In Love and Deep Water – Movie Review
Director: Yûsuke Taki
Writer: Yûji Sakamoto (Screenplay)
Cast
- Rinko Kikuchi (Pacific Rim)
- Ryô Yoshizawa (Black Night Parade, Kingdom 3)
- Aoi Miyazaki (Wolf Children)
- Saki Takaoka (Swimming Upstream)
- Amana Okayama (The Perfect Insider)
Plot: On a massive luxury cruise ship while at sea, the loyal butler Suguru, and a mysterious woman named Chizuru cross paths as they try to uncover a murder-mystery that occurs on the ship.
Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: In Love and Deep Water starts when overly loyal butler Suguru Ubukata (Yoshizawa) learns his girlfriend isn’t joining his cruise ship. He works tirelessly to make sure every guest gets what they want. However, when Chizuru Banjaku (Miyazaki) arrives on board, she claims his partner is cheating on him, with her partner.
This cruise takes a dramatic twist when the pair and other guests witness a murder. Now, Suguru and Chizuru decide to investigate the crime, while getting closer along the way.
Verdict on In Love and Deep Water
In Love and Deep Water is a comedy mystery movie following two unlikely people who come together to solve a murder. It shows them needing to come together while dealing with their own problems to find new happiness in the aftermath of the murder.
This is a movie that looks to balance the comedy behind a mystery and romance into one story. It struggles to get enough focus on the mystery side of things, while the romance side has plenty of sparks. This is all told in a light-hearted manner that brings the entertainment throughout the movie. There is a great element of Knives Out style, mixed with the Agatha Christie stylings we have seen come out recently.
Where to Watch: In Love and Deep Water is available on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts – In Love and Deep Water is an enjoyable murder mystery movie.
