See How They Run Movie Review

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When I saw the actors, and the general styling of the movie, I was almost certain it had some involvement of Wes Anderson, who uses a rather similar style, but interestingly, it was not his work.

There are a few classic genres or cinema tricks used: the unlikely buddy cop firstly, harkens back to the Dirty Harry partnering a newbie lady cop who is much less experienced, prone to mistakes but ultimately uses her energy to turn the tide and even save the main detective. The two cops are also very different, in age, sex and approach. 

The plot seems to follow a who dun it, much in the vein of Agatha Christie, who is actually in the movie, played by a much younger actress, along with other famous names like Sir Attenborough. Many plot elements are true to life, and the play itself is actually something that was popular and well receieved. However the pacing, flashbacks and the twists seem to follow something that Wes would use, and this is actually a good thing, turning this from just another run of the mill murder mystery to a more enjoyable yarn. After all, the Knives Out series has made such whodunit movies popular again and this show is riding the momentum, whilst having elements that make it standout.

Like the Knives Out show, the two main actors do well, show great chemistry and are assisted by some fine actors who do their part to add to the pacing, with dashes of humor, some mild suspense and action mixed in with some good dialogue to make this a good movie that will invite you in for a closer look and at least another repeat viewing. 

I will be getting the disc. I can't say much about the surround, but if the sound team get it right for the disc, it will be a boon.

Recommended 




** I have no financial interest or other interests in any of the items / events I write about.

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