Movie

Sherlock Toms

2017 · 147 min

A scruffy comic caper that swings between marital squabbling and a hostage-style standoff, feeling busy and uneven but oddly endearing.

Tagline: Follow the fan of Sherlock Holmes...
Overview: Inspired by Sherlock Holmes books, enforcement officer PL Thomas wants to crack a big case in his first posting. However, his wife's antics lead to the whole case going awry, even pushing him to the point to derangement. His scheme to salvage some pride as a last-ditch effort takes the plot forward.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, tense and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, corruption, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
corruption
identity
justice
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild