Mystery!: Inspector Lewis
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Movie Reviews of Mystery!: Inspector Lewis
Movie Review: Inspector Lewis Returns to Oxford...
Summary: 5 Stars
Kevin Whately, formerly of the "Inspector Morse" series, returns to Oxford as Inspector Robbie Lewis, just back from a tour in the British Virgin Islands and still mourning the death of his wife in a hit and run incident, in the pilot episode of "Inspector Lewis". This Brit mystery is now into its second season but the pilot sets the tone for a highly enjoyable show.
Lewis is just off the plane and still in a colorful islands shirt when he is pulled into the investigation of the murder of an American student. Paired off with young Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Lewis tracks the clues to another student, heir to an automobile family with far too many secrets. As the bodies stack up, Lewis is under the additional pressure of avoiding an unwanted school-house assignment from his new and skeptical boss, Chief Superintendent Jean Innocent.
Lewis and Hathaway will solve the case through a combination of high tech and old-fashioned sleuthing, with an intriguing assist, a clue left by Lewis' mentor Inspector Morse. In the process, the rough and ready Lewis will begin to build a dynamic partnership with the well-educated Hathaway, a former seminarian. "Inspector Lewis: The Pilot" is very highly recommended to fans of Masterpiece Mystery and the Inspector Lewis series.
Movie Review: GOOD TO SEE LEWIS AGAIN
Summary: 5 Stars
I guess this DVD could be considered a "follow-up" to "Morse" I don't necessarily think that it really is. Lewis, as "Inspector Morse's" sidekick, to me, has always stood on his own as a detective and this presentation proves that he is one darn good detective, I hope that this a beginning of a series with more episodes yet to come.
I really (and always have) liked Kevin Whatley as Inspector Lewis. This time he is on his own and is, for once, (instead of John Thaw, as Morse) allowed to be kind of cranky and a little befuddled with the "new" technology in police work.--he even orders an alcoholic drink and gets to tell his sidekick to have orange juice. In this presentation, he has a great partner in Detective Sergeant James Hathaway, as played very well by Laurence Fox. They are really a good team with Hathaway guiding Lewis through the maze of the "new" technology in police work.
This is really a good mystery--complicated enough to keep one awake and with enough twists and turns to keep one guessing "who done it?"
I really enjoyed this presentation--I WANT more Inspector Lewis.
Movie Review: Our own Robbie makes good...
Summary: 5 Stars
Kevin Whately fills our hearts with the welcome renewed pleasure of a Morse mystery--post Morse. It is fitting that Inspector Morse's long shadow haunt this first case in which Inspector Lewis returns to Oxford. I can only hope that the great writing and enthusiastic acting that characterised the original series will give new and legitimate life to this new one. I never tired of Morse's stories and if subsequent episodes continue in the searching and clever twists and turns of the original ones, I will become an undying fan to the point of creating Lewis' own website ([...]).
I unreservedly recommend this Hamlet-esque episode to all Morse fans. To those lovers of mystery and police thrillers who haven't discovered the ecstasy of a Morse adventure, I recommend acquainting yourselves with the excellent 33 episodes of Inspector Morse plus this new one.
Movie Review: LEWIS!
Summary: 5 Stars
As an avid viewer of British television and a British mystery fan, I eagerly awaited the pilot of "Inspector Lewis" on American television after the sad demise of the enigmatic "Morse." We bless and miss John Thaw.
In regards to the "Inspector Lewis" series, I am absolutely thrilled with the writing, the acting and the direction. Kevin Whately is carrying the lead brilliantly. The Lewis character reflects grief and shows strength in solving the mysteries in his way. Laurence Fox (as Lewis' DS sidekick) presents an exciting new character and develops a complimentary relationship with Lewis. I now have a collection of all available "Inspector Lewis" series and eagerly await each available season.
Kudos to the writers, producers and actors for developing a fine, strong, impressive series.
Ever onward!
Movie Review: EXCELLENT SHOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't see this show when it came out, but I certainly hope they made a lot more than one episode. Anybody who was a fan of Morse surely must be interested in the career and life of Morse's long-suffering assistant. This is the promotion Lewis and Kevin Whately deserve -- the leading detective, the star of the show. This mystery is absolutely up to the standard set by Morse, a series I was sorry to see end. Lewis' assistant here is the more intellectual and educated of the two men, whereas Morse was the more sophisticated man in the prior series. Lewis, however, is a clever man; and where cleverness leaves off, hard work and determination take over. Actually, Lewis is more sympathetic than Morse and more approachable. Yes, this one is a keeper, a film to enjoy for years to come. Let's hear it for Detective Lewis!!!