Mike and Jay Talk About The Kid Detective

[@stephenheggeman510]

Jay's never ending bashing of quibi will never get old.

[@TheWheatless]

Neither will quibi :(

[@codyeakinsbradley]

Older than quibi

[@murphy7801]

Quibi's terrible name helps with the joke

[@bomber6042]

What's Quibi?

[@bomber6042]

@The Fashion Cold Wars it was a joke, but thank you for the information :D

[@immortaluglyfish2724]

"One day, you just wake up and you're behind" Oof, relatable

[@fissure256]

And then one day you'll find Ten years have got behind you No one told you when to run You missed the starting gun

[@immortaluglyfish2724]

@@fissure256 love that song. I think about it anytime I need a mental kick in the ass to get me to chase my goals.

[@collinmclaren6608]

*muffled Where Is My Mind plays*

[@RegularCupOfJoe]

I read that as "One day, you just wake up and you're bottom." :(

[@x2Madda]

@@RegularCupOfJoe Oh, sorry about that, means I didn't use enough chloroform. Hey, tell me if this face mask smells of chloroform to you...

[@unetoutautrehistoire-lacul957]

The Kid Detective is a great movie. It's worth mentioning that Evan Morgan not only directed it, but also wrote it.. The scenario is very neat and the dialogues clever. It's a Wes Anderson movie which get suddenly hit by reality.

[@RadRobots]

I'm glad I watched this. I watched the first 1/2 of the movie and was completely turned off by the low-key Wes Anderson-ness of it. This guy convinced me to turn it back on, and maaaaaaan did this pay off! Very solid film. Just stick with it. "Encyclopedia Brown Meets Some Evil Effer(s)"

[@kickstandism]

Second that. Much like The Clovehitch Killer they recommended, it's a wonderfully made film that handles classical tropes in an entertaining, enjoyable way, without a ton of cultural baggage weighing down the whole affair.

[@Video_Upload1]

It reminded me a bit of the movie "Brick" as well.

[@drownthepoor]

@@Video_Upload1 Now THAT is a great film. Another movie with the same star that was also an excellent indie title is called The Lookout. Jeff Daniels is in it as well.

[@SnoopyReads]

He also played the role of Calvin the fat kid

[@johngalt200]

I just want to thank Mike and Jay for recommending this film. I watched it today because of their recommendation and I absolutely loved it.

[@asgharabbas2193]

Same

[@jralvins]

Same here. Loved it.

[@theCarbonFreeze]

1:07 Jay just squeaked like a little rubber ducky

[@ithebinman]

it needs to be remixed into a song

[@ksmith4135]

blessed

[@michealhaines]

@@djvibekiller damn you for saying the truth so fearlessly

[@blakechildress944]

Did Jay just squee?

[@KreationKills]

jay is slowly richevansing

[@grazie7789]

Hey it’s the Mike and Jay Podcast that Mr Shatner loves so much!

[@noahmay7708]

Oh that shatner fellow!

[@futonrevolution7671]

What's a podcast?

[@pierrejeanf.dupuis4150]

Before I start. I have an unused VIP ticket to a mass-showing of TWoK in Amsterdam with a Shatner Q&A afterwards. First ever shutdown in spring 2020. Cancelled. Just on the edge. Actually, I don't feel like starting...

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

I don't do podcasts

[@joemclemore6624]

Amazon Prime tells me that people who watched "The Kid Detective" also watched "Synchronic" and "Promising Young Women" .... be careful with the power you now wield...

[@FictitiousCtrlGames]

I watched Promising Young Women, and The Kid Detective because of them. xD

[@hoeraufist]

They're the reason I watched psycho goreman.

[@alisterfolson]

@@hoeraufist They're on my Watchlist too lol

[@lawtarello]

@@hoeraufist where did you find Psycho Gorman?

[@hoeraufist]

@@lawtarello amazon

[@doomstadt2371]

If anyone is on the fence about The Kid Detective, it's fantastic. I watched it solely based on this review, and I was not let down at all.

