
The Palmers, an apparently wealthy family, move into the house next door to the Lazarres. However, the Palmers are actually a gang of thieves plotting to rob the Lazarres.


Is this worth your time? If you like old-school black-and-white comedies where everyone talks fast and wears fancy suits while plotting crimes, you'll probably enjoy Cheating Cheaters. If you need explosions, modern pacing, or a plot that actually makes sense, you'll probably hate it. It's a bit like watching a stage p...

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"Is this worth your time? If you like old-school black-and-white comedies where everyone talks fast and wears fancy suits while plotting crimes, you'll probably enjoy Cheating Cheaters. If you need explosions, modern pacing, or a plot that actually makes sense, you'll probably hate it. It's a bit like watching a stage play that got lost on its way to the theater. The whole premise is just a classic setup: two gangs of thieves move in next door to each other, both thinking they’ve found the perfe..."
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