i be really interested in see this movie and because i like film noir and i like steve martin . and you know what and this be a very clever and affectionate homage . my complaint be that the story be disappointingly convolute so it be sometimes very hard to keep up with what be go on and one or two of the joke do not quite work . but overall it be very funny and and seem to have hold up well over the year . the script be clever and sophisticated enough and and carl reiner directs with precision and act his part of field marshall vonkluck very well . the cinematography be smooth and crisp and and i think the performance be excellent . steve martin be great here and not only do i think dead men don not wear plaid be underrated but this be one of his role where martin deserve a lot more credit . rachel ward look lovely a juliet forrest and be terrific act wise . the real joy be watch the archive footage of all those wonderful actor and actress in those timeless masterpiece . spot star such a humphrey bogart and cary grant and bette davis and ray milland and vincent price and ingrid bergman all but to name a few be a delight in itself . also the finale while silly be great fun . all in all and dead men don not wear plaid be well worth the look . positive bethany cox .