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2020
Movie
84 min
English

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jonathan MichaelGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A retired detective, living a quiet life, is pulled back into the world of crime when a series of bizarre, seemingly impossible burglaries plague his neighborhood. The thief, known only as 'The Shadow', leaves no trace and takes only trivial items, baffling both the police and the public. The detective must confront his own aging and a new generation of policing to catch a criminal whose motives are as elusive as their methods.

Critical Reception

The Sneak Over received a mixed-to-positive reception, praised for its inventive premise and comedic elements, but criticized by some for its predictable plot twists and uneven pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky humor and unique mystery.

  • Some critics found the resolution to be anticlimactic.

  • The performances were generally well-received, especially the lead.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's lighthearted take on the mystery genre and found it to be an entertaining watch, though some felt the 'sneak over' aspect could have been more developed.

Fun Fact

The distinctive soundtrack for 'The Sneak Over' was composed by a former jazz musician who had never scored a film before.

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