Somehow this blend of hardcore procedural and Scooby-Doo amateur sleuthing gets by on sheer energy alone.

One-Eyed Flashback is ultimately a disappointing entry in the Detective Conan feature film series, but there's just enough here to avoid it becoming a total misfire.

Like Conan, One-Eye Flashback is fun, smart and delightful. The characters introduced make the intrigue and mystery worth the journey.

A sharp whodunit hook draws you in, even for newcomers. The pacing lingers too long at times, but the intrigue lasts just enough to keep you chasing answers.