[@aamarkhan7448]

Same

[@KiraRiseAgainst]

Hey, this is half in the bag without the "That's right Jay"

[@clayjack9969]

That’s right Jay.

[@JaydevRaol]

@@clayjack9969 😂

[@atom_gray]

"the little boy with the fake beard" ?

[@richardthompson6079]

Wait... So is Jay still right then?

[@clayjack9969]

@@richardthompson6079 we won't know till the series finale.

[@Mall_Kitty]

The Kid Detective made me cry. It is so hilarious and good.

[@killerbee2562]

Getting the Olsen twins back for a dark comedy would be genius.

[@kommissar.murphy]

If they didn't come back for wandavision,they won't be back for anything.

[@justalittlerest]

@@kommissar.murphy Given what we know about child actors, and Hollywood in general, I’m sure they have no desire to return. Can’t say I blame them.

[@FreyaEinde]

@@justalittlerest I like that don’t even coyly play around with what a miserable time they had being working actors as children. Like there’s some fun to be had with being tongue and cheek, but yeah love that they’re like...fuck that this brings us no joy whatsoever we were miserable back then and there’s no reason to ever go back. Good for them.

[@noteem5726]

@@kommissar.murphy Caroline? O.o

[@aegorrivers6700]

mike definitely stole that joke from the 101 Wacky Kids Jokes book

[@christophermanley3602]

Deep cut. Good job.

[@bigkingspeakerdwestemperor5068]

Do you know because you sold it to him?

[@falcor200]

@@christophermanley3602 why is this man laughing?

[@nathan_t_henry]

armie hammer like arm and hammer

[@BachelorDinosaur]

I’m pretty sure any editor would stop that from happening. But if you said a Laffy Taffy wrapper, I’d believe that.

[@DarthArachnious]

I remember Fox tricking people into watching The OC the night they premiered the Star Wars: Episode 2 trailer. They said it would appear randomly during the episode. It was the last commercial in the last commercial break.

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

Sly like a fox they are/were.

[@luckyspurs]

I thought you meant in the actual episode for a second. Like on a TV in the background.

[@Pterotactical]

Lmao

[@CoarStolos]

brodys in screen gf was hayden real life wife.

[@mightymouse447]

@Your dad yes

[@HokeyBugle]

Mike: surrounded by our favorite toys Jay: *High pitched squeak*

[@yojon4905]

1:07

[@Seantendo]

**Dennis Nedry noise**

[@PerkolatorTheTerminator]

What you really didn’t know Jay was a jumbo squeak toy with a voice box this whole time?

[@projecteightysix]

It’s a squeak that rivals Newman’s in Jurassic Park.

[@milkbox103]

just like a dog toy

[@abelmulato8991]

I love that Mike went out of his way to find out which gremlin they own

[@devonpixley]

Mike has more affection for that Gremlin than any other human being

[@meepo262]

I would be very disappointed if they didn’t.

[@AntLeonardi01]

If you spend 10 grand on a prop, you sure as fuck wanna see it in the movie,

[@luckyspurs]

@@devonpixley Not saying much.

[@carbon1255]

I probably only took an evening and increases its value as an on screen prop.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Yes please do more of this. Streaming does so little advertising and everything is based on a recommend algorithm that its hard to find anything. I miss the days where they could show me a list of say dramas and I could look through the catalogue. Like you used to be able to do at the rental store. That's how I used to find those B movie gems, I didn't mind spending an hour at blockbuster finding a movie cause it was actually something I wanted to check out. Now if you don't watch it the first couple of weeks it comes out good luck finding it.

[@jvenom174]

I saw this movie in theaters in October, and it never left my brain since I saw it. I was the only one in the theatre at a 9:00 PM showing and it was one of the best movie going experiences I’ll ever have.

