My goodness, all of the TKZrs above have suggested inarguably great ones. A great story is one that sticks, right? It might be the twisty plot, the conflicted, compromised characters, or a particular moment.
So, I’m going with WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBITT–not for the plot but for the moment in the dueling pianos scene where Donald Duck accuses Daffy Duck of having a speech impediment. I’ve never forgotten it, and it still cracks me up.
Two films that surprised me with their ending twists are No Way Out with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman and The Usual Suspects with a great cast of bad guys.
Otherwise, too many classics to name. Raymond Chandler’s writing always wows me.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the Usual Suspects was one of my least favorite movies I have ever watched. I think perhaps the resolution, skillfully done, didn’t fit what I wish had happened. Weird Huh.
You can’t go wrong with Holmes as far as I’m concerned, Alan. So many marvelous mysteries. My favorite screen portrayal is by the great Jeremy Brett, who really captured the great detective.
Mine is also Dorothy Sayer’s Gaudy Night. I keep a very old edition bought at a used bookstore back in my newlywed days. I just reread it recently. I love so much about it in terms of the plot development, but also the characters who are so different but so drawn to each other. The representation of the chemistry between Harriet and Peter is a phenomenal example of how you can write romance that sizzles without the characters ever touching each other.
Characters, especially those quite different from each other, can really make a mystery IMHO, Kelly. Wonderful to hear you have a cherished very old edition of this classic.
I just a great twisty film. Maybe more of a thriller than murder mystery but they definitely nailed the mystery part. It is titled: Relay. Really brilliant.
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.”
Gaudy Night Dorothy Sayers
Same here!
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Gone Baby Gone was the first one that came to my mind!
The novel was so riveting, Bryan.
Witness For the Prosecution.
I really need to see this, Jim. It’s now on my to-watch list.
Adventure of the Speckled Band.
Terrific choice, Terry. That’s one twisty mystery.
That’s what got me hooked on mysteries. High school English class in our big fat literary anthology.
My goodness, all of the TKZrs above have suggested inarguably great ones. A great story is one that sticks, right? It might be the twisty plot, the conflicted, compromised characters, or a particular moment.
So, I’m going with WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBITT–not for the plot but for the moment in the dueling pianos scene where Donald Duck accuses Daffy Duck of having a speech impediment. I’ve never forgotten it, and it still cracks me up.
Such a fun movie, which includes a fun mystery.
Two films that surprised me with their ending twists are No Way Out with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman and The Usual Suspects with a great cast of bad guys.
Otherwise, too many classics to name. Raymond Chandler’s writing always wows me.
The Usual Suspects is so twisty, Debbie. Brilliant mystery.
I agree, the genre is blessed with so many classics.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the Usual Suspects was one of my least favorite movies I have ever watched. I think perhaps the resolution, skillfully done, didn’t fit what I wish had happened. Weird Huh.
I am a traditionalist. Give me Sherlock Holmes.
You can’t go wrong with Holmes as far as I’m concerned, Alan. So many marvelous mysteries. My favorite screen portrayal is by the great Jeremy Brett, who really captured the great detective.
Yes, Sherlock. His mysteries are immortal.
Mine is also Dorothy Sayer’s Gaudy Night. I keep a very old edition bought at a used bookstore back in my newlywed days. I just reread it recently. I love so much about it in terms of the plot development, but also the characters who are so different but so drawn to each other. The representation of the chemistry between Harriet and Peter is a phenomenal example of how you can write romance that sizzles without the characters ever touching each other.
Characters, especially those quite different from each other, can really make a mystery IMHO, Kelly. Wonderful to hear you have a cherished very old edition of this classic.
There are too many, like others have said. One that completely fooled me was Sixth Sense.
Silence of the Lambs
Switchback, Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid
Great picks, Deb. Thanks for weighing in!
Silence of the Lambs
Switchback
Hmm…guess I must really like them…posted twice.
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I just a great twisty film. Maybe more of a thriller than murder mystery but they definitely nailed the mystery part. It is titled: Relay. Really brilliant.
*watched* a great …
Sounds like a movie well worth checking out. Thank you!
Agatha Christie’s Orient Express. Almost every version of it.