Review of Sleuth (2007) by David G — 11 May 2008

Second film adaptation of the 1970 Anthony Shaffer play starring (Sir) Michael Caine and Jude Law. Interestingly the original 1972 film version also starred Caine, though in the role that this time around is Law's. The story is clever and unpredictable and feels every bit the play that it is based on. It's so simple, involving and character-powered that you almost feel as though you're at the theatre, watching the two men up on stage. Caine is immense, Law is also impressive but let's be honest, his character may be called Milo Tindle but he's playing Jude Law ;).

Interesting direction from Kenneth Branagh too. Having updated the story from the 70's to 2007 he's included many modern touches to the third character in the film - the house and the film reflects this with many shots shown via the house's security video footage. Perhaps a little dig at CCTV Big Brother Britain Ken?