Nancy Drew

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 19, 2026 The Nancy Drew film is an okay, middle-of-the-road mystery adventure that never quite reaches its full potential. It tries to modernize the classic teen detective character, and while Emma Roberts does a solid job in the lead role, the story feels fairly predictable and light on real tension or clever twists. The tone leans heavily toward family-friendly comedy rather than a true mystery, which makes it entertaining at times but also a bit forgettable. There are some fun moments and a decent sense of charm, especially in Nancy’s curiosity and determination, but the stakes never feel all that important. Supporting characters are serviceable but not especially memorable, and the plot wraps up in a very safe, formulaic way. Overall, it’s not a bad watch, just a very average one. A harmless 5/10 mystery that works best as casual background viewing rather than a standout detective story. See more Monty G @Montyginger Jan 15, 2026 It’s was one of my favorite movies growing up. Emma Roberts as Nancy Drew is everything ! And she will always be the original Nancy for me See more Matthew D @OceanSage Nov 16, 2025 Emma Roberts is absolutely adorable as the chic detective Nancy Drew. Director Andrew Fleming’s (The Craft) family mystery comedy Nancy Drew (2007) is a wonderful blast from the past. Fleming’s direction is very fast and playful with an engaging mystery. He gives us all the clues and lets our imagination run wild with the possible solutions as things unravel. Writers Tiffany Paulsen and Andrew Fleming came up with a cool mystery about a dead actress, her haunted mansion, and a missing will. I had so much fun revisiting this delightful movie. Casting director Pam Dixon cast the perfect Nancy Drew in Emma Roberts. I love that Rachael Leigh Cook and Bruce Willis have roles in this one. Emma Roberts is super cute and precocious as the preppy sleuth Nancy Drew. She delivers lines with a furious speed. Her perky personality fits Nancy Drew for a bubbly, entertaining lead performance. Roberts is one of my favorite actresses ever since I saw Nancy Drew as a kid. I cared about her as she is constantly put in danger. Emma Roberts excels at comedy, drama, and mystery in Nancy Drew. Rachael Leigh Cook is so sweet and brave as the lost daughter Jane Brighton. Cook is so cool for guest starring in Nancy Drew. Josh Flitter’s chubby comedy relief character Corky Veinshtein is funny and silly. Max Thieriot is very nice and protective as Nancy Drew’s love interest boy Ned Nickerson. Tate Donovan is amusing as the worried father Carson Drew. Marshall Bell is wonderful as the old caretaker John Leshing. Laura Harring is stunning as usual as the ghost of actress Dehlia Draycott. Barry Bostwick gets a great supporting role as the lawyer Dashiel Zachary Biedermeyer. Daniella Monet’s jealous bully Inga Veinshtein and Kelly Vitz’ schoolgirl mean girl Trish are fun side characters. Bruce Willis’ friendly cameo as himself is great like Adam Goldberg’s mean director. Chris Kattan’s goofy burglar is a riot in the cold opening. Lindsay Sloane’s sassy saleswoman. Editor Jeff Freeman’s swift cutting makes for a lively adventure. Cinematographer Alexander Gruszynski’s striking wide shots and medium shots really just follow Emma Roberts around. The moody lighting by James Plannette looks awesome for such a small movie. Production designer Tony Fanning’s big manor set is gorgeous. Todd Cherniawsky’s art direction and Kathy Lucas’ fancy furnishings look spectacular. Composer Ralph Sall’s moody jazz score is insanely cool for Nancy Drew. It feels old time-y, but with a pleasant modern freshness. Sound designer Gregory King, Doug Hemphill, Shaughnessy Hare, Ron Bartlett, Yann Delpuech, and Eric Flickinger capture car horns, explosions, and screams throughout Nancy Drew. Costume designer Jeffrey Kurland’s adorable outfits for Emma Roberts are iconic. He nails Nancy Drew’s preppy and chic style. Makeup by Julie Hewett and Julie Kristy for Emma Roberts is so cute and natural on her. The sleek, straight hairstyling for Emma Roberts by Marie Larkin Medusah and Soo-Jin Yoon looks immaculate. In all, Emma Roberts is fabulous as the teenage detective Nancy Drew in one of her cutest movies. It’s a wonderful 99 minute family film that’s always fun to revisit. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Oct 6, 2023 Roberts is all that works here. It unintentionally feels like Batman 66. See more Jul 18, 2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 39 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jun 20, 2022 Its my favorite movie of all time!!! FOR ME ITS PERFECT!! I LOVE IT!! See more Read all reviews

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