This film absolutely passed me by when it was released which is a shame as I've seen "The Mousetrap" on stage and "See How They Run" is a more than adequate homage to the play that started it all.
What we have here is a proper murder-mystery featuring plenty of twists and turns with red herrings galore. The 1950s setting is entirely appropriate and nicely recreated. I can't say that this is an authentic reproduction but the feel of the period is captured and that's all that you need for what is essentially lightweight entertainment.
Sam Rockwell and Saorsie Ronan put in good performances as the lead characters. Perhaps the humour is rather broad and obvious at times (indeed it's occasionally repetitive) but that's down to the scriptwriters rather than the actors. No, Sam and Saorsie deliver good value as the tale unravels.
Now this is no "Big Sleep" or "Maltese Falcon" but it doesn't have to be. Instead "See How They Run" is simple entertainment that captures the spirit of the stage production in all of its many facets.
You don't need to have seen the play but it does help if enjoy tracking down easter eggs of which there are a few.
What we have here is a proper murder-mystery featuring plenty of twists and turns with red herrings galore. The 1950s setting is entirely appropriate and nicely recreated. I can't say that this is an authentic reproduction but the feel of the period is captured and that's all that you need for what is essentially lightweight entertainment.
Sam Rockwell and Saorsie Ronan put in good performances as the lead characters. Perhaps the humour is rather broad and obvious at times (indeed it's occasionally repetitive) but that's down to the scriptwriters rather than the actors. No, Sam and Saorsie deliver good value as the tale unravels.
Now this is no "Big Sleep" or "Maltese Falcon" but it doesn't have to be. Instead "See How They Run" is simple entertainment that captures the spirit of the stage production in all of its many facets.
You don't need to have seen the play but it does help if enjoy tracking down easter eggs of which there are a few.