I loved the earlier THIN MAN movies. The chemistry between Nick and Nora was cute and new at the time the films originated. Nick, the former police detective, who loved to drink but had the deductive capabilities of Sherlock Holmes. Nora was the adventurous rich girl who proved to be more than a match for her street smart husband. This formula worked very well during the early movies but by the time SONG OF THE THIN MAN was released the magic was gone.
Now Nick, who is now sober, & Nora are now parents of Nick Jr. played by Dean Stockwell (QUANTUM LEAP's Rear Admiral Albert 'Al' Calavicci)and both clearly showing their middle age wear and tear. All the interplay between Nick and Nora seems old and tired. Nick continues to use his street connections to try and generate clues while Nora still seems to be curious about Nick's detective powers. Nick, as always, rounds up all the suspects and as everybody, except the criminal who must not be familiar with Nick's modus operandi, knows he revels the criminal and saves the day. I should have listed this as a spoiler but anyone familiar the THIN MAN movies will know how the film ends. The only mystery is who did it and not how it will be revealed.
I love THE THIN MAN movies. I really enjoyed THE THIN MAN GOES HOME. However the series should have ended there. SONG OF THE THIN MAN was an obvious attempt to ring a little more money out of the franchise.
Now Nick, who is now sober, & Nora are now parents of Nick Jr. played by Dean Stockwell (QUANTUM LEAP's Rear Admiral Albert 'Al' Calavicci)and both clearly showing their middle age wear and tear. All the interplay between Nick and Nora seems old and tired. Nick continues to use his street connections to try and generate clues while Nora still seems to be curious about Nick's detective powers. Nick, as always, rounds up all the suspects and as everybody, except the criminal who must not be familiar with Nick's modus operandi, knows he revels the criminal and saves the day. I should have listed this as a spoiler but anyone familiar the THIN MAN movies will know how the film ends. The only mystery is who did it and not how it will be revealed.
I love THE THIN MAN movies. I really enjoyed THE THIN MAN GOES HOME. However the series should have ended there. SONG OF THE THIN MAN was an obvious attempt to ring a little more money out of the franchise.