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Richard Osman's debut novel, published in 2020, was more than a bestseller: it turned the cozy detective genre into a publishing phenomenon, offering readers the comfort of Agatha Christie-style puzzles wrapped in humor and warmth. It was smart, timely, and hugely popular, sparking a wave of sequels and famous imitators. Now, Netflix is ​​bringing Richard's creation to the big screen with Chris Columbus at the helm and a cast packed with names like Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. The adaptation, while undeniably entertaining, rarely rises above the level of gentle distraction. The film is set in Coopers Chase, a retirement home that feels more like a grand English estate than a care facility. This is where four residents have formed what they call the Thursday Murder Club: Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), a former intelligence chief; Ron (Pierce Brosnan), a former union leader; Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), a retired psychiatrist; and Joyce (Celia Imrie), a nurs...