Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime

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Partners in Crime

2022
Movie
109 min
Tagalog

A pair of partners-turned-rivals compete to interview the richest man in the Philippines, only to find themselves at the scene of a baffling crime.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Christophe DuthuronGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A comedic crime drama follows the misadventures of two unlikely partners, a former police captain and a young woman with a penchant for trouble. As they navigate a series of escalating criminal escapades, their contrasting personalities and methods lead to both chaos and unexpected success. They must learn to trust each other to survive the dangerous situations they find themselves in.

Critical Reception

Partners in Crime received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its lighthearted tone and the chemistry between its leads, some found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. It was generally seen as an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, crime comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a charming if somewhat formulaic crime-comedy narrative.

  • Elsa Zylberstein and Benoît Magimel deliver engaging performances, providing much of the film's appeal.

  • Humor is subjective, with some viewers finding it genuinely funny while others found it fell flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews are varied, with many appreciating the lighthearted escape and the dynamic between the main actors. Some viewers felt the plot lacked originality and the comedic moments didn't always land effectively.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the French novel "Dix petits nègres" by Agatha Christie, though the setting and characters have been significantly altered.

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