i haven not really see too many of the columbo film . actually and i think i have only watch one or two and apart from this one . i have always like columbo and though and somehow without even have see that much of him . peter falk be and have always be the perfect choice for the character and because of his look and his voice and his charm . the perfect proof of this be that though the series start all the way back in 1968 and the late ( and probably not last ) of the film be make in 2003. that 35 year . and falk be 40 back when he make the first one . the series consist of 68 film ( unless my count be off ) and all of which be make for tv . everyone know the character and even though no one have ever see a film feature him in the cinema . that be quite an accomplishment and if you ask me . the plot be pretty good . the only problem i have with it be that the killer and murder be reveal at the very beginning ( though that may be the same for all of the columbo film ) and leave no mystery but how columbo solve it and make it somewhat dull ( since there not much to look forward to at the end of the film ) . the pacing be good and there hardly a scene where youre bore . the acting be very good and particularly that of falk and ruth gordon . they have some great exchange of dialog in the film . the character be well write and credible . the dialog and script be unusually good for a tv movie . all in all and the film be and yes and surprisingly good for a tv movie and and definitely worth watch for any fan of columbo and or or crime or mystery flick . positive .