Magnum
Magnum

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Magnum

2022
Movie
4 min
English

Writer and director Joe Lycett made this very stupid short film a few years back but never posted it. Feels appropriate today.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: Justin LinGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

The series reboot follows Thomas Magnum, a private investigator who returns home from Afghanistan and uses his military skills to become a private security consultant. Working with his former comrades, Magnum takes on challenging cases, often involving dangerous criminals and complex mysteries. He operates out of a luxurious beachfront estate on Oahu, Hawaii, balancing his thrilling work with his personal life.

Critical Reception

The reboot of Magnum P.I. received generally mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its modernization of the classic series and the charismatic lead performance. While some found it to be a familiar procedural, others appreciated its blend of action, humor, and character development, appealing to both longtime fans and new viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and appealing lead.

  • Noted for successfully updating the original series' formula for a modern audience.

  • Seen as an entertaining, if somewhat conventional, crime procedural.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight Jay Hernandez's engaging portrayal of Magnum and the show's fun, action-packed storylines. Many viewers enjoy the updated setting and characters, finding it a solid successor to the original series. Some, however, wish for more original plot elements.

Fun Fact

The reboot maintains the iconic red Ferrari from the original series, though it's a more modern model and often seen in action sequences.

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