robert-wood-1
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An enjoyable 90 minutes of slow burn thriller with decent characters that built to a conclusion that was largely writ large before it happened.
Nothing new in the film, echoes of Fargo (especially) and Reservoir Dogs. However that doesn't mean it wasn't well done and held your attention.
There were a couple of nice surprises in some characters which really helped lift it towards the end and it was great the way more and more characters came into the story.
Not an earth-shattering new film, but one that's definitely written a watch.
Nothing new in the film, echoes of Fargo (especially) and Reservoir Dogs. However that doesn't mean it wasn't well done and held your attention.
There were a couple of nice surprises in some characters which really helped lift it towards the end and it was great the way more and more characters came into the story.
Not an earth-shattering new film, but one that's definitely written a watch.
Agatha Christie for the 21st century comes to Netflix. Lots of knowing nods to the woman who did all this a hundred years ago, albeit without the attempt at humour, including twice showing one of her books.
It tries to be funny and almost always misses, the humour just never quite lands which might be down to direction, editing or execution.
Cupp, while not as tedious as America's other recent attempt at the repurposed English whodunit genius Blanc, is still a tepid character, full of her own importance and brilliance; a lovechild of Poirot that might be more loveable for the ornithological bent if it wasn't for the otherwise total lack of originality.
Had this been done as a film over two hours, concentrating on the silly, such as Hugh Jackman's non-presence, it could have been entertaining. Stretching it, wafer thin, over eight episodes was way too much.
It tries to be funny and almost always misses, the humour just never quite lands which might be down to direction, editing or execution.
Cupp, while not as tedious as America's other recent attempt at the repurposed English whodunit genius Blanc, is still a tepid character, full of her own importance and brilliance; a lovechild of Poirot that might be more loveable for the ornithological bent if it wasn't for the otherwise total lack of originality.
Had this been done as a film over two hours, concentrating on the silly, such as Hugh Jackman's non-presence, it could have been entertaining. Stretching it, wafer thin, over eight episodes was way too much.
Lovely comedy that has a lot of the feel of Gavin and Stacey in some of its dialogue (and actors). Hearing words like lush to describe the idea of a cup of tea being an example of how it evokes the Barry Islanders.
The humour is warm and witty, with great banter very much in a Ruth Jones manner. Some lovely observational humour with the chief inspector struggling with modern terminology, or trying and missing when he knows he should be careful about how he addresses his female staff.
Gwyneth Keyworth is great as the young DS leaning far too heavily on the hammy old TV detective played by Tim Spall. Spall plays the down to earth luvvie with aplomb, Melanie Walters as the gabby mum is a terrific as always at this type of character.
All in all, a terrifically well done comic slant on the current cosy murder trend. Lots of laughs and warmth in the company of great characters and a bustling, funny script, beautifully delivered.
Oh, and glorious Welsh countryside.
The humour is warm and witty, with great banter very much in a Ruth Jones manner. Some lovely observational humour with the chief inspector struggling with modern terminology, or trying and missing when he knows he should be careful about how he addresses his female staff.
Gwyneth Keyworth is great as the young DS leaning far too heavily on the hammy old TV detective played by Tim Spall. Spall plays the down to earth luvvie with aplomb, Melanie Walters as the gabby mum is a terrific as always at this type of character.
All in all, a terrifically well done comic slant on the current cosy murder trend. Lots of laughs and warmth in the company of great characters and a bustling, funny script, beautifully delivered.
Oh, and glorious Welsh countryside.