I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Hands down, the best mystery and BIGGEST surprise ending in the series. The jokes and repartee are first class, lots of excellent supporting roles and by keeping a tight rein on the 'Thin Man Formula' it keeps everything fresh. You've got just enough drinking jokes (Nick's on the wagon because they're visiting his folks) but the scenes when his dad thinks he's drunk make up for it. Mercifully, they left Nick, Jr. at home - family stuff hurts the chemistry of Nick and Nora more than anything. Also,there is exactly the right amount of Asta. And of course, as everyone suspects, Asta is their 'real' child.Not as many rough characters interacting with Nick in this one, but Nora herself inadvertently lapsing into criminal lingo as she tells the story about 'Stinky Davis' to her staid in-laws is even better! Also, you got the wonderful Edward Brophy, who specialized in comic gangster roles, posing as as the most improbable of 'greeting card salesmen' - his 'made up shop talk' is hilarious. And the great Anne Revere (later black-listed) acts to the hilt in a small but juicy dramatic role - you'd swear that 'Red Annie' was doing Brecht! I dare you to find one minute of Anne Revere on screen in ANY film in which she was not TOTALLY mesmerizing.Director Thorpe was not quite 'One-Shot Van Dine' the best Thin Man director but he seldom puts his foot wrong. Boring camera placements and indifferent staging if you care about that, but when your listening to Nick and Nora sparring you don't really notice.

A unique and creative plot, and sans baby, this installment feels more like the first two than even Shadow did.Nick and Nora have grown entirely comfortable with one another, and while the comfort zone herein is not quite as cute and sweet as before, it is, nonetheless adorable. Nick is again sober for this one, and Nora seems a bit concerned that Nick isn't quite himself anymore. NOT an attitude most wives would adopt. William Davenport, illustrious silent film director, contributes a stellar performance as Nick's father.And this time, it's NOT the mob, see. It's small town, small minds, and small ideas, but Nick doesn't let any of it get him down. With Nora at his side, Nick can still do anything. -LOL- Honestly, this one is my favorite of the run, and the added fact that Nick isn't drinking throughout the film makes it all that much more enjoyable for me.It rates an 8.0/10 from...the Fiend :.

If a Thin Man movie is on, it's always watchable. What gets me is that in movies these days if the plot runs thin, the director warms up some pixels and amps up the special effects.Back in the day, when the plot got thin, there weren't a lot of optical effects, so the director leaned on the writer and actors and got great dialogue and snappy acting.This Thin Man has a plot as thin as a 1940's projection screen. As long as Nick, Nora, and Asta, and the supporting cast is up for the fun and mayhem, though, plot doesn't seem to matter so much.I thought the last reel dragged on in comparison to the rest of the film, but there are some great scenes and snappy jokes throughout the film.And where do sailors learn to dance like that?!?

Although we get a fairly sanitized version of Nick and Nora this is a very delightful installment of the Thin Man franchise. The story is entertaining and sparks fly between Nick and Nora. The chemistry was never better. Never mind that Nick's family doesn't quite match what we know about him. The crime plot is also good and not quite as obviuously an alibi for a film as an the third part for example. I think this is the episode that shows Myrna Loy to her best advantage. She wears a very sexy suit (and no bra) and looks a complete knock out. I felt slightly embarrassed having the hots for a woman who is older than my granny.