Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
Synopsis
On a dark night, the Japanese police is raided by a spy. Different countries' intelligence agencies—such as England's MI6, Germany's BND, and America's CIA—as well as the FBI's secret files are going to be taken, but public safety officers lead by Tooru Amuro arrive just in time. The spy steals a car and escapes. The spy and Amuro are then locked in a dead heat on the highway, and just as it is about to cause an accident with multiple cars, the spy's car is hit by FBI agent Shuichi Akai's rifle bullet and falls of the roadway. The next day, Conan and his friends go to a newly-remodeled aquarium in Tokyo. Under the main attraction, a Ferris wheel, Conan finds an attractive woman alone and injured. Her left and right eyes are different colors. But the woman is in a state of amnesia where she doesn't even remember her own name, and the cellphone she's carrying is broken. Conan and his friends promise to help her regain her memory, so they stay with her. Throughout all this, Vermouth is watching behind the scenes. Afterwards, she pulls out a silencer and speaks into an attached intercom, "It's as planned, Gin."
Audience Consensus
Audience reactions are divided. Some viewers enjoyed the action, new characters, and Black Organization focus, deeming it a great anniversary movie. However, others criticized the lack of mystery, illogical plot points, and character issues, considering it one of the worst in the franchise, leading to significant polarization among fans.
Strengths
- Exciting action sequences and animation, especially the opening car chase.
- Enjoyable focus on the Black Organization with new character introduction.
- Soundtrack and voice acting praised for being unique and amazing.
Weaknesses
- Lack of mystery elements typical of Detective Conan.
- Ridiculous and illogical scenes, undermining the seriousness of the plot.
- Character interactions feel artificial and contrived.
- The story feels predictable and cliche.