - a role which should have been given to an older actress and one certainly less seductive. Online reviewers have written 133 reviews, giving Deathtrap (1982) an average rating of 65%. Movie Review: Deathtrap (1982) A mystery thriller, Deathtrap is firmly stagebound but still offers enough cerebral tricks and turns to pique interest. User Ratings The movie suddenly transforms into a stage version of the film with actors playing the parts of Sidney and Clifford. Deathtrap (1982) To make Sidney's (Michael Caine) slump all the more painful, Clifford Anderson (Christopher Reeve), a student of one of Sidney's writing seminars, has recently sent his mentor a copy of his first attempt at playwrighting for Sidney's review and advice. | This is one of my favorite movies of all time. One of the best actors of the last 50 years and in this film as good as he has ever been. Anyone who has ever labored in frustration with an un-finishable Sunday New York Times crossword knows that any puzzle that takes too long to solve ceases to be any fun. Deathtrap, Noel Coward Theatre, review. Watch Exclusive 'The Sinners' Trailer Read More; What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘News of the World,’ ‘Promising Young Woman,’ ‘Synchronic’ and More Read More; This Week in Movie News: Chris Evans Returning as Captain America, Ben Affleck Directing ‘Keeper of the Lost Cities’ and More Read More Deathtrap is funny, sophisticated, witty, and classy. Nothing's more enjoyable for me than a who-dun-it or suspense tale that keeps you guessing throughout as to how the whole thing will end. The mystery has some glaring flaws which do detract somewhat, and I was not wholly satisfied with the ending, but watching Caine and Reeve under Lumet's direction with Levin's elevated verbiage was enough to ensnare my interest and keep it captive the entire length of the film. ...so how do I write a review without one? Shame really - very rarely do I watch a film and am left feeling disappointed at the end. New PS5 Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Revealed. Let's see. Movie 8 of 1982 and 98 overall in my journey through films of my lifetime. Film Review: Deathtrap (1982) Todd Martin 01/03/2019 Uncategorized. And what about Dyan Cannon ? Incredibly convoluted mystery-thriller is highlighted by witty dialogue ("Well, it's not what you'd call involuntary homicide") but has a few TOO many twists. DEATHTRAP - like Michael Caine's other mystery thriller - SLEUTH (with Lawence Olivier) - this movie plays tricks with the viewer in a most entertaining and surprising way. I saw DEATHTRAP late in its initial Broadway run at the Music Box with Farley Granger in the lead. I can tell you something about how the movie begins. Deathtrap Movie Review Summary. Clifford stabs Sidney, and both men die; leaving Helga as the lone survivor. Caine gives another astonishing performance, but I've watched "Deathtrap" three times and that "stormy" resolution always seems barely comprehensible. One of very few movies I couldn't instantly solve or predict and worth a second or even third viewing, "Deathtrap" gets a 9/10 and earns every iota of it. Christopher Reeve and Micheal Caine were brilliant and kept me going through the whole affair. The screenplay was adapted by noted screenwriter Jay Presson Allen. He shares his pain of failure with his loving wife Myra. We need and deserve more movies like this! Warner Bros. released Deathtrap to theaters on March 19, 1982.Sidney Lumet directed the film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, and Dyan Cannon. It is fair to observe, however, that "Deathtrap" is a comic study of ancient and honorable human defects, including greed, envy, lust, pride, avarice, sloth, and falsehood. Deathtrap runs like a play within a movie about who did what to whom, as it primarily takes place on one set. This film is criminally underrated. Deathtrap Movie Review Summary. Deathtrap Review War ensemble. Deathtrap has a positive rating of 75% at Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 6.81/10. Part of the tension in a show is maintained by shocking the audience by focusing the attention on the performers on one part of the stage, then shifting that focus abruptly. In the scene in which Michael Caine calls the police in tears and then stops the waterworks the second he finishes the call really displays Caine's brilliance. But the opening premise is extremely clever: Sidney Bruhl (Michael Caine) is the famous author of mystery plays, but these days he seems to have lost his touch. Deathtrap is a play written by Ira Levin in 1978 with many plot twists and which references itself as a play within a play. ‘Deathtrap’ Movie Summary. Warner Bros. released Deathtrap to theaters on March 19, 1982.Sidney Lumet directed the film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, and Dyan Cannon. (Although marketeers decided to go with a more fun Rubik's Cube icon for the movie.). Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. It had already been bought for the movies at the highest price any non-musical, and the question in my mind was how to open it up for the screen. Christopher Reeve is serviceable and actually grows on you the more you see him act. The play’s author, Helga Ten Dorp, proudly stands to take in their ovation. The film is top-notch. Synopsis: To make Sidney's slump all the more painful, Clifford Anderson, a student of one of Sidney's writing seminars, has recently sent his mentor a copy of his first attempt at playwrighting for Sidney's review and advice. Deathtrap has more twists than a bucket of snakes, but it's short on substance . Awesome movie! The comparison to Sleuth, the earlier stage-play-turned-film, is obvious and upon my first viewing I too thought Sleuth was better, but Deathtrap has, at least for me, many more repeat viewings in it than Sleuth. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. Caine and Cannon invite Reeve to come for a visit to the country. Deathtrap movie reviews & Metacritic score: Sidney Bruhl, a playwriter (Caine) receives a play from a student (Reeve). External Reviews Caine gets drunk and goes home to his farmhouse in Connecticut and sinks into despair. It offers as much double-crossing amusement as one can reasonably expect from a theatrical murder mystery. Christopher Reeve was near 30 when he made this movie, right in the middle of his various Superman movies, and his character takes quite a different path here. CW Reboots Walker but Forgets to Give Him a Personality, Something as Extraordinary as Birth Itself: Kornél Mundruczó and Kata Wéber on Pieces of a Woman, 10 Upcoming Films That Could Shake Up Oscar Season, Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge, Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir on the Brotherhood of One Night in Miami. They do a very good job. | We don't know why she's even in the play, until it's much too late. That doesn't leave me much to write about, however. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Deathtrap; Is the next 'Great American Play' worth killing for, or will the search be a Deathtrap...? He shares his pain of failure with his loving wife Myra. Sidney Bruhl returns to his New England home from the latest in a long series of Broadway flops. When a playwright with writer’s block receives play one of his students wrote, he … It's great and the acting is brilliant. Even Dyan Cannon - who I normally don't care for - is perfectly cast in a role that exploits her annoyance value as an actress. Interest in the movie depends on its surprises, but its delight grows basically out of the human characteristics of its performers. When DEATHTRAP was first released, the poster--reproduced on the cover of this DVD--offered a graphic akin to a Rubik's Cube. 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