All Men Are Suspects
All Men Are Suspects

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All Men Are Suspects

2006
Movie
90 min
German

From beautiful Bavaria to a backyard apartment in Berlin - Helga feels surrounded by all sorts of darklings. One night, Helga thinks she sees Cem, a Turk, moving the corpse of a lover into the cellar...

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Peter D. MarshallGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

Four men are suspects in a murder case, and the detective assigned to the case must determine which one of them is the killer. This comedic mystery unfolds as the detective interviews each suspect, uncovering their individual motives and alibis.

Critical Reception

All Men Are Suspects received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some reviews acknowledged its lighthearted approach to the murder mystery genre and found sporadic moments of humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Character development is minimal, making it difficult for audiences to invest in the story.

  • Some viewers found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with inconsistent comedic timing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the straightforward comedic approach while others found it lacking in substance and originality.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring an early screen appearance by Jason Sudeikis before his rise to wider fame.

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