See How They Run
See How They Run

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See How They Run

2006
Movie
97 min
Thai

A mischievous ghost boy is wandering around the town, trying to find his father. Living alone with loneliness, the ghost boy wants to make friends with people. He enjoys making trouble, and causes chaos throughout the villagers.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users70%
Director: Richard EyreGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1950s London, a homosexual police constable is murdered while investigating a series of jewel thefts. His openly gay partner takes over the case, facing prejudice and homophobia as he navigates the criminal underworld and the victim's secret life. He must unravel the truth behind the murders and expose the culprits before he becomes their next victim.

Critical Reception

See How They Run received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric suspense and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or convoluted, and the film's exploration of themes like homophobia and police corruption was noted as being somewhat underdeveloped by a few reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for its suspenseful atmosphere and solid acting.

  • Criticism for a somewhat predictable or convoluted plot.

  • Mixed feelings on the depth of its thematic exploration.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's moody setting and the performances of the cast, finding it a decent, albeit not groundbreaking, mystery thriller. Some viewers felt the story could have been tighter or more surprising, but overall satisfaction was moderate to positive.

Fun Fact

The film was adapted from a 1950s novel of the same name by Agatha Christie, though the 2006 film adaptation significantly alters the plot and characters from the original book.

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