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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75CNNBrian LowryCNNBrian LowryFunny, sentimental, and anchored as always by Tony Shalhoub’s “defective detective,” it’s a worthy follow-up that goes beyond just being a nostalgic exercise.
- 70ColliderIsabella SoaresColliderIsabella SoaresEven though the cast helps to nurture the sense of nostalgia in the film, it doesn't prevent the screenplay from failing to match the tone of the OG series.
- 70Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydLos Angeles TimesRobert LloydJust as pure fan service, it’s a welcome return. If you liked “Monk” you’ll obviously want to watch it — and if you’ve never seen “Monk,” you should watch “Monk.” (The entire series is streaming on Peacock as well. It’s a lot of fun.)
- 60Screen RantScreen RantThe Monk reunion is a film made for fans of the TV show — it doesn't try to go beyond that, which is ultimately good news.