[@prolix3557]

Wow, this recommendation was spot on. Best movie I've seen in a couple years. Absolutely worth a watch and that ending was pure gold

[@vincentbatten4686]

During the Disney/Blockbuster drought all of the small releases have had tons of room to shine. It's been so refreshing to listen to the discourse surrounding movies again in the absence of endless Marvel/Disney talk.

[@Rence66]

Don't worry, I don't think Blockbuster is coming back any time soon!

[@damoncurrie7103]

I second that sentiment.

[@jacoblevenson7934]

I really hope Disney starts taking hits.

[@SemperSalam]

@@jacoblevenson7934 rip Gina.

[@BazzBrother]

@@jacoblevenson7934 they have, that’s why they closed down Blue Sky this week , the Ice Age regurgitation machine

[@mroctober3657]

Armie Hammer wasn't even in the Army, so that's stolen valor right off the bat. And it's reputed he's never used a hammer.

[@TransRoofKorean]

@@Hoganply you people say you invented the language but you can't even spell tenderiZing correctly

[@spethmanjones2997]

He's more of a screwdriver guy from what I've heard. Only rumors though, so please take with a grain of salt, fellow Red Letter Media denizens.

[@atom_gray]

ham her? i don't even know her...

[@luiginastro8831]

@@TransRoofKorean Both are correct, get lost

[@Wvlfmane]

Those who have seen him use the hammer haven't lived to tell the tale, allegedly

[@naveenonpaper]

This podcast is going places

[@falcor200]

That old man is still mad 🤣

[@JustLikeEh]

I don’t book podcasts.

[@quagernag]

Not in college but places?

[@franconius85]

if only they didn't had that much product placement, what a bunch of hacks

[@allluckyseven]

@@falcor200 You said it, Chewie!

[@badguyrob]

The ending blew my mind. What a gem.

[@brianmcrey]

Fun fact, Adam Brody was George Miller's pick to play The Flash in his canceled Justice League movie. It was also supposed to star Armie Hammer as Bruce Wayne, who I think could have really sunk his teeth into the role. Shame we never got to see it :/

[@luckyluke9021]

Hehe... hehehehe......... He said said 'sunk his teeth'. 🧛‍♂️

[@pixelatedjaggie6270]

@@luckyluke9021 Well, who better to top pretend Jason Bateman than the real deal?

[@luckyluke9021]

@@pixelatedjaggie6270 I assume you meant 'Patrick' or this may be the best meta joke in history if referring to his lack of identity issues 🤣

[@boxheadfred3475]

Seriously thanks so much for this recommendation. It rejuvenated me because it was an actual perfect movie. You guys always give the exact impression that a movie gives.

[@guyjperson]

I watched this review back in February, and immediately downloaded the film. I finally got around to watching it tonight on the last day of July. I remembered Mike and Jay laughing about the end, so prepared myself. I guess my sense of humour and theirs don't jibe, because I seriously felt for the guy. He'd taken a lot of emotional hits for twenty years, and been fairly stoic about it all. I thought the end was touching, not funny. I do agree, though, that the movie was really good.

[@seriatim2205]

yeah mike and jay are psychopaths. I mean who wouldn't be? They milked Mr. Plinkett like he's a fucking cow for years! YEARS I say!

[@olafdirhelt9599]

Agreed.

[@davidconway6874]

They did say it was a laugh of surprise.

[@ohno144]

I had the exact same experience! I was expecting something really out of left field but I thought the end was perfect. Just not as funny as they found it

[@teemoore72]

Glad I’m not the only one. I didn’t think it was funny at all. Solid ending though.

[@TrueHikingViking]

I saw your patreon recommendation and watched this last night. Absolutely fascinating movie, haven't seen a murder mystery with a tone quite like it. Thanks, boys

[@Nebuloid1]

I did the same, unfortunately I was drinking throughout the movie and don't remember the ending...

[@TrueHikingViking]

@@Nebuloid1 Well in these dark times, if we can't watch movies while blackout drunk, then when are we gonna watch movies?

[@MovieJunkieOfficial]

How is that prop still in such good condition?! It’s awesome it has the ambulatory cables too.

