Maggie Moore(s)

I'm happy they make movies like Maggie Moore(s). Honestly, after seeing the Chicken Soup for the Soul logo, I expected some real twee and vanilla plot lines and humor. Then I see that Hamm and Fey are the leads. I like them both so this is a bonus. It doesn't hurt to have these two in particular doing the heavy lifting in making a decent script good, or and an amusing expression more clever simply by their expert delivery. The chemistry between the two works mainly because of the awkward banter. It is fairly lighthearted fair with a tinge of violence and blood. The hour and a half flew by, and the film held my interest throughout. Like I stated above, I am very happy that this script got made so well! 7 out of 10 stars.

Don't understand the hate for this nifty little thriller. Bodies start to pile up in a small town in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John Hamm and his trusty assistant Deputy Ready are on hand to sniff out the clues and put the pieces of this tricky puzzle together.

Hamm and Tina Fey feature some nice chemistry and work well to keep the energy going. Sure there are elements of Fargo and Rear Window sewn into the plot but, they only act as pepper there's much more seasoning here to keep you interested.

The picture is lensed by John Hamm's former Mad Men co-star John Slattery. He has a nice feel for suspense, tension and utilizes the dramatic mountain ranges of New Mexico to good effect.

A fine supporting cast of memorable character actors keep you interested. There's a twist or two but, mostly it's a slow burn thriller that pays off. Give it a try.

I'm really starting to like Jon Hamm in his recent movies. He plays a calm mature and sweet man very well. This time as a policeman. If you are tired of CGI films without a story, of Hollywood pap that just wants kids through the doors, try this film.

So it's a murder mystery (for the policeman, the viewer knows who did it, but its nice watching them go through the process). Also, there are novel and interesting characters that interact beautifully. To be honest all the characters were acted well, and half the film really is about the dilemmas of the 4 or 5 key characters. Although there are some deaths, its not excessively gory and it isn't an action film. Reminds me a bit of the murder mysteries we'd see in the late 80s, but in this story is much better, characters are 3d, and filming very polished. Yep, the story is a little quirky, but pretty believable. There is a romantic sub-plot, which is complicated by one being a widower, and the other being divorced, but it takes on some modern themes very well.

For me a good film requires a good and well told story, with good characters. This is what this film is. No high drama (except may a little toward end, and a bit of a surprise), but I loved the way it was presented and paced. Made it feel like real life without being dull at any time. Maybe the film is an 8, but I gave it a 9 just because it was laid out so well and skillfully.

Maybe people under 25 will find it slow or no dramatic enough, but I think most older people (male and female) will find this a fulfilling film covering a few interesting themes and with an interesting murder mystery aspect. Comedy? Not really, though some light touches which are sweet/funnyish. Go on, give it a go.

Maggie Moore is about the murder of two women with the same name. And two cops directing their investigation, which led them to a suicide with a confession left on a PC.

The relationship between the two cops is amusing and original, as are the relationships of the murdered woman's husbands. Everything fits together wonderfully in a world of loosers.

One of the cops' wives died, and despite receiving offers for emotional relationships from other ladies during the investigation, he remains attached to his wife, while the other hopes he could be in his place ...

The dialogue is slow and sombre, yet profoundly funny.

One of the women refuses to fix the passenger's airbag for $3000 because "I don't like nobody that much." A lifesaving decision, lol.

The film is much more about individuals, their character, and their fate than it is about crimes, as everything is laid out, and Happy Anderson is as a hilarious gamer and assassin as John Goodman was in Barton Fink.

Some people are born joyful and stay that way, while others fight losing battle after battle until they lose the war... Dialogues with a philosophical underpinning.

I had a great time.

Jon Hamm's performance was brilliant once again, and he helped all actors rise to his level.

Great performances but I haven't seen a movie with such a telegraphed plot, with so much unnecessary exposition, in a long time.

Does this review have spoilers? No. But the movie is entirely selfspoiling, so it wouldn't matter anyway.

Really the cast behind the minor characters somewhat rescued this movie from being totally unwatchable. Guy who played jay was excellent. The villain was quite menacing.

Hamm was rather charming, and played it nice and subtle. Tina fey and nick mohammed weren't given much to work with.

Could have really done without being so blatant to the point of having contempt for the audience. Written by someone who maybe appreciates dark comedy but just can't muster it up themselves?