A Great Start, a Tired Finish

I went to see the new detective film last night, and I have a few thoughts.

The story is simple. A famous author dies, and a clever detective must find out who did it. If you read a lot of crime novels, you know this kind of story well.

The first scene is great. It is dark and quiet, and you feel scared right away. The main character is interesting too. She is calm, she is smart, and she never says too much.

But then the film gets slow. The middle part is boring. Too many people talk in too many rooms, and I forgot who was who.

The ending is the real problem. After two hours, the answer is just “the brother did it.” That is it. No surprise, no clever twist.

So, is this film worth your time? If you love detective stories, maybe. The acting is good and the first scene is one of the best of the year. But the ending is weak, and a good ending is the most important part. For me, it is a film with a great start and a tired finish.