[@adiversion9413]

You mean the Macaulay Culkin bobblehead?

[@hithertounknown1989]

Aged like milk

[@BenGoodsonModular]

The Kid Detective cannot find Mike's will to live.

[@benweaver9151]

It would need to exist in the first place for it to be found.

[@SylentVoidkeeper]

@@benweaver9151 It did exist, but it was destroyed on top of the World Trade Center , along with the Quixotic Medallion

[@MisterDriskul]

But did uncover the Epstein case.

[@benweaver9151]

@@SylentVoidkeeper Yeah, George Lucas is also to blame

[@gp2860]

Call the Smiling Friends!

[@rwo23]

I liked the gag where Rich Evan's eyes go back and forth

[@leisuresuitotto]

LOL

[@Jason-wm5yh]

Just watched the movie, it was really well done. That director is definitely worth following

[@Xibalba501]

Just watched this movie based off the recommendation and I absolutely loved it. Brody was great in the role.

[@JasonNumber]

I watched Kid Detective after seeing Mike and Jay's recommendation here. It was really good. I struggle to find interesting movies like this on my own. I will be looking forward to catching more of these if, as Mike says, you are thinking about making it a somewhat regular thing. Love your stuff, thanks!

[@CalebRuiz]

Wonderful recommendation, watched it last night and came back here to confirm that it is in fact a gem

[@mattosborne1366]

I don't even watch that many movies..there's just something about these two guys. Very entertaining. Thanks.

[@ThisLittleShow]

Just watched it, the cut to the cop is fantastic. Cheers for recommending!

[@INTERNERT]

the guys hate something and tear it to shreds: fun the guys like something and show enthusiasm: fun

[@maxrobinson8839]

I always watch these "Mike and Jay talk about" movies and have never been disappointed. Looking forward to this one!

[@nycommittee5859]

The ending of this film reminds me of the ending of the movie Fresh (1994). In this movie the protagonist is playing detective throughout the movie, but the weight of the real life consequences of his detective work overwhelm him at the very end. In Fresh, throughout the movie the protagonist is playing a game of chess using the people in his life as the pieces in order to win, which results in real life tragic consequences. In the end of Fresh, the weight of the game he's been playing hit him with overwhelming emotion just like in the Kid Detective. Also in both endings the protagonist's are talking to their parents who are completely oblivious to the emotions their children are feeling.

[@RichardsShortHorrorFilms]

I totally forgot about Fresh. Good movie.

[@DenGuleBalje]

I watched it because of your recommendation. It's basically a perfect movie. Absolute masterpiece.

[@medicationquest]

We just watched this movie after your recommendation and we loved it. The tone, writing and acting are fantastic! Thank you.

[@ughughhguhguhughughgugh8521]

Gonna admit, the ending of this movie kinda fucked me up a little.

[@uriahl2331]

Watching that scene you could just feel the cry coming on. It is a hopeful sadness though.

[@willsoe]

i didnt get it

[@abctutnichtweh1]

@@willsoe As i took it he saw how he failed his secretary in finding her. She went through all this because he was not as smart as he thought. Additionally he basically fucked up the live of the girl more. Everyone is applauding him which is making it worse.

[@pingusingame]

@@abctutnichtweh1 there's also 20 years of trauma, depression, and guilt that he never got to unwind

[@darnmarr]

@@pingusingame ^this^

[@MichaelB-jw5po]

The dad in this movie was also the Secretary General in The Expanse for a few seasons.

[@Leinadmp4]

THAT'S WHERE I KNEW HIM FROM

[@Scott_Silver]

Which is also filmed in Ontario! Didn’t catch that but he looked so familiar.

[@seangalvin3196]

I always found Adam Brody to be terrific. He is likable in everything including what I've seen of The O.C.

[@leorickt.9604]

So true

[@JessHull]

I like how mike is acting like he has his "brody wires crossed", when you know he's totally been watching Adam Brody's carrere with intense interest for yeaaaaars.

