Perhaps Andrew Stevens (and some others from the cast as well) would better belong in a soap like 'As the world turns', but somehow his performance agrees with what Columbo really is: a crime show with comical touches starring an increasingly anachronistic detective for the rich and devious in L.A.. A crime soap, if you will, even if there is particular effort put into shaping an interesting plot. This plot also has its own merits, though watching a guy in a trench-coat displaying that much interest in ladies underwear... but in the end, Frank has a point^!
The soundtrack was in another review here on IMDb described as 'twee' (a word I had to look up), and up to a point I can agree that it is, but nonetheless it worked wonderfully. The settings, such as lots of L.A. roads and luxurious houses, and the red sports car are terrific 'details' that add to the experience. The twists are fun enough, even though once again certain details are quite far-fetched. I mean, would a murder clever enough to stage such a murder, not take his time putting her underwear on properly? Perhaps I am out of my element there, but still. Fun enough remain the key words. Peter Falk does a great job, as pretty much always.
A good 7 out of 10.
^ Heck yes, pun intended!
The soundtrack was in another review here on IMDb described as 'twee' (a word I had to look up), and up to a point I can agree that it is, but nonetheless it worked wonderfully. The settings, such as lots of L.A. roads and luxurious houses, and the red sports car are terrific 'details' that add to the experience. The twists are fun enough, even though once again certain details are quite far-fetched. I mean, would a murder clever enough to stage such a murder, not take his time putting her underwear on properly? Perhaps I am out of my element there, but still. Fun enough remain the key words. Peter Falk does a great job, as pretty much always.
A good 7 out of 10.
^ Heck yes, pun intended!