The Kid Detective

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Aye G @AyeGeeYT Jun 30 Hidden Gem is an Understatement Somehow I'd never even heard of The Kid Detective until recently, and I can't believe it flew under my radar. What starts as a quirky comedy gradually transforms into a dark, gripping neo-noir mystery thriller without ever losing its charm. The blend of genres is seamless, the mystery keeps you hooked, and Adam Brody delivers an excellent performance that's equal parts funny, vulnerable, and compelling. It's clever, surprisingly emotional, and one of the most overlooked films of the last decade. Do yourself a favor and give this one a watch. See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Jun 27 Simple, engaging, and satisfying. Came straight to the point and never left the main route. A calm, focused detective thriller that kept me engaged throughout. See more S. O @Col._Angus Jun 5 A adult-updated take on the old Encyclopedia Brown series. It's a great "junior" mystery with some good characters. See more Madam D @Madam1948 Jan 16 There were lines that made me laugh, but this was more of a sad drama. Lots of unanswered questions, like does he support himself or does his parents give him money? See more Troy R @Grim16 Sep 8 Adam Brody does a great role, mostly carrying the movie by himself. The start is funny and silly, but it twists into a dark and deep ending. Particularly the final seen being a chilling scene that I imagine many who have gone through hardships can relate to. Story was great and it was even better because you never really saw the next step coming. See more IrateTyrant C @IrateTyrant 02/08/2025 Move over MYSTERY TEAM, a movie with substance I truly enjoyed this movie. Adam Brody is wonderful, as always, and the director (Evan Morgan) is finally stepping into his own path. His previous credit was The Dirties, which I didn't really like that much, but respected for what it was. In the same vein, it takes a dark subject matter and provides light to it, before winding down into a strong ending message. The detective work in this one is what really drew me to the story. I've been reading a lot of detective novels, and this one really followed a great pace with those. The humor also really brought a lot of bonus entertainment. It begins as being almost comparable to Mystery Team (2009) but strays away from the formula little by little until the end reveal which is just a complete shocker. Sure, I should have seen it coming. Great movie. See more Read all reviews

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