The Case of the Talking Mongoose

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The Case of the Talking Mongoose

PG-13

Released Sep 1, 2023

1h 36m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

Adventure

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Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, and Christopher Lloyd star in this wildly entertaining adventure based on a (possibly) true tale set in 1935 London. When famed paranormal psychologist Dr. Nandor Fodor (Pegg) investigates a family's claims of a talking animal, he uncovers a mysterious web of hidden motives. Soon, everyone becomes a suspect in Dr. Fodor's relentless pursuit of the truth.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It really is a strange film, converting this odd “talking mongoose” case into … what exactly?

Rated: 2/5

Nov 9, 2023

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

There is a lovely, timeless quality to the world production designer Andrew Holden-Stokes and cinematographer Sara Deane have created.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 1, 2023

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

The sort of curio that sounds delightful … then just sits there, never quite arriving at a cohering narrative or tonal perspective on its peculiar subject.

Aug 30, 2023

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, starring Simon Pegg, is a quiet and intelligent meditation on the concept of truth and why people believe in the supernatural.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 11, 2025

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

Quirky rather than spooky, this light-hearted film doesn’t go anywhere profound, but the meandering mystery is fun when spent in this company.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 23, 2023

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

What we get is a languid, woolly story that doesn't seem to have a point or a reason to be told.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 16, 2023

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Sheryl L

We were looking for a sweet and gentle story, but this one went nowhere. There was no conclusion. What was the point? It was nice to see so many familiar faces, especially British, in the cast, but the script gave them nothing to work with. I was not impressed with the roasting of the director at the end. It just added to the unsatisfactory taste in my mouth for the production. A film without direction or a good edit.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Micah

Wonderful acting by the cast. Interesting storyline and concept.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Ben S

Definitely not the typical modern movie. More of an artsy independent movie that was VERY well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Peter Genovese

My first reaction after first hearing the title of the movie was that it was some weird silly thing but within minutes of watching it, I was wow'ed! There were amazing performances by Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, and Christopher Lloyd as well as the some fantastic acting by the rest of the supporting cast. The cinematography was beautiful, the pacing of the movie we excellent and kept you intrigued throughout, and the beautifully sculpted soundtrack evoked emotion where it was needed. All of these elements were brought together by the talented Director, Adam Sigal, who left us with a thought provoking story, based on actual events, of what is real vs imaginative. The end pulls you in and really makes you think about what is important in your life and what may or may not come, afterward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Debra P

Wildly funny & very satisfying silly. Appropriately, the final wrap up was inconclusive & resolved nothing! A great treat — be prepared to take it with a large grano salis! Highly recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Rebecca

A thought provoking, original movie with a stellar cast. This is a story about much more than a (possibly) talking mongoose, and it left me pondering, laughing, and maybe even believing. Definitely worth the watch - dont miss this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, and Christopher Lloyd star in this wildly entertaining adventure based on a (possibly) true tale set in 1935 London. When famed paranormal psychologist Dr. Nandor Fodor (Pegg) investigates a family's claims of a talking animal, he uncovers a mysterious web of hidden motives. Soon, everyone becomes a suspect in Dr. Fodor's relentless pursuit of the truth.

Director: Adam Sigal
Producer: Sasha Yelaun, Karl Hall, Dominic Burns, Jack Christian, Robert Paschall Jr.
Screenwriter: Adam Sigal
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Future Artists Entertainment, Piccadilly Pictures, Phantasm Films, Tip-Top Productions, Legion M, Filmology Finance, Tetrad Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Smoking Throughout|Brief Partial Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2023
Runtime: 1h 36m

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