Sleuth

Sleuth is a very theatrical play. For someone who likes movies, (action, not words), this is too much of a play. But of course, why would I expect something too different from Kenneth Branagh. It does bring out a wide range of actors in Jude Law, but nothing too convincing. After watching this, I have a beef with blockbuster for having packed a theater play in a little DVD box. 

OK, my anger apart, the premise is a little interesting and more than Sleuth, I would call it Match, or Duel. Two characters go at each other over the "love" of the same woman, upstaging each other until an unexpected end unfolds. As for the rest of it, there's not much to say, as it is too dialoguey and tries to be somewhat introspective. It sort of reminded me of Frost/ Nixon (Buy it) in that format, but didn't quite achieve its cinematic prowess. 

Sleuth might keep you awake, provided that you don't put it on after 9 PM. Don't buy it, don't rent it (not even off the 99 cent rack), Do Watch it, but that's just if you like the theater A LOT.