[@14AspenDrive]

adam brody is seriously good though, so i wouldnt blame him.

[@abemrofchak]

Mike knowing "we'll solve any crime by dinner time" made me way too happy.

[@hagbardceline7118]

Mr. Plinkette goes his name from Mike mishearing one of the twins saying 'Mr. Plinkus. No joke

[@MadsBoldingMusic]

Mike's opening joke is like a stinger. It sets up the tone and kills every time.

[@JohnnyZenith]

Baby seal walks into a club.

[@MadsBoldingMusic]

@@JohnnyZenith But who held that club? That's the real question.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@MadsBoldingMusic :( pffftttt

[@Ripcookiethief]

@@MadsBoldingMusic Armie Hammer obvs.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@Ripcookiethief Arnie Hammer held the club. Arnie Club held the hammer.

[@Dr0p0fahat]

I'm continually distracted by my brain insisting that the coffee table is a rug. You would think the fact that the tips of their shoes disappear behind it would help, but it doesn't - it just makes me think that it's digital trickery.

[@popcorn_TM]

I just watched this movie, and I loved it thoroughly!!! Mike was right about the perfect frame at the end, it was magnificent.

[@poormankowry]

finally got around to watching the movie today after you recommended it, and really enjoyed it a lot more than i was expecting to. Really well done movie

[@laurahtje]

I watched part of your recommendation and they stopped it, and rented the movie for $6 and then finished watching your video. So good! Thanks for recommending it! I was not expecting that ending.

[@carlosx1237]

Solid mystery film that I still think about weeks later. Will be on the lookout for more films from Evan Morgan.

[@mimewithamouth]

Just finished watching Kid Detective. Really enjoyed it. Thanks, Mike and Jay! Keep recommending stuff, please. Sincerely, Guy

[@clavius8182]

4 minutes into this and i wanted to watch the movie. i did immediately. it's fantastic.

[@Jackie-cf5km]

Same with me about the "Brody" situation....thanks for recommending this. It was just great. I would've never found this one. Looking forward to more of these uploads.

[@LostCosmonauts]

5:07 *OH NO I BLEW A HOLE IN MY TV SCREEN*

[@ElUniversoconMomoOficial]

COME BACK. PLEASE.

[@frankmerker630]

Something something Filthy Frank, Dan Schneider

[@Beer_Baron_]

I watched this last night after watching the first few minutes of this review. It had been on my to watch list for a few months, but you guys sealed it. This movie was really enjoyable. Great acting by Adam Brody and the main girl. Some funny parts. Some pathetic parts. Solid music. And the ending that came out of no where to shock you. Great movie, and I’ve recommended it to a few friends today.

[@DreamwalkerFilms]

1:07 that's the SECOND time Jay has done the Dennis Nedry shaving cream squeal! How is he so talented?

[@zachpajak7493]

Thank you guys so much for this one. Absolutely wonderful movie ❤️

[@LINUXLINUXLINUXLINUXLINUXLINUX]

One of the better newer movies I have watched, it's so solid.

[@bucket6160]

Please do more of these! Just watched it and loved it.

[@A_Hey]

I thought for the longest time that the Olsen twins were my age because I'd watch their little detective show as a kid on VHS. Gutted to later find out they were 15 years older than me and I couldn't join their mystery solving girl squad because tv isn't real :'(

[@HFOfficial]

Watched it right after watching this video, and Mike was absolutely right. That last frame is just perfect and brings it all together. A coming of age story indeed.

[@flipboe]

Im so happy i took the advice of two nasty old men and watched that delicious work of art. I really enjoyed the consideration put into this film it really gives me hope because, the "bad guy" really had it all figured out; their purpose and execution were flawless, they were prepared for it all, giving us our incredibly bittersweet ending.

[@RobertSlover]

great twin peaks jazz background music! love the vibraphone.

[@Hussain_Zaki]

The Mike and Jay podcast

[@doom2319]

Quick, get Shatner on the phone.

