Detective in erba

I'm not gonna lie, this film took me completely by surprise. I have always liked Adam Brody as an actor, but it's in this film we truly see him able to prove himself in a leading role, and he does an absolutely fantastic job- in honestly one of my favorite performances from the films of 2020. The Kid Detective was largely swept under the rug by most moviegoers, as it was shortly dumped in theaters in the fall of last year. I had heard good things about it, but lacked much of a desire to see it. However, the movie eventually made its way to the library where I decided to give it a watch, and I was completely shook by the time it was over. Not only do I regret not seeing the film in theaters, but it's also inspired me a bit more about movies in general. That it may just be still possible to make a good original film with a major studio this day and age, among all the sequels, franchises, and remakes out there. The film is complex, dark, and quite funny- its script is well fleshed out and incredibly well edited and paced. It never feels like too much or too little. It never feels like it's holding your hand or stuffing its hardship down your throat, it simply is a brilliant and well done mystery- and I couldn't be more pleased with it if I tried. The cinematography is excellent, a nostalgic view of a small middle class american town, and its soundtrack is incredibly fitting- providing the audience with classic tunes that lend the film to a more nostalgic tone- incredibly well set for its classic mystery inspired setup. In the end, The Kid Detective is easily the best mystery/thriller i've seen in quite a long time, and easily one of the best films of 2020.

My Rating: 10/10.

I honestly was not expecting such a compelling film out of The Kid Detective. It is a dark comedy in every sense of the word. From beginning to end. There are moments that are drop dead hilarious, and also so sad. Adam Brody plays his role perfectly. It is non-stop melancholy fused with bits of rich humor. I loved it.

I'm honestly shocked at how well this film turned out. Whatever I expected this to be, it turned out far better. Adam Brody gave an amazing performance, somewhat similar to a live action BoJack Horseman in this movie (obviously with detectives instead of actors). The comedy is really good too, the film knows how to make the audience laugh and when it's appropriate to do so. Not every line is hilarious, but a majority of the jokes tend to land. A sign of a good movie is, despite however much comedy it is, it's plot is well thought out, unpredictable, and possibly one of the most well done mysteries I've seen. It fits perfectly with the tone, plot, and characters. And the ending! The ending! Something so different from the rest of the movie, but something that works so well with it! When the film wraps, it leaves you wanting nothing but for Abe Applebaum's next mystery.

The Kid Detective, not really a title that is very appealing, but the truth is that this movie is certainly entertaining. The humor is most of the time subtle. To me the mystery level is what makes this movie stand out. I don't know if the humor was really necessary to make this a good movie. But it's there, subtle and dark at times, it made me giggle a couple times, not rolling over from laughing but good enough to make me grin. The plot is well written, definitely the best thing about The Kid Detective. Nice twists, and an ending that will surprise more than one. The acting was good and that from the whole cast. Better than I expected to be honest.

Well written and acted. Pacing is good, as was casting.

Glosses over some very dark themes in a light manner though. Good twist.

Enjoyable movie and worth your time.