I really enjoy this film. There's a great twist, and the villain does such a good job of pulling Columbo by the tail and tormenting him at every move. It's a bit more complex than most of the Columbo episodes, which generally follow the same formula and the same steps over and over. This one is a refreshing spin on the formula, and although it's somewhat predictable, it's still one of the few Columbo episodes that makes an effort to change things up and isn't afraid to make a fool out of Columbo. In addition to a more interesting script and villain, this also gives Peter Falk a bit more to play with- it's nice to see Columbo so frustrated and manipulated.
Really recommend this one, it's a lot of fun.
Really recommend this one, it's a lot of fun.