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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesVincent CanbyThe New York TimesVincent CanbyMurder by Death is as light and insubstantial as one could wish.
- 80EmpireKim NewmanEmpireKim NewmanThis Neil Simon-scripted pastiche of an array of much-loved detective characters is surprisingly charming.
- 75TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThis spoof of the great fictional-film detectives offers consistently funny scenes sparked by Falk, Niven, Sellers, and Guinness.
- 70NewsweekNewsweekRobert Moore, who has directed for the stage and television (Rhoda), in his feature-film debut has shown the good sense to give free rein to the inspired zaniness of his cleverest players. [04 July 1978, p.101]
- 63The Globe and Mail (Toronto)The Globe and Mail (Toronto)A drawing-room murder mystery that had some extremely funny moments. [24 June 1978]
- 60Time OutTime OutMurder by Death is entertaining enough, even though the joke wears a little thin.
- 30Chicago ReaderDave KehrChicago ReaderDave KehrEven Neil Simon fans (and they do exist, believe it or not) will probably be bummed out by this stunningly unfunny 1976 parody of detective films.