Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.
A charming but uneven Mike Myers vehicle that blends romantic comedy with mild crime thriller elements. The premise is clever enough and Myers is likable in the dual role of Charlie and his Scottish father, but the film struggles to commit fully to either its comedic or thriller ambitions. The ending feels rushed and deflating after a reasonably fun buildup. Cinematography is functional and unremarkable for the era. Novelty gets a slight bump for the offbeat tone and Myers' distinct comedic sensibility, though it never fully capitalizes on its quirky concept.