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Watching the Detectives

Cillian Murphy (Actor), Lucy Liu (Actor) Rated:

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Neil (Cillian Murphy) works in a vintage video store and wishes his life could be as exciting as the movies he watches night and day. Enter Violet (Lucy Liu), a real-life femme fatale who brings enough adventure into Neil's world to make him think he has suddenly stepped into one of his favorite movies. Being with Violet might just turn out to be a lot of fun - if he lives through it.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.68 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ PERH81455DVD
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 34 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2008
Actors ‏ : ‎ Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Josh Pais, Mark Harelik, Heather Burns
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified
Studio ‏ : ‎ Peace Arch/Genius
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0018PH3KQ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #40,102 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2,250 in Romance (Movies & TV)
- #5,309 in Comedy (Movies & TV)

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Kilgore Trout

Life's An Adventure

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017

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After reading some of the reviews here, I felt compelled to give my two cents for what it's worth. I thought this movie was very enjoyable to watch. No, it's not the cookie-cutter version of a detective movie that others are complaining it SHOULD have been!? And both actors worked brilliantly together.

For those who like to take a walk on the wild side and just go with the flow, you will enjoy the unknown chaos that Liu's character brings to Murphy's universe, and his milque toast world IS shattered for the better IMO.

The message here: LIVE life to its fullest, don't just passively watch it going by.

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Mr. Muh4kin ExQuire

Can't help but feel this film is for a 'certain' type of person

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021

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Watched this movie. It's weird because a lot happens but it feels so slow (and mind you I was skipping a few of the more predictable scenes and definitely the indie rock montages). I guess because it takes so long to get to a 'point' (emphasis on the quotes.

Anyway the film is suppose to be a romantic comedy I suppose, but one that is meant for a certain type of person. I think those persons would be problem-free, privileged, wonderful-life having , housewives or the 'i heart quirky' young types. It's a 'fun' and 'whimsical' pointless adventure in my opinion. Almost *too* fun for reality IMO to believe that this type of romance and courtship would happen. So I guess it's "utopic quirky romance comedy" if it was a genre.

Usually when screenwriters write stories there is 'Man vs Something'. That something is a problem...but there was no real problem here. It was just meandering and random scenes for the majority of the movie that I guess was to show their 'relationship building'. Though it really felt like an aimless journey when you get to the end.

Anyway the film wasn't for me for sure. Acting was however still solid. Despite that I like Lucy Liu's character/energy and her acting was great for her role imo... I still kept feeling like she is too old to play this effervescent whimsical character. I felt that if they would've cast some younger (maybe less famous) talent to replace her and the main guy it would've made more sense. Altho I can see why they stuck with the big names because I only was interested to watch it for Lucy Liu and Guy from Inception....but did they do themselves a disservice by not going the full on 'indie' route like with Juno (Ellen Page and Michael Cera) or Paper Heart (weirdo Asian girl and Michael Cera again lol)? Eh maybe so.

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Cute movie

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019

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I was surprised at some of the twists and turns. Lucy Liu is so cute and funny. She delivers her lines with perfect timing and maintains a mysterious quirkiness throughout the movie. It really wasn't the type of movie I usually watch to the end ,but I did because it was entertaining, with enough new information and unpredictability to keep me interested. Her co-star filled his part perfectly as well.

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refreshingly different!

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017

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I'm not usually a big fan of comedy, particularly romantic comedies. I prefer dramas. I'm really glad though that I took a chance on this movie. I don't know when I've laughed so much. The story line is offbeat and brilliant, and both Cillian Murphy and Lucy Liu are impeccable in their delivery. Two pros who are obviously enjoying themselves.. (Who knew gorgeous Cillian Murphy could be so comedic!) It's sophisticated humor, yet almost slapstick at times. Thoroughly entertaining.

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A. Becker

Pointless!

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019

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I kept hoping for a point to this movie. Spoiler: she works for the mob? No I don't get it. She wants excitement all the time, feels too weird and pointless. All though the other lead, seems to live his life only through movies, which is pointless too. Do yourself a favor and do something besides watching this movie! (As for myself, I was multi-tasking while watching, so not a total waste of time.)

