

All-Round Appraiser Q: The Eyes of Mona Lisa
In this adaptation of the popular eponymous mystery novel by Keisuke Matsuoka, Paris provides the gorgeous backdrop for a grand intrigue involving the world’s most iconic artistic treasure: the Mona Lisa. Minds will be blown, puzzles will be solved, but will a 500-year-old curse be removed?
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Plot Summary
Rin, a young woman with an extraordinary ability to discern the authenticity and value of any object by touch, works as an appraiser. She is drawn into a complex investigation involving a stolen masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, and a series of art-related crimes. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her unique talent and life at risk.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its intriguing premise and Rina Takeda's performance. Some critics found the plot convoluted, but the visual presentation and the unique concept of appraising art through touch were generally appreciated.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique premise centered on a touch-based art appraiser.
- Rina Takeda's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- Some found the mystery plot to be engaging, despite occasional pacing issues.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a manga series of the same name by Hiroshi Mori, which follows the adventures of an antique appraiser with similar psychic abilities.
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