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 Philadelphia Story (1940) - 3/5

This movie is a run-of-the-mill romantic comedy, neither asking nor offering surprise. The main trio of actors is outstanding and worth the price of admission alone, and makes long strides to compensate for the lack of anything else in this film.

Closest comparison: It’s like The Parent Trap by way of Desk Set.

Setting: RomCom
Plot: RomCom
Tone: RomCom