The Magic Christian 1969

Critics score:
56 / 100

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Roger Greenspun, New York Times: Funny, uncomfortable and without an ounce of benevolence. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: A curdled, unfunny satire made more painful by McGrath's inappropriately jubilant style. Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: The result is a variety concert of a film in which most of the acts/jokes fall flat. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: A spotty, uneven satire (from the novel by Terry Southern) with a number of good yocks, but insufficient sustained wit or related action. Read more