Is The Last Supper Detective Tono Kazuyuki and the Seven Suspects Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2011)

📖 The Core Premise

The Last Supper Detective Tono Kazuyuki and the Seven Suspects stands as a 2011 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the TV Movie landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "On the first day of opening, a small Italian restaurant is set on fire, killing three customers, and the unidentified survivor, who was injured and taken to hospital, somehow escapes. Detective Tono and his team, who are renowned for their interrogation skills, realise from evidence left at the scene that there are still survivors who have fled the scene. After obtaining information about the customers from the owner-chef, who was slightly injured, Tono visits the suspects, but they all seem to be acting strangely and are hiding something. The hidden relationship between the suspects, who seemed unrelated, is then revealed."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Koichi Sato attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good TV Movie. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is The Last Supper Detective Tono Kazuyuki and the Seven Suspects worth your time? If you appreciate TV Movie films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, The Last Supper Detective Tono Kazuyuki and the Seven Suspects misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 141 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.