The next Adam Sandler vehicle as part of his mega-Netflix deal, this comedic whodunit is arguably his most accessible movie in years. Paired with Jennifer Aniston - they play stuck-in-a-rut couple Nick and Audrey Spitz - the typical Sandler slapstick shtick is thankfully dialled down in lieu of some darker humour and witty satire of the eponymous pulpy crime genre. The leading duo share a surprisingly decent chemistry together, his curmudgeonly attitude offset by her positive disposition, making their deadpan tongue-in-cheek commentary on proceedings amusing if not ever hilarious. The sun-soaked European vistas are stunningly shot (as they should be) but the action sequences are clunky and bland, seemingly more of a box-ticking activity than anything else. With a short runtime, breezy tone and a cast that's clearly having fun, Murder Mystery is the epitome of a rainy Sunday arvo flick.
Review of Murder Mystery