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

@@doom2319 His doesn't have a cord that's long enough.

[@mybigfatcat]

Without this video I probably never would've watched this movie, and it's a shame because I really loved it. Keep doing this good work, guys!

[@jennabunnykins]

This was one of the last movies I saw in theatre before the pandemic shut everything down. The guy two seats away had his shoes kicked off and was watching instagram videos on full volume. I have had lots of terrible movie-going experiences with ignorant patrons, but this was the first time I went to get a member of staff to kick someone out (and it took me about half the movie to gather up the courage). Instead of getting kicked out, he got told to put his shoes back on and spent the rest of the movie talking loudly to his friend and throwing skittles in my direction for ratting him out. Needless to say, my association with this movie is now rather marred. Glad to know it has the RLM seal of approval since I was so clouded by rage that I didn't know how to feel about the movie or the whole movie-going experience by the end of it.

[@KymberleyBradshaw]

Mike and Jay, thank you for such a spot-on recommendation. Loved the hell out of this film.

[@grahamcarrick6801]

Thank you for recommending The Kid Detective it’s a great movie

[@JerryShugars]

Just finished this movie and you were right, it's great. It takes a turn that I wasn't quite expecting and it was perfect.

[@john_blues]

This was a really good movie. Glad they brought it to my attention. I am confused though how they though the ending was supposed to be humorous. It seemed about as humorous as the ending to No Country for Old Men.

[@guyjperson]

I had the same feeling. But I guess it depends on who you watch stuff with. I remember watching the original Night of the Living Dead and there's a scene where Barbra, suffering from shock, tells the story of how she ended up in the house while Ben is preparing himself to fight the ghouls. I found it pretty tragic. Many viewings later I went to a rep theatre and watched it with a full house. That same scene with Barbra in shock and Ben preparing himself, got a huge laugh. There's a part where Barbra raises her voice, and then it cuts to Ben loading a cartridge in the shotgun and closing the breach. Still don't get it, but they found it hilarious.

[@JaySteiny]

Yeah it actually kind of ruined the ending for me a little bit because i thought i missed the joke, but i guess mike and jay just found it funny somehow.

[@barakroach8174]

I think it's funny in a dark way, just how the title card pops in all like "you just watched... The Kid Detective! :D" and poor guy just witnessed the most messed up thing he's ever seen

[@Devar]

Indeed enjoyed the movie, the soundtrack was great

[@Devar]

Those damn freeze frames get me every time.

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

@@Shivv827 *Mike's panic voice* Because it's a glitch! In the Matrix!

[@DelorienAz]

I just started watching this on your recommendation, noticed it was filmed near the city I live in, and saw my old high school drama teacher in a supporting role. Worth the 4.99 to rent already. Thanks guysssss

[@Grimspoon]

Firstly just want to call out that the room-mate party scene looked like it was lifted directly from the music video for The Shoes - Time To Dance which IMO is a masterclass in short film making, so much so that I had to double check that the director of that music video wasn't the same guy who made The Kid Detective, re-using concepts or ideas. Secondly I'm not sure I was necessarily struck by the humor of the end scene of The Kid Detective so much as I was struck with sense of sadness for the lead, empathy for a sad man who's weight of responsibility for solving the disappearance of a 20 year old missing child case finally being lifted off his shoulders and being left a ruined man as a result. The antagonist said it himself during the final confrontation; "I watched you grow up with the weight of the entire town on your conscience. I always felt a little sorry for you. No child could survive that". Great movie.

[@mathewcalaway7684]

Old comment, but yeah, the hopeful side of myself thinks that was when he was able to start to forgive himself.

[@BM-is5ei]

I just watched it bc of you guys. And i have to say an amazing movie. Its been a while that ive seen a movie so well rounded.

[@ac8911]

You hacks forgot to mention that the police chief is portrayed by the fantastic Maurice Dean Wint, the psycho cop from CUBE (1997) Thanks for the recommendation btw, I loved it. My favorite gag was that through his alcohol and depression Abe could never remember what day it was - that's some relatable shit.

