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See How They Run is one of those films where it just comes from within to say, ‘they don’t make ‘em like they used to’ and that is all you need to know before deciding to watch this one. Now, for those who actually require more, let’s get into it.
See How They Run is a comedy/mystery, and at times thriller, that is set in the West End of London about a film version of a smash-hit play, but it all comes crashing down when one of the crew members dies. We follow Inspector Stoppard (played by Sam Rockwell) and Constable Stalker (played by Saoirse Ronan) on their merry way to uncover who did this monstrous act and bring him/her to justice. Both the main leads have perfect chemistry with each other with Stoppard acting as the old and gruntled policeman who just comes in day by day, but if a case becomes too much of a hassle, there is no second thought, and it is ultimately left in the gutter. In complete contrast we have Stalker who is your new recruit into the office and is still filled with hope and takes every case too close to her heart, and at moments, too close. However, while the main leads are for sure the stars here, the whole case is star-stubbed from start to finish and with some surprising appearances along the way.
See How They Run, or so I think at least, is heavily inspired by Wes Anderson and that is mostly down to their heavy use of production design, shot composition, quick and snappy dialogue and editing. Not to downplay this film, it’s just a cute little homage to someone else, and again, not sure if that is in fact the case.
Story is predictable, but interesting as you slowly and methodically cross one by one each of the suspects. See How They Run urges its audience to immerse themselves through actively trying to solve it and how it will all play out, however, at about the midway point, one character just plainly lays out how the story is going to continue and what the climax will be.
See How They Run is a small and cute film about a play that went sideways quickly, filled with charm thanks to its production design and star-studded cast. If you can and it is showing, preferably watch it in the cinema, but not in IMAX or any of the other bigger screens, just a small 2D will do the job perfectly, and if you can’t make it to the cinema, it's a perfect night watch at home.
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