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Masquerade Hotel
Nitta Kousuke, a police inspector in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Force, is on the trail of a serial killer who leaves clues to the location of his next crime on his victims. Nitta uses the clues to discover that the Hotel Cortesia will be the site of the next killing, and goes undercover as a front desk clerk to help him unmask the killer. Yamagishi Naomi is the front desk clerk in charge of training him, and the two butt heads at every instance. Will they be able to unmask the killer before he strikes again?
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Plot Summary
Detective Kosuke Nitta is tasked with going undercover at the luxury Hotel Cortecio in Tokyo, where a peculiar string of highly elaborate heists is planned to occur on Christmas Eve. Nitta must prevent the crime while maintaining his cover and dealing with the hotel's strict, by-the-book general manager, Noboru Kamiya. As the clock ticks down, Nitta and Kamiya find themselves in a race against time, forced to cooperate despite their conflicting methods.
Critical Reception
Masquerade Hotel: The Movie was a commercial success in Japan, building on the popularity of its predecessor and the original novel series. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its entertainment value, charismatic performances, and engaging mystery plot, making it a popular choice for audiences seeking a lighthearted yet intriguing crime comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a satisfying blend of witty banter and intriguing crime-solving.
The chemistry between the lead actors is a highlight, adding charm to the proceedings.
A fun, if somewhat predictable, whodunit that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the best-selling mystery novel 'Masquerade Hotel' by Keigo Higashino, who is also known for the 'The Devotion of Suspect X' series.
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