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Penn & Teller Get Killed [VHS]
 
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Penn & Teller Get Killed [VHS] (1989)

Starring: Penn Jillette, Teller Director: Arthur Penn Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly, Leonardo Cimino
  • Directors: Arthur Penn
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: June 14, 1994
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 630164882X
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,252 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #41 in  Video > Comedy > Black Comedy

Editorial Reviews

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Penn and Teller burst onto the scene as part of the new-vaudeville wave of the mid 1980s. Riding high on the basis of a hit off-Broadway show, these two magicians--who poke fun at magic even as they pull off masterful illusions with a taste for blood--tried to transfer that sense of gruesome wonder to the big screen and missed the boat badly. Working with director Arthur Penn, they concocted a movie about themselves, in which Penn (the big one, who talks; the diminutive Teller never speaks) announces on national TV that he wishes someone would try to kill him. An intriguing idea, except they never do anything with it. There's the occasional bit of sleight of hand and the odd practical joke, but otherwise, this movie can't pull a rabbit out of its hat. --Marshall Fine

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3.7 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe this movie was actually made., May 13, 2001
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Penn and Teller Get Killed is a bizzare, mind bending, dark, dark, dark, dark comedy from the comedy/magic team of Penn Gillette and Teller. Written by it's stars, this movie reaches levels of darkness even Hitchcock wouldn't dare to venture. And therin lies the comedic brilliance of Penn and Teller. This film gets better with each viewing. It's not for everyone, but if you are into dark comedies or just want to spend a couple of hours simultaniously laughing and scratching your head, then Penn and Teller Get Killed is the film for you.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars smile and the world wonders what you're smiling about, July 29, 2002
By Eve (stoke on trent, staffs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Where to begin? I'm always wary of giving movie reviews since so much is personal taste but here goes.
I won't tell you the story, the title pretty much gives it away however I will say I was impressed by the acting of them both not all TV & stage actors can make the transition.

I was especially impressed with Teller's physical acting, very savvy, the silent film stars would have been touched. Yes it's a dark and funny film, so was Dark Star (remember that one? Harold and Maude?), so were many of Hitchcock's it's no suprise to find Teller is a fan.
Sit back and enjoy Penn and Teller's world. N.B no sequel!

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars R.I.P. P&T, March 4, 2004
By TJinPhilly "tjinphilly" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
The dark comedic brilliance of Penn and Teller is brought to the screen by the legendary director Arthur Penn. Filmed on location in Atlantic City, P&T Get Killed shows the boys doing what they do best. The film also showcases some of thier most memorable stunts. A must see for any P&T fan, cult movie fan, or film noire fan.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Bad.
I've always been a fan of Penn and Teller, but this was hard to watch. It wasn't funny and it just seemed to drag on forever. Read more
Published 13 months ago by John R. Mcelroy

1.0 out of 5 stars Penn & Teller should have stayed dead
Don't get me wrong, I like Penn & Teller. But this movie really sucked! I bought this turkey at the 99cent store and frankly.....it wasn't worth the $0.99 + tax I paid for it.
Published on March 15, 2006 by Peter Isaacson

5.0 out of 5 stars HOLY COW...
..was this movie good, i loved every second, especially the end.
hahaha.....hehehehe. Great Movie!!
Published on March 23, 2002 by Kyle J. Morris

4.0 out of 5 stars Surreal.
This is a really cool movie because it totally reflects Penn's views on things (religion, dogma, romance, etc.). Read more
Published on October 17, 2000 by heidijoy

4.0 out of 5 stars Strange, funny, and engrossing.
It's nice to see movies every once in awhile that keep you guessing. The plot plays out kind of like "The Game", only you're not so sure the hollywould ending is gunna... Read more
Published on October 16, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Cult Moviemaking at it's finest!
Penn and Teller are in top form, being the stars of their first movie (but hopefully not their last! Read more
Published on December 29, 1998 by Sierra Parsons (sierrap@amerit...

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