Deathtrap

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2004 Filmcritic.com

Lots of circuitous fun in Sidney Lumet's adaptation of the Broadway play, in which Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve are unforgettable in a story that involves a highly wanted draft of a play, a house full of weapons, and enough doublecrossing to make anyone dizzy. That house ends up as the real star of the show, a mysterious old mill (complete with windmill) that is home to the film's most unique surprises. And though it's a bit meandering toward the middle, Caine turns in one of a surprisingly great performance.

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Rating

3.5 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Sidney Lumet
  • Producer: Burtt Harris
  • Screenwriter: Jay Presson Allen
  • Stars: Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth
  • MPAA Rating: PG