So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993, dir. Thomas Schlamme)

So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993, dir. Thomas Schlamme)

What Is It?: Mike Myers' first post-Wayne's World romantic comedy about a poet who suspects his fiancee might be a serial killer.

What About It?: One supposes that, if you're a Mike Myers fan, you've already seen this one, but even if you aren't it does have its moments. Myers always seemed an unlikely candidate for a romantic lead to the Lost Classic, though we have to admit that he does have the charisma for the part. He's more of a sketch comedian than an actor, however, so his performance here is uneven, as in all of his films. He's a charmer, but he's only truly laugh-out-loud funny when he's playing his Scottish father. The bad poetry is pretty amusing, too.

Why Should I See It?: It's a cute little movie that makes the most out of its beautiful San Francisco location and it offers more laughs than most romantic comedies of its ilk. Fine supporting performances from early 90's star-hopeful Nancy Travis and many, many amusing cameos from Steven Wright to Amanda Plummer, Charles Grodin to the dearly departed Phil Hartman.

What Else Is It Like?: Married to the Mob, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Hexed.

When Is It Playing Until ON DEMAND?: 1/25/07

Watch It ON DEMAND On Comcast Cable.

-- ddt/pdx