W jak morderstwo

This is Polish version of Pink Panther series in the 60s and 70s, in a nostalgic way. In W JAK MORDERSTWO (2021), the police officer is the replica of Jacques Clouseau. However, he is just the appearance of Jacques Clouseau. The real, inner part of Jacques Clouseau is our heroine here. (It's obvious. The clue? The ringtone of her phone is, yes, Pink Panther's theme.)

What's more interesting about this movie is that the protagonist is more than the nosy, slipshod, kindhearted inspector in Pink Panther. She is actually the fragile girl (in the form of a wife/mother) in SHIRLEY VALENTINE (1989). Being mistreated by people around her, she propels herself in search for redemption of her life. From this angle, WJM is bittersweet, uplifting, as well as entertaining.

The music department has done an excellent job. Whoever responsible is wonderfully Henry Mancini-an. Great to listen to his style of music in modern day cinema after he perished a quarter of century ago.

Magda, downtrodden housewife, nursing a sorrow from the past (her best friend from high school, Weronica, has been missing for 15years), discovers a murder victim while walking the dog.

Another school friend, Jacek, is the detective in charge of solving the murder.

All sounding a bit dark?

Well the film actually is quite quirky and takes on an Agatha Christie type feel. Magda becomes the amateur sleuth and Jacek is more of an inspector Clouseau, even though it is Magda who has the Pink Panther ringtone.

The pace keeps up and you really do like Magda and Jacek and the situations they find themselves in make you laugh.

It is an enjoyable film that makes you smile.

Enjoyed this movie with good comedy mixed with a murder investigation !

Great casting !

Got to love the movie locations with beautiful old world homes and gardens !

I can't believe all the negative ratings. This is *not* a whodunnit people, it's more in the vein of The Pink Panther than Murder She Wrote. If the ringtone didn't clue you in, you're perhaps not as good as you think at "finding clues"...

Now, that you'll be coming to the movie with the right expectations, you will be in a position to savor the humor and social satire. And you'll also be in a better position to kick back and enjoy the acting in this light and refreshing comedy.

A sort of combination between Miss Marple and Mrs Pepperpot. A beautifully shot and easy going film that parodies a little. The lead lady was the main star and deservedly so - playing the part beautifully.

Worth watching in anyone's book who likes proper films.