Sam Levene

Shadow of the Thin Man - 3/5

This is another in the Thin Man series, and leans even more into the family side of the series. The mystery solution is still solid, but sometimes takes a back seat to the antics of the child of the main characters.

Closest comparison: It’s more like Another Thin Man than the others in the series.

Setting: High Society
Plot: Mystery
Tone: Family

After the Thin Man - 4/5

This movie is an excellent sophomore entry in the series, not eclipsing the original but holding its own as both a sequel and standalone murder mystery. The protagonist pair is a delight to watch, as before, and the solution to the mystery is excellent.

Closest comparison: It’s like The Thin Man, leaning a bit toward Murder on the Orient Express.

Setting: Period RomCom
Plot: Mystery
Tone: Mysery