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Nope

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019

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I like Lucy Liu, but she wasn't right for the role, or it wasn't right for her - take your pick. The movie wandered aimlessly toward pointlessness. But it did get there, finally, dragging me along. Wasted time.

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gilbert richmond

Watchable romantic comedy not typical

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020

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I didn't enjoy the film much but it was different and watchable and that is a rare commodity. Maybe a 4 star or maybe a 3, I dunno so I choose 3. This isn't a great confident review, but it is a slightly confused very honest review. There. Ya know if there were thousands of reviews, I wouldn't of made a review, but there were only about 88 when I did this, so I feel slightly obliged to give an honest opinion, even if it is not sure. Maybe the review fits a romantic odd comedy that wasn't clear cut in a plot or point, but okay anyway. Okay.

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Lucy Liu tries to get Cillian Murphy out of his store and away from his TV into the world

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021

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Cillian Murphy is a movie nerd who’s struggling to keep his video store open. Then he meets Lucy Liu who is a subversive and completely changes his life around. The movie is about their oddball relationship. That leads to a lot of fun and adventure as Liu tries to introduce Murphy to the world outside of his living room and away from his TV. It definitely goes in many unexpected directions and keeps you off balance.

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Daisy

Who says Cillian Murphy can't do comedy?!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2017

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This lovely romcom demonstrates the versatility of its cast, in particular Cillian Murphy. The relationship which develops between his character and Lucy Liu's is thoroughly engaging, from their first appearances as geeky, a wee bit timid, living vicariously, probably in a rut, girlfriend not working out Neil, to outrageous prankstress, Violet, whose lack of inhibition is her trademark. With some moments of doubt when her prank goes too far, he comes to realise that he's watching life instead of embracing adventure, and, despite his fears of a Thelma and Louise ending, goes for it. There's lots of onscreen chemistry between the two, and some wonderful minor characters and scenarios to keep the comedy and entertainment bowling along. And for those of us who love spending serious amounts of time watching movies, perhaps a cautionary but uplifting tale!

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cora

Offbeat Romcom

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2017

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If you are looking for a bit of quirky fun and light entertainment, this is quite enjoyable. It's not one of Cillian Murphy's better films, but he gets plenty of screen time and is very watchable as the lovable loser Neil, movie buff and owner of a failing vhs rental store. As other reviewers have already stated, the scenes in the store with the other film fans are the highlights. Especially the Peter Sellers look alike is hilarious. However, it wasn't until the very end of the film that I could warm to Lucy Liu's character. She looks bewitching, but her pranks were just a bit too frequent and became rather grating. Then again, I loved the ending when it came. A definitely offbeat romcom that may well appeal to those who usually run a mile when the genre is mentioned.

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Banky23

Watch 'Watching the Detectives'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2014

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Yes, it is a Rom-Com, kind of. But ignore the cutesy cover with the heart-shaped clouds.

This is something different.

All that is required of Cillian Murphy in this movie is to react to Lucy Liu, which he does, but in a really lovely way. Her character is nuts, that's the simplest way of putting it, but sometimes it's nice to have a little crazy in your life.

Every performance is solid, Paul Soter shows that he isn't 'just' a member of Broken Lizard, but that he has his own voice and style, and, fine, I'll admit it, even if it wasn't already a 5 star movie, it'd get a bonus star for featuring an 'Eagles of Death Metal' song

Lovely story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2018

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Lovely film and some funny moments,Cillian gorgeous as always just makes you smile a lot recommend for all Cillian fans

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joy waugh

good chemistry between these two actors

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2015

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charming comedy about a young man who runs a video store, and lives in a world of film references.
he has trouble with girl-friends until lucy liu's lively and unconventional character snaps him out of
his fantasies. good chemistry between these two actors, and some very funny dialogue and scenes.
Cillian Murphy and Lucy Liu are great.

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