Bill Pullman plays the detective, and Ben Stiller plays his assistant. This came out back in 1998, and it effectively disappeared. I have no idea why. The box art is pretty dull and doesn't inspire excitement. It also may have been a little ahead of the curve.
I first saw this as a VHS rental during high school. Since then, I've probably watched it around four times. Every time, it's been a really pleasant surprise. It's clever, it feels unpredictable, there's a very human element to it. This time through, I did feel like Pullman is a little less likable, since he makes reference to being on meth, something that completely slipped my attention when I was younger.
There's something very charming about this. Pullman's Zero is awkward, but his awkwardness isn't as specific as a character like Monk. Zero is unpredictable, but to make him a bit more interesting, when he's on task, he remains focused and very skilled. This is in contrast to other detectives who have flaws that infiltrate their ability to do their job.
As far as this plot moves, it ends up feeling like a very small, intimate story.
I recommend this movie to almost anyone. It's a real shame that it doesn't seem to be available on Blu-ray.
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