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MAGGIE MOORE(S)

«Maggie Moore(s)» was directed by John Slattery, is trying to find the suspects in the crime and, in the
an experienced actor best known for his role as Ro- process, lets his guard down and falls in love with
ger Sterling in the seminal series «Mad Men» Jon the nosy neighbour (Tina Fey) of one of the victims.
Hamm, the star of that series, is the protagonist of a The story is as unusual as it is hilarious, with human
black comedy in the style of a detective film. «Maggie stupidity prevailing in the face of the cunning of an
Moore(s)» is one of those movies that captivates the agent of the law. John Slattery is clearly an actor's
viewer from the first moment, bringing to mind the director, and the cast fills the film with characters
Coen brothers' «Fargo». In a quiet town, two women to suit all tastes. The film explores the subtleties of
with the same name are murdered. What was suppo- life while investigating a crime in a town full of crazy
sed to be a terrifying fright for a wife who has lost people. «Maggie Moore(s)» is an unpretentious pie-
her patience with a husband becomes a murder, and ce of pure entertainment, very funny, and filled with
everything goes downhill from there. The local she- the quality, perfect timing, and charm of Jon Hamm
riff (Jon Hamm), who is going through a heartbreak, and Tina Fey. JORGE PINTO

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