6 Detective Films with Extraordinary Stories, from the 18th Century to the Kingdom Era

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who love detective stories, you will know some famous detective names whose novels have been widely circulated to this day. They have even been adapted into movies for decades, presenting past story events and how to solve a murder case. Although there are many detective films, only a few films can end the story with something we never imagined before.

Most detective stories take place in the past, but it turns out that real detectives still exist today. It's just different from the detectives in the stories who are private detectives, nowadays detectives are mostly from the police force. They are responsible for investigating murders and other crimes that need to be solved.

Instead of being curious about what detective films have interesting stories, as reported from various sources, here are 6 detective films that you must watch if you are a fan of detective stories.

1. SHARLOCK HOLMES (2009)

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The first detective film came from SHERLOCK HOLMES in 2009. Adapted from the novel with the same title, the film SHERLOCK HOLMES has gained a lot of attention from detective film lovers and of course has received various prestigious awards. These awards include the Golden Globe Award, Best Actor, Academy Award, Best Original Score, and Best Art Direction. The film SHERLOCK HOLMES has also received various positive responses with praise for being the best film story, shooting location set, costume design, music, and interesting storyline.

Played by famous actors Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law, this film has succeeded as the best Sherlock Holmes detective film. The 2009 film SHERLOCK HOLMES tells the story of how Sherlock Holmes finds out about the heretical teachings carried out by Lord Henry Blackwood with his magic skills. In this film, we will be shown the greatness of detective Sherlock Holmes who can solve cases and believes that there is no such thing as magic in this world with his extraordinary logic. Not only that, in this film SHERLOCK HOLMES, we will be presented with action scenes that are different from others.

We will be presented with scenes of how Sherlock Holmes will analyze the fight quickly before he disables his opponent, and of course, this analysis is always accurate and makes him win in the fight. In this movie, we will also be presented with many comedy scenes performed by Robert Downey Jr very nicely. That's why the movie SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009) is a must-watch for all of you.

2. DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (2010)

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The next detective film is DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME in 2010. This film is one of the famous detective films from Hong Kong that was quite successful. DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME combines elements of royalty and detective, not only that, this film also provides kungfu elements and myths that occurred during that era. Similar to the film SHARLOCK HOLMES, DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME will showcase the greatness of Detective Dee in solving a curse case.

Detective Dee will solve how there is no terrifying curse in this world, everything is a trick from a criminal who just wants to overthrow the queen who was ruling the kingdom at that time. In this film, we will be presented with an interesting story, comedy, royalty, and also science that will certainly entertain.

3. DETECTIVE K: SECRET OF THE VIRTUOUS WIDOW (2011)

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Adapted from a famous novel in South Korea, the next detective film is DETECTIVE K: SECRET OF THE VIRTUOUS WIDOW in 2011. This film tells the story of a king with the title Jeongjo who hires a detective named Detective K to investigate the numerous murders that occurred during his reign. Although this film is a detective film, it offers a lot of comedy. The film DETECTIVE K: SECRET OF THE VIRTUOUS WIDOW received warm reception from the audience, and even has been made into a third installment, always successfully capturing the attention of the viewers.

If you watch this film, you will be presented with the life that took place during the Korean kingdom era. Not only that, in this film, you will be confused by the events that occur, and you may guess wrong who the real enemy is and who the friend is. The film DETECTIVE K: SECRET OF THE VIRTUOUS WIDOW will be more entertaining for those of you who just want to watch a detective film with a light story.

4. MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP (2016)

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Then there is another detective movie MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP in 2016. It is a British television series, and MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP is one of the best detective movies available. Set in the 50s, this movie tells the story of murders that happen to women returning from work at night. The targeted women have specific criteria such as hairstyle and clothing.

This movie MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP will take you to witness firsthand how a police detective handles a case that happens in the real world. Different from SHERLOCK HOLMES which will slightly present action and comedy scenes, but MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP only uses his mind to trap the suspect. We will be presented with the conflicts faced by Chief Inspector Jules Maigret with curious journalists on the case, and we are also driven by time by risking Inspector Maigret's position.

Played by the famous actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson, you will be shown a different side of the actor. Usually, we see him playing in silly scenes, but this time you will be shown how firm, authoritative, yet calm Rowan Atkinson can be. And this is what makes the film MAIGRET: SETS A TRAP a must-watch film for detective movie lovers.

5. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (2017)

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The next famous detective after Sherlock Holmes is Hercule Poirot, who has opposite characteristics and personality to Sherlock Holmes. Hercule Poirot is someone who is very neat and perfectionist, he will notice even the smallest wrong detail in his life and the cases he handles. Taken from the novel by Agatha Christie in 1934 with the same name, the film MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS will astonish you with its ending. You won't think that the murder that occurs will be carried out with a well-planned and prepared strategy for years.

In this film, you will be shown that Hercule Poirot experiences difficulties that make him lose control unlike usual with this case. The film MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS will show how racism treatment still occurs in the past. You will also be shown in detail the shooting locations and costumes of the nobility in the 1930s.

For those of you who are fans of Hercule Poirot novels, this film is one of the must-watch films for you. Although it has been adapted in 1974, 2001, and 2010, this 2017 adaptation film shows more detail and good aspects in terms of shooting locations and costumes worn. Played by Kenneth Branagh, who is an actor and director from Northern Ireland, he is very good at portraying his role as a detective from Belgium. Not only that, there is a famous actor from the United States, namely Johnny Depp, who is the victim of a murder that occurred on the Orient Express.

6. KNIVES OUT (2019)

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And the last detective film is KNIVES OUT in 2019. A film that tells the story of a murder that occurred to a wealthy writer named Harlan Thrombey played by Christopher Plummer when his entire family came to the house for a small family party. Then there is a private detective played by actor Daniel Craig who handles this case with the tension that occurs around.

The film is played by many famous actors and actresses such as Ana de Armas, Don Johnson, Chris Evans, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell will make you more interested in the film KNIVES OUT. Although it looks like a serious detective film, but KNIVES OUT is a Comedy Drama film that will make you feel too entertained while watching it.

Getting positive responses from film critics at the Toronto International Film Festival, and also getting a rating of 97% makes this film one of the must-watch new detective films for you.

Those are 6 detective films that have interesting stories in them. No one will expect the ending of the story in the film, and how the detectives can successfully solve every puzzle and problem that occurs. Having different characters will entertain you in every detective story presented.

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