The much anticipated film of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club is now available on Netflix. It has received fairly lukewarm reviews so far. I enjoyed the book, but it was never going to win any awards. The same applies to the film. It's good fun, but it won't win any Oscars. For me, Celia Imrie as Joyce is the best casting. She is truly wonderful.

We watched it this evening. I haven’t read the books but I can see why they would be popular.

It was okay in a Sunday teatime kinda way, would have been disappointing if I’d paid to see it at the cinema though. Agree that Celia Imrie was the best thing about it.

Absolutely love the books, the movie on the other n hand not so much.

Must admit I’m disappointed.

I also wish I could enjoy this more. I love the books and Helen and Celia are very well cast. Nice to see Naomi Ackie still getting roles too.

But Ron and Ibrahim I feel were miscast. The latter in particular just didn’t seem to radiate the character we get in the books.

I don’t mind when films leave things out because needs must but when they change the plot completely it gets irritating. It was mostly faithful but a key detail leaves me wondering how they could work around it if they get the go ahead for a sequel.

I haven’t read the books but I enjoyed the film. Very much an easy sofa watch

On 15/09/2025 at 07:19, Silas said:

I haven’t read the books but I enjoyed the film. Very much an easy sofa watch

I’d highly recommend the books, I’ve loved them.

The fifth one is out next week.

I’ve watched it again a few times now and I’m coming around to it.

After initially being disappointed I’ve really started to enjoy it for what it is.

I have not read the book, is it part of a series? I loved the film thought it was a great Sunday film, easy watching and entertaining. I would definitely read the book series if it is one, not sure I'd read if it's a stand alone book though as I know how it ends now.

I didn't like the book gave up on it, adored the movie though. It is a series so I hope the movies become a series too.

20 hours ago, Spiceboy said:

I have not read the book, is it part of a series? I loved the film thought it was a great Sunday film, easy watching and entertaining. I would definitely read the book series if it is one, not sure I'd read if it's a stand alone book though as I know how it ends now.

Yes, it is part of a series. The fifth book was published last week.

1 hour ago, Suedehead2 said:

Yes, it is part of a series. The fifth book was published last week.

Cool going to look into them then! Thanks for the heads up 😍

Funnily enough I realised by watching the film after reading the book that i had completely misunderstood the setting as described in the book.

I thought 'retirement village' was a small town where a lot of old people happened to live, not a fancy old folks' home.