The Tameside Radio presenter and movie fanatic has been to watch a whodunnit comedy which has just hit the big screen.

Last weekend saw no film making more than £1 million at the UK Box Office for the second time in a month, adding grist to the mill of the current Cineworld argument that there's been a lack of blockbusters this year. In fairness, Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis have been pretty huge, along with Sing 2 at the start of the year and the rather enjoyable Minions disco-themed adventure The Rise of Gru.

I was one of just four people watching a screening of See How They Run on Tuesday afternoon. Admittedly, I often attend screenings at quieter times of the day, due to my rather random work schedule, but it was still a little surprising that I made up a quarter of the audience. In spite of that, it's a film I'd recommend, especially if you're a fan of 80s classic Clue. It strongly channels those vibes.

Set in 1952, a year before Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the movie takes us into the world of London's West End, behind the scenes of the 'Queen of Crime' Agatha Christie's famous Mouse Trap at the art deco Ambassadors Theatre. Plans for a movie spin-off come to an abrupt halt when a pivotal member of the crew is bumped off, and seasoned yet cynical Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) is dispatched by Scotland Yard to investigate, along with rookie cop Constable Stalker (the awesome Saoirse Ronan). As the cast assemble, keen to continue with the next night's show, everyone is a potential suspect.

We are treated to red herrings, plot twists aplenty, and lots of tongue-in-cheek moments in the script. It's not one yuo're going to be talking about too much afterwards, but it washes over you pleasantly. And sometimes, that's exactly what I'm looking for in a film, especially after a rather harrowing couple of weeks of real life events.

Ronan's deadpan delivery is a real highlight, and the whole movie almost winks at the camera at its own existence, letting us in on the joke. Don't go expecting an intricate plot or much thought-provoking dialogue, but if you like this kind of genre, it's definitely a worthy addition. As they say at the end, once you've found out the ending, in the fine tradition of the Mouse Trap, don't go blabbing! That play is still going strong in real life after all, after an incredible 70 years. I saw it once, and really enjoyed it, but can't remember who did it, so I can't spoil it for you if you've not got round to going yet. Top tip - avoid Cats in the West End (and the Judi Dench movie for that matter). Furballs would have been preferable.

A busy week of films ahead for me, so I'll be letting you know my verdict on Bodies Bodies Bodies, Don't Worry Darling and the new Clooney & Roberts romantic comedy Ticket To Paradise next week. Always up for your recommendations of stuff to watch too. It's alex.cann@questmedianetwork.co.uk. Happy film watching!

You can listen to Alex every weekday from 7am to 11am and on the 'Super Scoreboard' show on Saturdays from 3pm to 7pm, on Tameside Radio 103.6FM. 

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