A new family film built around a murder mystery starring sheep has won over one skeptical reviewer, who said the movie became one of their favorite family films of the year. The review from KSL News came after the writer admitted they did not know what to expect before watching.
At the center of the story is a kind-hearted sheep herder found dead under suspicious circumstances, and the sheep in his care are convinced something far more sinister happened to him. Before his death, the shepherd had been reading murder mystery novels to the flock every night, and they set out to solve the case themselves.
That setup gives the film room for suspicious villagers, hidden motives, red herrings, shocking twists and a steady trail of clues. The reviewer compared its mystery mechanics to Knives Out, Clue and Charade, saying the movie keeps the whodunit engine moving while still leaving space for jokes and surprises.
The family test appeared to be part of the point. The reviewer said their 15-year-old enjoyed trying to crack the mystery, their 13-year-old was hooked by the humor and twists, and their 9-year-old stayed fully invested in the sheep, loudly accusing different characters every 10 minutes. The reviewer and their wife, they said, had just as much fun as the kids.
That broad appeal is what makes the review stand out. It is a film review rather than a report about a release or production milestone, and its case is simple: the movie works because it gives children enough color and comedy to stay locked in while giving adults a clean mystery to follow. In the end, the reviewer did not just warm to it — they said it landed as one of the best family films they had seen this year.
