Another Thin Man - 3/5

This movie is the first sequel that starts the franchise heading in a more family friendly direction. The family-centered escapade scenes are quaint and could have been passable in their own right, but are not worth the accompanying decrease in effort that was put into the central mystery. As it is, the mystery is decent and the reveal is a bit obscure, but the story is fun and keeps the franchise going well enough.

Closest comparison: It’s like The Spanish Chest by way of The Thin Man.

Setting: Drama
Plot: Mystery
Tone: Comedy

The Thin Man (1934) - 4/5

This is an excellent cozy mystery, with enough of a veneer of noir to appeal to even those who are indifferent to the genre. The chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy is as palpable as it is adorable, and somehow manages not to detract from the mystery but enhance it. Everyone is a viable suspect until the last clue is in place, and the mystery comes together very well in the end.

Closest comparison: It’s like Partners in Crime (1983) by way of The Maltese Falcon.

Setting: Noir
Plot: Mystery
Tone: Romantic Comedy