take it as a new show!
8 / 1020 Sep 2002
I'm a fan of the original actually, but this one isn't half bad. Matsumoto is a very different Kindaichi--not really that funny, exaggerated or cute as Tsuyoshi. But it is definitely more down-to-earth while Tsuyoshi's was more like the manga.
The cinematography was definitely an improvement. But to really enjoy it, don't expect the same feeling the original gave you!