Product Details

• Actors: Donald Glover, Aubrey Plaza, Matt Walsh
• Directors: Dan Eckman
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: May 25, 2010
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0035LCV12
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,639 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Mystery Team" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The Internet sketch comedy troupe Derrick Comedy makes an impressive feature debut with this clever and frequently laugh-out-loud entertainment about a trio of former boy detectives who struggle to maintain their childhood fame while trying to solve a very grownup mystery. Three-fifths of the Derrick Comedy troupe--Donald Glover (Community), D. C. Pierson, and Dominic Dierkes, who together also wrote the film's script--play the Mystery Team, who once gained notoriety as preadolescent problem solvers (on the level of lost kittens and the like); now, as socially awkward teens, they stubbornly refuse to stop solving "mysteries," much to the chagrin of their parents and the community at large. But when a young girl hires them--at their standard rate of 10 cents--to discover her father's killer, the Mystery Team finds that real crime is a lot ickier than investigating the theft of a neighbor's pie. The freshness of the film's central concept, which spoofs kidhood sleuths like the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, is mined for all it's worth, and the clash between the deeply naive boys and the real world, with its gun-toting preteens and raunch, produces some genuinely hilarious moments. The premise doesn't hold up for the entire film's running time, and some of the gross-out gags seem unnecessary, but as a first film and introduction to Derrick Comedy for many viewers, Mystery Team feels assured and charmingly cracked. The DVD includes an amusing commentary track by all five Derrick Comedy members, who include director Dan Eckman and producer Meggie McFadden; fans of the group's Internet shorts will appreciate the details behind their leap to features, and newcomers will enjoy this extended opportunity to hear their creative collaboration at work. The deleted and extended scenes are actually as funny as what appears in the completed film (a rarity), as is the making-of featurette, which eschews the usual behind-the-scenes chitchat in favor of full-bore goofing around. Shot-on-video test footage of the opening scene and an interview with Glover in character round out the extras. --Paul Gaita
 
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Product Description

They were kid detectives. Now they’re eighteen and still solving child crimes. But when the Mystery Team is challenged to solve a murder, they see an opportunity to prove they’re real detectives – and to save the world of sex, crime and swear words. From Derrick Comedy, the Internet sensation whose short films have been viewed over 100 million times, comes this strangely hilarious, completely unique film that’s been called “’Encyclopedia Brown’ meets NAPOLEON DYNAMITE meets ACE VENTURA” (Cinematical.com).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS! December 8, 2010

By A. Ward

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Funny, funny, funny! These former fart joke writing, comedic sketch making actors really show their stuff in this genius idea of these kid detectives continuing their service as they graduate from high school. Donald Glover, (known for Community) really shows his acting skills as he acts as an innocent kid, protecting the world from sex, drugs, and swear words. If you like Derrick Comedy, you'll love their feature length movie "The Mystery Team."

All-Star quotes:
"The stage is wet and smells like cold cuts!"
"Chocolate milk just taste better than regular milk."
"Dad, mom wants me to go to a party with girls; isn't that gross?"

42 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unconventional and Fun January 25, 2010

By P. Schultz

Format:DVD

An ambitious, never boring independent comedy with a ton of really funny scenes and a great cast. Buy this DVD or continue being a communist.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Funny March 16, 2011

By Brandon Zarzyczny

Format:DVD

I watched this not expecting much, but I found it to be hilarious. At times the characters are a bit unbelievable, but it all lends itself to comic genius. There are many times in this movie where I laughed uncontrollably, I really loved the writing and the acting. The concept is very original (though the part where the group has a falling out is a common cliche), and they really follow through with it; not pulling any punches. I'm not sure how well the jokes will stand up to multiple viewings, but I think any fan of comedy movies should check out Mystery Team.