
When 10-year old Olivia's Mom goes on a business trip for the weekend, she leaves Olivia home alone with her 17-year-old brother Miles in charge. The first night, Olivia falls asleep on the couch, and wakes up, not realizing how late it is. She walks her dog Charlie without Miles knowing, and witnesses a young woman being kidnapped on the empty New York City streets. Olivia runs home and tells Miles, but he doesn't believe her. The next morning, she explains what happened to ... (Full plot summary below)
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When 10-year old Olivia's Mom goes on a business trip for the weekend, she leaves Olivia home alone with her 17-year-old brother Miles in charge. The first night, Olivia falls asleep on the couch, and wakes up, not realizing how late it is. She walks her dog Charlie without Miles knowing, and witnesses a young woman being kidnapped on the empty New York City streets. Olivia runs home and tells Miles, but he doesn't believe her. The next morning, she explains what happened to local cops, and they don't believe her either! Only a cynical female detective named Dottie (played by Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon) listens to Olivia, but she too is skeptical. Undaunted, Olivia bravely launches her own investigation, putting herself into perilous situations. Her can-do spirit ignites one extraordinary adventure after another. Can she outwit the bad guys and convince her brother and Dottie of the truth in time to save the day?
Leave your thoughts about Ace the Case: Manhattan Mystery.
| AV ClubNathan RabinToo violent and dark for kids but too juvenile and bland for grown-ups. |
| Film Journal InternationalDavid NohThis kiddie crime caper promises fun, but delivers clueless disappointment instead. |
| User ReviewSusan SSuch a fun, sweet movie! Ripley is an amazing talent! |
| User ReviewMatthew RRipley Sobo will become a household name in no time! Such a fun flick for young film lovers to start transitioning into a more mature film. |
| User ReviewJoseph JIf an adult viewer can suspend disbelief and put themselves in the kid's shoes, Manhattan comes off as a terrifying, terrifying ride. |
| User ReviewGeorge MThis is a really fun and funny movie all the way through. Great cast as well to back up Susan Sarandon - you might recognize Lev Gorn from "The Wire," the greatest TV show of all time. The critics have this one wrong - it's like Home Alone for a new generation. Exciting for kids, and quirky enough to keep adults entertained. |
| User ReviewNathan Cmovie for kids that is totally watch-able for adults |
| User ReviewJohn KStunned by bad reviews. My family and friends loved this movie. Strange that I just read an article that Hollywood makes same dumb movie over and over. This film comes along and is so original, funny, and clever, then they bash it. Don't get it. Go see it with your kids -- you'll like it. |
| User ReviewMargo PSusan Sarandon is playful and awesomely young in this kids whodunit. The music is fun and it opens with a great shot of Manhattan. There's a love-able brother/sister relationship that plays center stage and an awesome dog named Charlie for comedic relief. I saw this a few days ago with my kids and it was great. Overall, a great plot, and some good comedy. |
| User ReviewChris MToo violent and dark for kids but too juvenile and bland for grown-ups. Tween detective story is surprisingly violent, dark in tone. A caper movie runs on calibrated chaos. Too much randomness makes the gears grind; too little and it feels overdetermined. Ace the Case has both problems. How is this PG-13? |