Clue VCR Mystery Game

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.

Ok ... the game itself was hot garbage. Not a bad idea, just horrible execution. But the video ... oh man ... So good! Not GOOD good, BAD good ... But SO bad good!! It's been 33 years or so since I've seen it, but I can still remember some great lines from it ... Mrs. White: "GYPSIES! GYPSIES CAME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND STOLE MY BAAAAABY!" ... (Green and Plum handing out blackmail letters): "No checks ... no credit cards!" Miss Scarlet: "I was never IN Sumatra ..." If you haven;t seen it, search it out on Youtube, it's worth a view!

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

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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Although I think the game is fun to play, I agree with the last person who wrote in saying how bad the video was. A bunch of two-bit dinner theater rejects try and make the game enjoyable and they succeed. Unfortunatley, they succeeded in making the movie laughable rather than suspenseful. Mr. Green's phony New York type accent (not to mention M. Brunette's French accent) are laughable. Miss Peach and Ms. Scarlett are hot, but I can't get over how cheesy they are!