See How They Run

On the slopes, or a whodunit as it should be. A rival for Rian Johnson, who playfully pokes fun at the clichés of Agatha Christie detective stories (see the opening monologue by the director Kopernick), while simultaneously showing just how boundlessly he loves them. The distinctive Rockwell, and the overly eager constable Saoirse Ronan are standout performers, but they are overshadowed by the unexpected showman Brody, who with his predictive storyboard adds the right zing to established routines. I emphasize that watching in the original language is as essential as avoiding hasty conclusions. "It's a whodunit. You've seen one, you've seen 'em all!" (06/01/2023)

I'm not going to pretend that the movie blew me away because it didn't. The fourth star goes to the brilliantly cast lead couple. You can't go wrong with Sam Rockwell, and I really enjoyed Saoirse Ronan in the role of the eager Constable Stalker. At first, it seemed like it could be great fun, but the movie started losing momentum about halfway through. Considering how excited I was in the beginning, I was ultimately quite disappointed, but it certainly wasn't a waste of time. / “What part of France are you from, sir?” "Belgium." / Lesson learned: In shootouts, also take a crossbow in case your revolver fails. 4*- (08/01/2023)

This one gives off serious Wes Anderson vibes — a slightly weaker Wes, but still. While Wes has recently prioritized visuals over emotions, this film manages to balance both pretty well. Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan make a fantastic duo, and their investigation, while understated, was incredibly enjoyable. If every detective story I watched were this entertaining, I’d be thrilled. (24/07/2023)

Someone murdered a famous Hollywood director who was about to adapt a popular play based on Agatha Christie, and practically everyone had a motive. How will real detectives fare when they have to solve a crime that seems to have fallen from the pen of the queen of mystery novels? See How They Run is a playful retro crime comedy with a good cast that cleverly works with clichés from Agatha Christie's novels, but sometimes lacks the courage to be truly innovative or daring. But it will definitely please both fans of the genre and lovers of the famous writer's stories. (05/11/2022)

I like whodunits, especially those from the pen of Agatha Christie, so See How The Run was a must-see for me. They have managed to create a whodunit that stays true to Christie's style, and also pokes fun at the crime genre itself in a humorous way, without dehumanizing it. A big part of this was the cast, where Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell and Adrien Brody in particular excelled, and they fit their roles like a glove. The reveal of the villain was a surprise, and the ending itself was just the icing on a parody cake made of crime, dentist visits, hasty conclusions and one Mousetrap. (03/11/2022)