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The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

2003
Comedy, Crime
1h 49m
The story of a crime novelist (Downey Jr.) who, languishing in his hospital bed, occupies his time by mapping out a screenplay in his head about a cynical private investigator who doubles as a singer in a dance band. (Paramount Classics)

The Singing Detective

2003
Comedy, Crime
1h 49m
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Avg Percentile 32.17% from 226 total ratings

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Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
9th
Unwatchable rehash of the brilliant Michael Gambon tv series.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
40
19th
Robert Downey Jr. This was a mess of a movie.
Rated 18 Jun 2012
54
54th
There might have been a way to translate the 6-hour original into a 2-hour movie, but this attempt doesn't manage, and furthermore it completely lacks the atmosphere of the original. Downey is fine, but he can't help being Downey. Whereas Gambon (from the original series) always seemed slightly pathetic & desperate even when he was verbally besting those around him, Downey & his snarky one-liners seem like they could have been pulled from the set some "two & a half men" - style sitcom.
Rated 30 Dec 2011
78
43rd
An entertaining update of the classic Dennis Potter series.
Rated 18 Oct 2010
0
0th
Every single scene in this mess is painful to watch.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
60
4th
Not to be confused with the superb mini-series.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
15
10th
Robert Downey Jr. is quite good, but still can't save this film from being brutally boring from start to finish.
Rated 19 May 2009
7
40th
Odd, but entertaining.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
48
49th
okay movie
Rated 28 Dec 2008
78
66th
even the dense population of big names couldnt push this movie into greatness. it combines noir, comedy, and musicals in a noncoherant way that benefits none of the facates in any way. the musicals while lip-synced provide watchable choreography and appealing music, but nothing that facilitates the movie as a whole. the noir is the only shining piece in this movie, but is fleeting and short. robert downey jr. and mel gibson do provide some great acting though.
Rated 19 Sep 2008
0
0th
Another wonderful film trashed by America's film makers who are sure you don't have an IQ over 10. See the BBC version.
Rated 14 Sep 2008
51
22nd
Downey Jr. is the only watchable part of this movie, but even he can't save a sinking script.
Rated 22 Apr 2008
71
61st
Having never seen the Gambon mini, I'm not haunted by specters of what this material could be if put to better use. Perhaps it's for the best, as I was able to judge this movie on its own merits. It can be a bit of a mess at times, but Downey is simply amazing in the title role (and even more so as his real-world counterpart, Dan Dark). It's an incredible performance that propels the movie from start to finish. Without him this could be terrible, but he's here and it's absolutely worth the trip.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
15
17th
Watch the original BBC mini-series, pass on this unnecessary remake.
Rated 09 Feb 2008
2
1st
Fade copy of the original tv serial. Not catchy at all. Sleepy. Picks up the high points of the serial, but goes nowhere.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
54th
Great Downey, mediocre movie.

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