Psych (2006) Review in 2025
A young FBI agent, Shawn Spencer, uses his exceptional observational skills to solve crimes in the fictional town of Santa Barbara, California.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
This movie is suitable for family viewing, but parental discretion is advised due to some mild language and comedic violence.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you enjoy comedy-crime mysteries. However, it's not a must-see, and it's not particularly memorable.
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Shawn Spencer, a young FBI agent, uses his exceptional observational skills to solve crimes in the fictional town of Santa Barbara, California. With the help of his best friend, Burton 'Gus' Guster, Shawn creates a fake psychic detective agency to help the police solve cases, while also dealing with his estranged father, Henry Spencer, a former homicide detective.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging, but it's not particularly original. The show's concept is clever, but it's not fully developed in this first movie.
acting8.00/10
The acting is good, especially from James Roday and Dulé Hill. They bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to their roles.
characters8.00/10
The characters are well-developed and likable, especially Shawn and Gus. Their banter and chemistry are entertaining to watch.
direction6.00/10
The direction is decent, but it's not particularly impressive. The pacing is a bit slow at times, and the editing could be tighter.
cinematography5.00/10
The cinematography is average. The camera work is not particularly noteworthy, and the lighting could be better.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The show's concept is clever, and the characters are well-developed and likable. The acting is good, and the banter between Shawn and Gus is entertaining to watch.
Cons
The story is not particularly original, and the direction is decent but not impressive. The cinematography is average, and the pacing could be tighter.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a fake psychic, I'm a real detective with a gift."
"I'm not a psychic, I'm a detective with a gift."
"You're not a detective, you're a fake psychic."
