Most Likely to Murder

...honestly, it's neither. Really, there's not a funny joke in the movie. There's a lot of angst, a guy down on his luck, with honestly no redeeming qualities, the acting is lousy, the jokes aren't funny, and the mystery isn't the least bit intriguing. It left me feeling cheated, and I watched it for free. Avoid this at all costs.

First, how are there two movies with the same title starring the same guy? Is this a series? This movie was dotted with recognizable actors, most in just cameos, but still... Overall the movie was just okay...nothing new or original but it was entertaining in a time when there aren't many choices. I didn't understand the main characters obsession with his ex gf. She came across more like a soccer mom than someone you'd pine over. Definitely a film for adults with teenage humor, not appropriate for kids and don't expect any sophistication, more like fart jokes.

Bad movie, bad acting, bad jokes, I'm not sure what is the comedy about it. Total waste of time, and that is coming from someone who enjoys cheap B movies most of time.

I gave this a 7 because it is a cute movie that gave me consistent chuckles throughout and kept my attention. The protagonist is a guy you love to hate. It has a good cast of quirky characters that were well-played. The murder story line also had some good twists. Was it "I laughed so hard I cried" funny? No. But it is an amusing movie overall & worth a watch.

I first came across Adam Pally from his time on, "The Mindy Project" and thought he was hilarious. Fortunately, he brought his slapstick comedy A game to this movie as well! Rachel Bloom is a powerhouse in any role and perfectly captures the personality of a jaded high school sweetheart. I also find her mannerisms in this movie especially funny. It's a light hearted, often cringey (in a good way) comedy, with a simple message about post-high school personal growth. I look forward to more Dan Gregor movies in the future!!

In the bonus track of the DVD of "Most Likely to Murder," the filmmakers confessed that they made a film that was loosely based on their own memories of high school, based on such character types as the bully, the victim, the dork, the clown, and other generic persona. The protagonist is the high school superstar Billy, who was known as "The King of Valley Stream." But the comedy-murder mystery ultimately exposes Billy for what he truly is, namely, "a creep-freak-weirdo." The raunchy screenplay has some clever lines and moments, as Billy returns home to Valley Stream after a lackluster stint in Las Vegas as a bathroom attendant. His parents are moving out of the family home in Suffolk County, preparing to relocate to Santa Fe. The homecoming for Billy reunites him with his high school classmates. One character observes that "everyone in town is so quick to change." But, in fact, the former high school kids are no more than adolescents trapped in adult bodies. Nothing has changed. After Billy had chosen to break off ties with his high school girlfriend, Kara Jade Doblowski, he now seeks a rekindle the past romance. But Kara has now taken up with the high school dork, Lowell Bernard Shapiro, who has become the town pharmacist. It is at this point, that the film makes a wrong turn by trying to recycle the "Ace Ventura" films, turning the narrative into a farcical murder mystery. Billy's attempt to frame Lowell for the murder of his mother never engages, other than to make Billy look more and more ridiculous. The best part of the script is the depiction of the superficial side of high school with the various students maintaining a facade to hide their own deficiencies and insecurities. The superstar Billy is unmasked as a phony in one of the most poignant moments when he is thumbing threw his belongings and comes across a stack of Cliffs Notes. Like the other kids, Billy never grew up, and, in his case, never even took school seriously. And the way he cut corners comes into focus when he makes the admission, "I have two copies of 'Death of a Salesman' Cliffs Notes!"

I tried watching this film because I am a fan of the actors. All of whom are talented and captivating. The bummer here is the story and pace of the film. The murder is only the facade of a plot used to show a high school reunion story that just wasn't filmed at a banquet hall. I love Adam Pally and Didi Conn is 100% charming. Those two are the only reason this zero got three stars.