Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose

2023

Comedy / Mystery / Thriller

10
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 58% · 34 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 58% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 3710 3.7K

based on true story isle of man 1930s

Plot summary

In 1935, Hungarian-American para-psychologist Nandor Fodor began his investigation of a strange occurrence on the Isle of Man. An average British family, the Irvings, claimed to have been contacted by a mysterious entity at their farm. A talking mongoose. Named Gef (Pronounced "Jeff".)

Director

Adam Sigal Photo
Adam Sigal

Top cast

Minnie Driver Photo
Minnie Driver as Anne
Tim Downie Photo
Tim Downie as Mr. Irving
Simon Pegg Photo
Simon Pegg as Nandor Fodor
Christopher Lloyd Photo
Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Harry Price
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890.64 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   fr   dk   no   fi   sv  
23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 8
1.79 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   fr   dk   no   fi   sv  
23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 23
4.33 GB
3840*2160
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
N/A
Seeds 10

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jtrosen 4 / 10

Disappointing

This movie was barely funny and had a very thin plot. I even paid to rent it from Prime and didn't bother watching the last 30 minutes because I didn't care what happened. The actors are wasted in this. There is a summary of the Gef mongoose incident in Wikipedia. Read that if you're curious. I don't watch movies for gorgeous camera work, unfortunately, so to me this is a solid 4. I'd rather watch a gripping story on videotape. This could've been cut down to an hour, easily--not that much happens! Editing, costumes, and camera work do not make up for a poor script. If you have insomnia, this could be a good choice for you. Normally I love Simon Pegg but this was just a very boring movie. I even enjoy Jane Austen movies, and "costume dramas," as they're called, with dense dialog and no action. There was just very little to hang onto here.
Reviewed by danieljfarthing 6 / 10

Vaguely Andersonesque 1930-based true-tale drama... whose quirky style may disappoint & perplex many

In quirky 1930-based true-tale drama "Nador Fodor And The Talking Mongoose" paranormal expert / sceptic Simon Pegg (as strong as ever) with assistant Minnie Driver is invited by fellow scientist Christopher Lloyd to probe an Isle of Mann community inc Paul Kaye, Tim Downie, Errol Kaye (all good)... AND, they claim, a clairvoyant, philosophical, talking rodent. While clearly fraudulent (or is it?) the case sparks deep questions for Pegg... and for us all (or does it?). Writer / director Adam Sigal's Wes Andersonesque style doesn't follow usual movie conventions, which may make it relatively original, but will nonetheless disappoint (and even perplex) many.
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