Don't Call it Mystery: The Movie (2023)

Way too predictable mystery, same flaws as the series but beautiful context + location

The story is centred around a singular mystery and I appreciate the fact that there was enough content in terms of plot for a full length movie. I also really enjoyed the context and location in which the characters are evolving.

However, I anticipated all the revelations of the scenario, nothing came as a surprise and the resolution of the mystery was super expected from the get go, which tempered heavily my enjoyment of the story. I found the teaching moments provided by the main character interesting in their content but it was too heavily given without any subtlety, for me to really resonate with it.

Acting was okay for the main roles but with some really weak points for some of the support parts. I also regret to have seen almost no Garo, as it is the interactions of this character with the hero Totono that were the best part of the drama to me: it was totally lacking here. I am super happy to have found back Hagiwara Riku in a support role and I am curious to see more of Hara Nanoka as well.

Soundtrack was okay, with the generic song that I like from the drama, very slice of life in a way and less overpowering than in the main series. Production was very good with some beautiful landscapes.

I would recommend this to people that loved the drama Don't call it Mystery. The qualities and flaws are consistent between the both series and film. Therefore, if you enjoyed the drama, you will likely enjoy the movie as well. On the contrary, if like myself you had already lukewarm feelings for the drama, the film will definitely not change your mind.

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just as good as the drama, if not better

Just watched the Mystery Iunakare movie!! I honestly really loved it. A lot of twists and macguffins so I was a bit overwhelmed at times, but wow the story was so fun and engaging as usual if not better. a movie's running time really lets the story breathe, even tho there was a lot of plot points they went thru, which was obvious at times.

Totonou continues to be adorable as always.... the underwear scene had me dying! it was a really dark story at times, but his basic kindness, feminism and sheer comedy really added to the fun. I loved how be comes ultra prepared for every trip, even scenarios such as falling into rivers on trips... And guess what happens 💀

this was a really stacked cast. there was a lil bit of overacting, especially on the part of the lady who played Shiori, but it made sense for her character tbf. but wow Machi, Eita, Shibasaki-san... nice to see y'all here.

I was also like, the music slaps but it also sounds familiar... Turns it out was by Ken Hirai, who made the made the amazing OST for Todome, his work always slap.

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