The Abigail Broukes Mysteries (2023)

The Abigail Broukes Mysteries (2023). 1h 52m

“Alright, this is a murder mystery. There should be more of an atmosphere of danger, suspense and a little bit more moodiness to properly set the tone. After all, somebody just got killed and the actors donu0026#39;t seem to be taking the situation very seriously. Theyu0026#39;re so light hearted and cheerful they donu0026#39;t come across as real; and the music sounds like something out of a half hour family situation comedy. They act as if they are trying to decide whether to go out for dinner at Red Lobster or Applebeeu0026#39;s. A little bit more gravitas for the situation would be good. It was like u0026quot;Gee whiz guys, somebody just got killed. Sure is a nice day outside!u0026quot; Now, having said that, I began watching this movie because I wanted some wholesome entertainment.and because I like mystery movies and I just watched a horribly dull, gritty u0026quot;film noiru0026quot; mystery from the 1950u0026#39;s, and that was way too bleak, dark and depressing for me. One definition of a noir film is u0026quot;A movie that is marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, menace, and cynical charactersu0026quot;. So I wanted something a little lighter to watch, but the characters in this movie were just a tad too sugary sweet. If they had cast a Shirley Temple type to play Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird it couldnu0026#39;t have been more inappropriate. So, good try, but lay off the overly niceness next time.”