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28 September 2007 at 11:49 AM | by Lilith, with Pierspaul

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Detectives release news!

Finally, we can bring you some good news about the long-awaited release of Watching the Detectives! According to The Hollywood Reporter:

The screwball romantic comedy Watching the Detectives starring Lucy Liu and Cillian Murphy, will be released in North America early next year via Peace Arch Entertainment.

Want something more definite than "early next year"? How does February 14th sound? According to MovieWeb:

Peach Arch president and COO John Flock stated, "Its the right film for us because you don't see a lot of good independent romantic comedies." The film is eyeing a Valentine Day release date.

A review of the film recently popped up at the Glen Diary blog (probably seen at Detectives' premiere last spring) with praise for both Cillian and Lucy's performances:

Watching the Detectives is mostly about this odd relationship, and it really wouldn't work if not for the chemistry of its two leads, who create a similar dynamic as Jonathan Demme's Something Wild. It's certainly a nice stretch for Murphy to be doing this kind of comedy and he's really likeable in a similar way as John Cusack or Steve Carell in 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Lucy Liu somehow manages to make the bratty 6-year-old demeanor of Violet adorable and even endearing. The Cusack comparisons even extends to Neil’s video store setting and the patter among Neil's nerdy coworkers, which is similar to that of High Fidelity.

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Anonymous
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Reply #9 on : Thu November 20, 2008, 14:47:31
I can't wait!!!
kiwi
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Reply #8 on : Sun September 30, 2007, 20:12:17
ok so hmmm Here in Mex we are still waiting for twtstb so I guess WTD is going to be release in ten years :( but in ten years for sure I will scan some pics for u guys!
ah and John Cusak ans Steve that's something! wow
Thanks for the news
Nancy
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Reply #7 on : Sat September 29, 2007, 14:28:07
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic by the by.
Nancy
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Reply #6 on : Sat September 29, 2007, 14:27:38
Great. Now let's just hope they don't change the date like they did with Sunshine and TWTSTB.
QuietOne
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Yea!!!
Reply #5 on : Fri September 28, 2007, 21:17:06
Finally the perfect valentine's gift. Who needs roses when you have Cillian in "a steamy love scene".
Kizuna
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Reply #4 on : Fri September 28, 2007, 14:26:43
Awesome! The release date for WtD is great news indeed.
Annie
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Love you back!
Reply #3 on : Fri September 28, 2007, 13:02:14
You do such a great job, and I know everyone appreciates it!
Mairna Rice
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FABULOUS!!!
Reply #2 on : Fri September 28, 2007, 12:56:40
What fabulous news. I scour the internet almost daily to find news abut the release of this film, and once again it is you gals that make it happen!

For me, The CillianSite and Cillian Murphy are the best!

A million thanks!
Melty_Girl
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"steamy love scene"
Reply #1 on : Fri September 28, 2007, 12:34:52
I like that Glen Diary says that "Neil and Violet hook up in a steamy love scene". Sounds yummy!