[@4real17]

So glad you guys talked about this one. It was defiantly a hidden gem here in Canada too. I'm in Nova Scotia and I think I'm the only one who's seen it at least in the theater anyway lol

[@yellowfamilyfunny3065]

1:07 Jay squeaks in amusement

[@lawtarello]

Thanks to the guys for the recommendation! I got through half of this episode, hopped over and watch The Kid Detective... enjoyed thoroughly then came back here and watched the rest of the episode. It was almost like going to the movie with friends. Remember that... friends... (*starts crying... Dissolve to End Title).

[@darrengordon-hill]

Hashtag me too - they sold it well early so best not to spoil it and glad I didn't

[@lawtarello]

@@darrengordon-hill 👍✌️

[@intelligenceparadigm4931]

Adam Brody was actually great as a villain in Jennifer's Body, back in 2009. That's probably his most notable dramatic role before this though.

[@luckyspurs]

Jennifer's Body Ready or Not Promising Young Woman The Kid Detective Not bad.

[@intelligenceparadigm4931]

@@luckyspurs Ready or Not was better than I could have expected. Jennifer's body is a very intentional comedy horror made by and for women, but a marketing team messed it up when it was released and the reception is STILL kinda poor because people keep going in expecting the wrong type of movie. Same thing happened to Congo tbh.

[@mdrains1]

Thanks for the recommendation. Watched it last night and really enjoyed it. I would not have heard of this movie had it not been for you all.

[@don_bongo]

It's interesting that they thought the detective was doing a bad job when he actually does the best job out of anyone in the movie.

[@Byrvurra]

Ha, I suppose that's true. The police department in that town must be trash.

[@MrJonathanshammer]

I didnt take it that he was a bad detective. In fact, I think he was very competent but his downfall was his over confidence. I believe that is part of the arc, when he decides to hide under the bed rather than the closest. The character came to terms with his fallibility with the fundraiser mistake and he then questioned his assumptions about the hiding spots

[@5Detective]

I mean, the murdered kid's father does literally say why he's a bad detective. "You just go with whatever everyone tells you." And this was demonstrated earlier in the film when the punk kids just make up stuff about the local candy seller, who Kid Detective has known his entire life, and he just believes it and pursues it. He's gullible. And this is also highlighted, in my opinion, by him bragging that he always solves mystery films by the second act... Which isn't impressive when so many mystery films go out of their way to help the viewer solve the crime if they pay attention, which is just them telling you the clues, and you put them together. Unlike real life, where there's a lot of lying and useless information. And he got that other kid in trouble for the fundraising money, because he put together the most obvious trail of breadcrumbs, and fell for the killer's bait. The killer was testing him to see how dumb he was.

[@lagarvikmedia]

​@@5Detective Not to mention the terrible and complicated case of Grace. She was kidnapped as an indirect result of him screwing up the fundraising case. The principle pitied him for his inability to catch him.

[@an_oracle]

He's not a bad detective, he's a bad adult His problem isn't the detective work, but that he's still an immature boy in a man's body, because he's been stunted by the unattainable standards of his youth and was never forced to grow up. As the principal says "no child could ever survive that". Every failure he runs into is because of the immaturity of his plan, rather than the stupidity of it. Hiding in closets, under beds, etc.

[@CEZacherlllustrations]

Rented this immediately on your recommendation and enjoyed the everluvving hell out of it. Thankye.

[@legoharry100]

That father dude is also the UN Secretary General on The Expanse (seasons 1 to 3). Then again, literally 90 percent of that cast is Canadian so I’m not at all surprised.

[@jacksondamon490]

This is a great format since I mostly watch Half in the Bag for recommendations anyhow. I watched the movie right away and it was a great! I'm looking forward to more of these.

[@travisvwright]

1:07 Jay's wheeze is great.

