Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew

2007Movie99 minEnglish

Intrepid teenage private eye Nancy Drew heads to Tinseltown with her father to investigate the unsolved murder of a movie star in this old-fashioned whodunit based on Carolyn Keene's popular series of books for young adults. But can the small-town girl cut through the Hollywood hype to solve the case?

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users65%
Director: Andrew FlemingGenres: Mystery, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

Teenage super-sleuth Nancy Drew travels from her small town to Hollywood to solve the mystery behind a famous actress's death. She uncovers a hidden fortune and a dark conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. Along the way, she must balance her investigation with the challenges of starting at a new school.

Critical Reception

Nancy Drew received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a lighthearted and charming adaptation that appealed to younger audiences. While some praised Emma Roberts's performance and the film's adherence to the spirit of the character, others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters. The film was a moderate commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Emma Roberts offers a likable portrayal of the iconic detective.
  • The film is a light and breezy mystery suitable for family viewing.
  • Lacks the sophistication and depth of previous Nancy Drew adaptations.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's lighthearted tone and Emma Roberts's performance as Nancy Drew. Some viewers found the mystery engaging, while others felt it was too simple and predictable. The film was seen as a fun, albeit forgettable, family movie.

Fun Fact

The iconic blue roadster driven by Nancy Drew in the film was a custom-built 1937 Ford Sedan Delivery, painted a distinctive shade of teal.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. While I don't enjoy the aspect of shoving an addiction (actually compulsion) story into a Nancy Drew story (as she has to stop sleuthing), and I don't enjoy the relocation aspect o...