8/10
Fun, well-paced and well-told story of a small town murder
14 January 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this movie. The pacing and plot development were perfect and while it's not a whodunnit, the journey is just as entertaining; I was never bored. The characters were rich and rewarding and the writing in general compelling. Light-hearted and never trying too hard or over-explaining. Dialog was witty and concise.

Casting was inspired! Some epic performances and the overall chemistry was very genuine. Tina Fey was a notable jewel in the crown and Micah Stock carried his role with aplomb. Nick Mohammed a very pleasant surprise as well - he and Hamm made for a great partnership.

In the end, not quite a cult-classic but oh so close. I will definitely watch it again and consider it a new favourite. I would love to see more out of the Buckland police department but it's clear this was written as a stand-alone story and for that I love it even more.
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