[@deadpan80]

Thanks for the recommendation guys! Probably would never have thought to rent this but I throughly enjoyed it.

[@verbalfonders]

Glad “Mystery Team” was brought into the discussion. Fantastic movie.

[@BachelorDinosaur]

“Hello, Trash Can! ...SHUT UP!!”

[@jackmaxpower]

Watched the movie thanks to you and it was really good you guys were right probably one of my fav films now

[@jabbawonger6572]

I stopped this half way through and watched the movie. Its really great, a highly original and quirky (in the best possible way) film. Thanks guy's.

[@diamonddavewonfor]

Have just finished this. Wow! Great recommendation. Thank you guys. Unexpectedly powerful.

[@ConnerHall]

I just went through a year long break up and just... hate it. I really. Hate it. I wish anything in the world could have changed the outcome, but apparently it was hopeless. Thanks guys for the great, free content. I usually lurk, but it was neccessary for me to finally step in and say something. Be grateful. Thanks guys.

[@Nostalgamagic]

Watched it just now, good stuff. They were not kidding about the title reveal at the end, brilliant.

[@exittored]

Just watched The Kid Detective after this recommendation and totally agree, its my fave film of 2021 so far.

[@gybe808]

I'm really curious. I just finished it too and I don't understand how the ending was supposedly funny. I liked the movie, but I must've skipped a beat where a paying off joke comes in, because the ending just felt kind of sad to me. Can you explain it without spoiling it to other people?

[@OtaconAmiibo]

@@gybe808 I agree with you wholeheartedly about the tone of the ending!

[@gybe808]

@@OtaconAmiibo Oh cool. I mean, [SPOILERS] . . . . . . . . I just saw someone finally grieiving after many, many years of living in denial. It was touching, but I didn't see anything funny in it.

[@exittored]

@@gybe808 Hi i'll try to answer this as best as i can. I think think the RedLetter Team used the wrong term by saying it was the best "Payoff" they'd seen which assumes its going to be an obvious joke i.e the end of THEY LIVE where the couple are having sex and the Alien having his disguise removed and he's like "Hey what's wrong Baby!". The ending of THE KID DETECTIVE is a lot more subtle and won't necessarily be a funny moment to every one so it's open to interpretation. I think the reason that Mike and Jay found it funny is that our main character finally breaks down and has his moment right at the end of film where years of repressed emotions especially towards his parents takes place in what should be a very sad and intense moment, which is broken by cutting to Credits and the Nancy Sinatra Bubblegum Pop Song "Sugar Town" which negates his Emotional break down scene. So i guess the comedy of it is that he dosen't even get to have his "Moment".

[@spillanegottleib1681]

Remember when a random person smiles and says hello to the Kid Detective on the street. This is the moment that makes it impossible for the last scene to be funny.

[@mikeyreu5285]

I love a good RLM reccomendation, I'll never forget hearing about The Guest from these guys never, knowing it existed turned out to be fantastic. Definently going to check out Kid Detective

[@EldritchKraken]

I was expecting a cut to real Macaulay nodding his head interspersed with the Kevin McAlister bobblehead shots

[@jaycollins2036]

What a good and suspenseful climax. Like any good mystery this one slowly got its claws in me and by the end i was totally with it.

[@kronos1794]

Not sure why, but this movie connected with me on a level that made me kinda uncomfortable at times. I loved it.

[@adamjung6104]

"Uncut Gems" was that movie for me, never has a movie given me such intense anxiety.

[@gaypudding2315]

@@adamjung6104 It feels too real and you secretly already know what's going to happen, but you try to push back the thought into your subconciousness.

[@adamjung6104]

@@gaypudding2315 actually it did a really good job of keeping me guessing. I just hate awkward social interactions that aren't in any way funny, like where he is asking for the opal back after his friend accidentally wins it at auction. Taxi driver also gives me similar anxiety experiences, both are masterpieces.

[@Kieran_Rowles]

More of these please. Guys, great suggestion. Loved the film. Thanks.