Netflix has released 'Glass Onion' – the sequel to Rian Johnson's ironic detective film 'Knives Out', made in the popular whodunit genre (literally translated as 'Who did it?'). In this regard, we have prepared a small selection of genre cinema with...
«Waldo», 2022
Charlie Waldo (Charlie Hunnam) was a promising cop in the recent past, but he was forced to resign from the force due to tragic circumstances. Now Charlie lives in the forest according to the principle of «one hundred things per person» and tries to forget the past, catching zen in the morning sun. At some point, his peace is disturbed by a former flame, persuading Waldo to become a private detective and investigate the mysterious murder of the spouse of a Hollywood star (). Charlie agrees, gets on his bicycle and rides to the crime scene, unaware of the tangled web of events awaiting him there.
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Open material«Waldo» is a classic noir detective story set against the backdrop of the hot California sun. Charlie Hunnam's hero is a taciturn man with a murky past. He always wears a hat, makes awkward jokes, and masterfully investigates a murder case, sticking his nose where it doesn't belong in search of the truth, stepping on the toes of the local mafia. This is a rather charming, lively whodunit film where the intrigue is maintained until the very end.
«Under the Silver Lake», 2018
A young man Sam () lives in Los Angeles. He is constantly moping, doesn't pay rent, and doesn't want to work. One such day by the pool, he meets a beautiful girl and instantly falls in love with her. However, the next day she disappears without a trace, and Sam briefly turns into a private eye to find the love of his life.
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Open materialOne of the most controversial detective films on our list. A hypnotically beautiful, strange, and slightly chaotic film, reminiscent of the best works of . A typical investigation here unexpectedly turns into an exploration of the dark side of Los Angeles, delving into various conspiracy theories, urban legends, and myths. A classic case where watching the process of unraveling the mystery is far more interesting than the solution itself.
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«See How They Run», 2022
In London, a famous and scandalous American director (Adrien Brody) is killed. He wanted to stage a play based on a work by Agatha Christie (ironically). The investigation of the tangled case is entrusted to veteran detective Inspector Stoppard () and his young assistant Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan).
A postmodern, brisk, and slightly vaudevillian detective film, made in the spirit of . It gains particular piquancy from the fact that all the characters, in one way or another, know or suspect their own involvement in this film. The breaking of the fourth wall occurs in almost every scene, and the viewer is warned in advance about what will happen in the next few minutes. Such mischief, however, is not off-putting at all; on the contrary, it makes the viewer sympathize with the characters and eagerly await the denouement. Although it has long been known to everyone. The on-screen duo of Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan adds particular liveliness to the film.
«Confess, Fletch», 2022
Former crime journalist Fletch (Jon Hamm) is investigating the disappearance of expensive works of art when he unexpectedly becomes a murder suspect himself. Now the eccentric detective, who can talk anyone into anything, will have to make every effort to clear his name of the murderer's stigma, and at the same time find out who really did it.
If you liked Benoit Blanc from 'Knives Out', then Arthur Fletch is definitely your guy. Hamm is in no way inferior to Craig in charisma. The spontaneity of his character's behavior is quite understandable – he hides his cunning and slyness underneath it, so that the opponent relaxes and fearlessly spills everything he knows. A perfectly tolerable, moderately intriguing whodunit detective film to while away a winter evening.
Identity, 2003
In the film's plot, ten random strangers are waiting out a storm in an old roadside motel. Unexpectedly, the guests begin to die one by one, and the rest realize that someone gathered them in this motel for a reason. It is revenge for their dark past.
Perhaps the darkest representative of the detective genre on our list. Director James Mangold ('3:10 to Yuma', 'Logan'), although he took the classic Agatha Christie as a basis, ultimately shifted everything onto completely different tracks, periodically confusing the viewer with unexpected plot twists. This is a powerful, adrenaline-fueled thriller with no room for irony or humor. Everything is done with the utmost seriousness, and the search for truth turns into a real battle for survival.
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