The 2015 action-comedy is an adaptation of Kyril Bonfiglioli's cult-classic novel series, specifically the 1972 book Don’t Point That Thing at Me . Directed by David Koepp and starring Johnny Depp, the film attempts to channel the spirit of 1960s British farces like the Pink Panther series, though it met with significant critical and commercial backlash upon release. Plot Overview
The film features a high-profile ensemble cast, though many critics felt their talents were underutilised: The 2015 action-comedy is an adaptation of Kyril
Despite its star-studded cast and $60 million budget, Mortdecai was a major "box office bomb". Some praise was reserved for the film's visual
Some praise was reserved for the film's visual elements, including the lush production design by James Merifield and costumes by Ruth Myers, which captured a sense of "gauche grandeur". The 2015 action-comedy is an adaptation of Kyril
as Jock Strapp: Mortdecai's resilient manservant who repeatedly survives accidental injuries inflicted by his master.
