Quirky little murder mystery

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2019)

I don't think that this is a bad film. I loved the imagery, the characters, the mystery, and the humor. There are some laugh out loud moments (the knife scene, for instance) and some rather emotional moments (the scene of the death). But it's not a great film either, which is okay. It's got its flaws and comes across rather by the numbers once you get the hang of the story and it's direction.
Most of the actors in this film are obviously big names and they own their roles as the various family members and detectives. But while this film entertains with its many quirky twists and turns, it always feels like something is missing, the standard element that makes a good movie great. The story is unique and exciting but it also doesn't go the distance it could have gone. There were many parts I thought were predictable, although I have to admit that I didn't know what direction the film was going to go until it almost got there. Despite this, I think this film is worth the watch, an entertaining ride, but there are far more important and prevalent films that have been released in the last year.
It doesn't take itself seriously and you shouldn't take it too seriously either. In other words, expect to have some fun.