The Singing Detective (2003)

The Singing Detective (2003)

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From his hospital bed, a writer suffering from a skin disease hallucinates musical numbers and paranoid plots. Stars Robert Downey Jr, Robin Wright and Mel Gibson.

2003109 minsUSA
ComedyCrimeMysteryMusical
Director:
Keith Gordon
Cast:
Robert Downey JrRobin WrightMel GibsonJeremy NorthamKatie HolmesAdrien BrodyJon PolitoCarla GuginoAlfre WoodardAmy Aquino

The Singing Detective (2003) | Reviews

San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle

The movie makes its point and still has another hour to go.

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BBC

BBC

Even with its faults, Gordon's The Singing Detective will haunt the darkest corners of your mind long after the curtain falls.

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Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert

Seeing it again a week ago, knowing what to expect, I found it a more moving experience.

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Film Threat

Film Threat

One of those films that is high in concept, but poor on delivery.

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Slant Magazine

Slant Magazine

Tedious to sit through mostly because its every moment feels so painfully misguided.

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