Clue VCR Mystery Game

Reviewers who refer to the video that comes with this game as lame or awful really don't get it unless they are speaking tongue-in-cheek. The video is so wonderfully, horribly bad that it will not only keep you in stitches while you're watching, you'll be quoting the script for years.

Another reviewer likened it to the film, "Murder by Death". That is 100% accurate. If you liked that movie, you'll truly enjoy the video that comes with this game.

It's so much better than the film that was based on CLUE, the board game; in fact, it's what the movie SHOULD have been. The script is alternately witty, corny, silly and just plain fun. If you are lucky enough to still own a VCR, you won't be sorry you saw this. My daughter was very young when we owned this game and video. She's now a 32 year old wife and mother and we STILL quote lines from the video and crack up with laughter! In fact, forget the game, just watch the video.

I loved this game when I was invited to play it at a friend's house years ago. Actually, more than a game, I really enjoyed the video story itself and after watching the three story chapters it left me wanting more. Luckily, my wish was granted when two years later the same cast was back for the video sequel, "Clue II: Murder in Disguise."

My favorite of the suspects is Miss Scarlet, played by the beautiful Janet Wong as the epitome of mysterious Dragon Ladies. The character of Ling on Ally McBeal, played by Lucy Liu, could be Miss Scarlet's cousin. My favorites after Janet Wong are Walter Covell's monocled Colonel Mustard and Barry Doe's Mr. Lyman Green, although I enjoyed the work of the whole cast.

This VCR game came out the same time as the Hollywood Clue movie which is no where near as true to the Clue characters as in this video. People who like Neil Simon's "Murder By Death" might get a kick

Watching this video while trying to play the game is annoying and too complicated, and you're likely to end up getting mad and tossing the entire set out, or selling it on e-bay. But--it's not nearly as bad as it may seem, if viewed as a cheesy movie, disregarding the game. (In other words, don't throw EVERYTHING out, just the game part--keep the video!!) The cast works great together, and it really is funny to watch. Another user said that you will be reciting lines for months, and I agree. I was drawn to the cheesiness of the video, and found myself enjoying it--even laughing out loud. The characters of Colonel Mustard, Madam Rose, and Miss Scarlet are particularly funny, but all the others are great--working together, the MAKE the video. Excellent ensemble work. If you want to have some plain fun entertainment, pop in the video and enjoy. Also, check out Clue II: Murder in Disguise--another cheesy, fun video with the same chemistry-charged cast.

I kind of liked playing this game, although none of my friends could either understand it or like it. The great thing about this video, though, is the video itself. It is, in one word, hilarious! The producers, director, and actor knew that they were making a two-bit story for a silly game and totally ran with it.

I first got this game when it first came out (on Beta!) and I watched it constantly, and even have the whole thing memorized. The story is unrealistic and twisted and the characters are very stereotypical, but it's jolly good fun!

Watch it with your friends and you'll be quoting lines from it for months!

For those who want more, try watching "Clue II: Murder in Disguise," which is a little less funny because they're trying too hard but still a great time.

This game is really fun for people who are observant or just like a good mystery. These people that are saying "two-bit dinner theatre" actors populate the video have probably never acted a day in their life. Anyway, back on topic, this is really cool. Try and find it on Ebay or something. My version is a hand-me-down from my parents.

Check it out for a laugh and some fun.

The actors are OK, nothing Oscar-worthy.

Again, check it out!

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