A married detective duo unravels a kidnapping plot with broad humor and campy, brisk mystery.
Crowd-pleasing and pulpy, with big broad humor. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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After starting their own detective agency, Nick and Audrey Spitz land a career-making case when their billionaire pal is kidnapped from his wedding.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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