Mystery, suspense, intrigue with terrific performance by Rowan Atkinson-Maigret investigating the identity of some ruthless and mean murderers , while plunging into the bloody Parisian underworld. As always, this film occurs in Paris, and surroundings , in Picardy , there happening a murder series. Maigret's officers are the expert elite of the Brigade Criminelle at the Quay Des Orfevres , as they are called upon to assist in the case of three vicious murders , a slaughter carried out at farm houses in Picardy but Maigret is intrigued when a man phoning him to say he fears he is about to be murdered and calling himself only 'Nina's husband' . Inspector Jules Maigret (Rowan Atkinson) sets out to hunt for a serial killer . Along the way Maigret is helped by his underlings (Inspector Janvier : Shaun Dingwall and Inspector LaPointe : Leo Staar , among them). In the meantime Maigret walking outside and taking his lit pipe out of his mouth . To help solve the murders Maigret leaving fake tracks and even as a decoy posing as a restaurant owner along with his wife Madame Maigret (Lucy Cohu) . By the way , discovering sartorial evidence against an allegedly guilty . Meanwhile , it's developed a pursuit through the Paris slums , in order to chase the murderer . An elegant man is the main suspect, detective Maigret becomes extremely involved into investigation and pulls off a cat and mouse game with the killer . The obstinate inspector winds up pitting rival against each other in order to destroy him in a relentless chase .

This is an extraordinary and magnificent study in crime displaying thriller , tension , plot twists and being quite entertaining , though some moments result to be slow-moving . Here Maigret is called upon to lend its expertise in tracking down the cruel gang responsable of a massacre , as he is resolute in investigating the astonishing murders in Picardy and about an obscure anonymous Parisian, an investigation that ultimately links and solves both related crimes . Mysterious events , grisly killings , suspenseful happenings with awesome acting by Rowan Atkinson-Maigret investigating the murderer's identity , and he even sets a trap to catch the murderer . The pace is good , alert , nimbly done .This movie is concise , sharp , practical , each actor is cut out for the part . Interesting and exciting battle of wits between the intelligent detective and a quirky villain. The story explores the dynamics of pathological behaviour and very much in the style of psychoanalytic descriptions fitting fairly to George Simenon novels . The camera-work is sleek , but what actually makes this film a major work is that the authors are true to the spirit of Simenon : peculiar roles tremendously affected into the deeps of human desperation , as the obstinate Maigret and murderers disillusioned with human nature and terrible with those who are victims . Casting is frankly outstanding . It stars the usual comical actor Rowan Atkinson , here he plays the character in such a vibrantly nuanced manner, as that of a man who is measured, but very engaged in walking the streets and getting into the nitty gritty of each case . Rowan Atkinson as stubborn detective is top-notch, the film benefits from a great interpretation : Atkinson gives life to his determined-serious-exhausted "commissaire" , he is finely accompanied by Lucy Cohu as Madame Maigret who plays subtly and with welcome restraint his loving wife , while John Light shines as the elegant but dangerous villian . Atkinson is perfectly cast as the world-weary Police Inspector who is pondering retirement when the re-emergence of a heinous nemesis - a serial-killer who kills and stabs to get his goals , at whatever means , and Maigret taunts him and back into action with a supremely clever plan to trap the murderer . It packs an awesome cinematography by cameraman Dirk Nel who shows splendidly the Paris streets , though mostly made in studios, and exteriors filmed on location in Szentendre , Budapest , Hungary (1950's Paris) . The motion picture was allrightly directed by Jon East . He proves a past master at creating a stifling , murky atmosphere night scenes, a hot stormy weather, foggy streets , managing to make the tension rise and swell regularly until it explodes in a triple climax .

This Psychological Suspense story is based on George Simenon legendary detective , being one of the most-adapted Simenon stories . George Simenon's Maigret has been adapted on several cinematic rendition and TV series . As Maigret was played by Basil Sidney ( The lost life,TV, 59) , Gino Cervi (Maigret in Pigalle, 67) , Rupert Davies (series from 60s) , Richard Harris (TV, 1988), Michael Gambon (TV,1993) , Sergio Castellitto (2004) . But specially by Jean Gavin who played 'Maigret tend un piège' (1958) , 'Maigret and the St Fiacre case (59)' , among others . In Hollywood was realized by Burguess Meredith 'The man on the Eiffel tower' (1949) with Charles Laughton as Maigret . And ¨Maigret sets a trap¨ (2016) with Rowan Atkinson , Luci Cohu , Shaun Dingwall , Fiona Lewis . Rating : Good , notable and worth watch checking out. The movie will appeal to Rowan Atkinson fans and intrigue lovers , as it contains a highly suspense.