Watching the Detectives2007

Director
Paul Soter

Acters

Cillian Murphy (Neil) Country: United States
Lucy Liu (Violet) Language: English
Jason Sudeikis (Jonathan) Year: 2007
Michael Panes (Lucien)
Callie Thorne (Marcia)
Michael Yurchak (Buddy)

A film noir buff to the extreme is given a taste of his own medicine and has his life turned upside down by a kooky femme fatale with a big adventure in mind. Sometimes love is stranger than fiction.
Neil, a self proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur. Will Neil step up and embrace a life full of adventure or retreat back to his comfortable couch?
“Lucy Liu fits the free-spirited, fun loving, femme-fatale role very well and is a perfect balance for Neil‘s character. They complement each other and are a believable couple…making for a sweet little movie that I find is quite original.” – Thoughts All Sorts
“Liu attacks the role with gusto, using her considerable charm. She’s more than proven her range and is certainly worthy of good romantic comedy roles. Plus she plays well with others, and the chemistry with the versatile Murphy undoubtedly carries the picture.” – Variety
“Resembling a contemporary “Harold and Maude” minus the age factor, the film has plenty of fun moments. Murphy reveals a light comic touch as the aggrieved Neil, and Liu delivers a suitably intense turn that keeps the audience as well as Neil guessing about her true nature.” – The Hollywood Reporter