This movie was just so-so for me. It kept me interested, because I enjoy watching murder-mysteries, but there isn't really much about this movie that is all that unique. Past reviewers have correctly noted that it's formulaic and uses plenty of clichés. However, the movie is unique in the way that we know who the killers are from the get-go, and we see how the detectives try to solve the case.
I particularly found the interrogation scene to be interesting, as it is something I learned in my Business & Society class in a case called the "Prisoner's Dilemma." In fact, maybe I should tell my professor to show that clip when he discusses that case. Hmmmmm.
Anyways, I'm getting off-topic. Like I've said, this is just a so-so movie. The acting is good, with Sandra Bullock playing a talented detective with a secretive past. However, the actors that stole the show are Michael Pitt and Ryan Gosling, who played the teens that plotted the murder. They probably have bright futures ahead of them in the movie world.
So overall, "Murder by Numbers" isn't necessarily bad, but it's definitely not a "must-see" movie. If you happen to come across it and have some time to kill, by all means, watch it. However, if you are looking for a great murder-mystery, I highly suggest checking out "Seven."
My IMDb Rating: 7/10. My Yahoo! Grade: B (Good)
I particularly found the interrogation scene to be interesting, as it is something I learned in my Business & Society class in a case called the "Prisoner's Dilemma." In fact, maybe I should tell my professor to show that clip when he discusses that case. Hmmmmm.
Anyways, I'm getting off-topic. Like I've said, this is just a so-so movie. The acting is good, with Sandra Bullock playing a talented detective with a secretive past. However, the actors that stole the show are Michael Pitt and Ryan Gosling, who played the teens that plotted the murder. They probably have bright futures ahead of them in the movie world.
So overall, "Murder by Numbers" isn't necessarily bad, but it's definitely not a "must-see" movie. If you happen to come across it and have some time to kill, by all means, watch it. However, if you are looking for a great murder-mystery, I highly suggest checking out "Seven."
My IMDb Rating: 7/10. My Yahoo! Grade: B (Good)