Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Kavur-596-219507 This remake is nothing but a showcase for Kenneth Branagh's gigantic ego, namely, to him nothing is sacred. The original SLEUTH, written by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Jo Mankiewitz, with Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine was, as far as the art of cinema is concerned, "perfection", if such a notion can be defined. It was a masterpiece of a play, ingeniously adapted to the screen by its author, and directed with great elan by Jo Mankiewitz, coming to this two hander, fresh out of having directed Cleopatra. It is obvious that there is absolutely nothing sacred to Mr Kenneth Branagh when it comes to his gigantic ego, and he really does not care what he rapes, as long as he can put his own stamp on it: in this case, that of perfect mediocrity.

The Couchpotatoes I have to admit that the first part of the movie I was curious where this was going to. I still thought it would get us somewhere. But a little bit over in the second part I realized it was going nowhere and that I was losing my time watching this movie. It lost my attention and I even got bored. Not that the actors are bad, I actually do like Michael Cain. Jude Law a little bit lesser but he's still okay. But in Sleuth there is nothing that get you excited or intrigued like you should be in a mystery thriller. It's like watching a bad play in the theater. You can't wait until it's over. What I also found very annoying was the music. That boring piano/violin music that actually fits this movie, because they are both boring.

grantss So, we've seen the play, when does the movie start?Directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Michael Caine and Jude Law, from a play by Harold Pinter: sounds like a good formula, doesn't it? Unfortunately nobody told Messrs Caine, Law and Branagh that they weren't doing a play! The whole movie feels like a play, and has this emptiness and pretentiousness to go with it. The plot was OK, but not watertight. The suspense seemed lacking though. All the twists made you less surprised the next time something which should have been thrilling happened. Made the end an anti- climax.Watch the original 1972 version instead - it's brilliant and light years ahead of this one.

OllieSuave-007 I haven't seen the original movie, but I thought this one was OK. Michael Caine stars as Andrew Wyke, a famous author who lives alone in a high-tech mansion after his wife Maggie left him for younger man Milo Tindle (Jude Law). Tindle wants Wyke to divorce his wife; however, Wyke seems far more interested in playing mind games with him and lures him into a series of actions he planned to seek revenge.With only a cast of two (not including the cameos of actors who appeared on the TV), this is an interesting movie with plenty of twists and turns and surprises, sending your mind in a frenzy to comprehend the mystery. Both Caine and Law did a pretty good job in their performances, displaying sardonic and witty remarks against each other and emotionally showing the manipulation, scorn and mind-reading of their respected characters.The movie starts off a little slow (with quite a lot of fillers), but then picks up when the suspense of pitting the characters against each other and the little bits of action ensue. An interesting little detective movie overall.Grade B-