The Thursday Murders Club

Synopsis: Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. 

Movie Review:

“The Thursday Murders Club” is helmed by Chris Columbus and is adapted from the well-known novels of the same title. It presents an enjoyable, entertaining, and humorous whodunit featuring an extraordinary cast of legends, along with a captivating mystery that kept me engaged throughout. Helen Mirren's performance as Elizabeth, a retired MI6 agent residing in a retirement home who solves cold cases, significantly enhanced my enjoyment of the film. She is remarkable in this role, exuding charm, wit, intelligence, and a charismatic personality that elevates the movie. Pierce Brosnan portrays Ron, a bachelor who captivates the audience and delivers some of the film's most humorous moments. Additionally, Ben Kingsley (Ibrahim Arif) and Celia Imrie (Joyce) also shine in their roles, contributing plenty of fun and lighthearted moments that enrich the group dynamic. The standout aspect of this film is the chemistry among these four legends, which makes it even more enjoyable. The supporting cast, including Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Tom Ellis, and Richard E. Grant, also performed admirably. However, my primary concern with this film is that it does not exhibit the cleverness it aspires to; at times, it becomes dull, tedious, and predictable, giving the impression that I have encountered similar narratives before. Furthermore, it feels more like a streaming movie, lacking the polish of a theatrical release. I was not particularly fond of the revelation of the true killer, as it seemed hurried and anticlimactic. Overall, "The Thursday Murders Club" provided a fun, enjoyable, and occasionally humorous experience with four outstanding actors in leading roles. I would rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Director: Chris Columbus 

Cast: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Lmrie, David Tenant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Actie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd- Hughes, Tom Ellis and Richard E. Grant 

Runtime: 118 Minutes