See How They Run

George and Chappell are faithful to the spirit of Christie – there won’t be many viewers who are able to guess the identity of the murderer before the final denouement.

For Agatha Christie and golden age mystery fans, See How They Run’s derivative nature is its appeal. The film isn’t doing anything new but it’s not trying to, the whole point is to colour within the same lines, but maybe use a few different shades.

The film is no match for Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, the hit responsible for the big-screen revival of murder mystery spoofs. But between the laughs are some smart observations about the art and ethics of telling a story.

I have no idea how an A-list cast like this was hoodwinked into participating in this wink-wink nudge-nudge snooze fest.

At least as enjoyable as Knives Out, See How They Run crackles with invention and high spirits. We pray for its success and look forward eagerly to another “Constable Stalker Mystery”.

See How They Run starts out as a fleet comic mystery, but it quickly loses it fizz and turns into flat champagne.

[It] offers a well-mounted, sparkling murder-mystery supported by a glorious cast and peppered with fun ripostes.

A light-hearted watch packed with charm and a stacked talented cast, we can forgive most of its mistakes because, yes, it is just that delightful.

Whatever may not work about the film is redressed by Saoirse Ronan's impeccable work here, and whatever does is only amplified by her presence. Without her, it's a fun bit of Sunday afternoon fluff. With her, it's a total must-see.

Saoirse Ronan sparks a very bright light onto the film, showcasing her polished and well-timed comedic chops&#59; but as soon as she’s not on-screen, it falls flat quickly.