Directed by:
Rian JohnsonScreenplay:
Rian JohnsonCinematography:
Steve YedlinComposer:
Nathan JohnsonCast:
Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Noah Segan (more)VOD (1)
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World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends. (Netflix)
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first Knives Out because of the well-written story, great atmosphere, and Ana de Armas. This time, however, I was mainly faced with excessive running time, long, unnecessary explanations, and left-wing propaganda (and I'm not exactly wealthy capitalist myself). Plus, the finale played into the hands of all those crazy activists smearing mashed potatoes on works of art in galleries. This activity will soon solve all our planet's environmental problems. The main problem with the film was that it contained occasional moments that amused me, but desperately few for a movie with a running time longer than two hours. I'm not sure if Daniel Craig and Edward Norton portrayed characters influenced by COVID so well or if they were just tired. Most of the characters (if not all) lacked depth; the plot was sometimes boring and occasionally even irritating, so I'm obviously not impressed. / Lesson learned: An idiot in charge is not an unusual phenomenon. 3*-.
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I was surprised that Rian Johnson sent the sequel to one of the most entertaining detective films in recent years straight to Netflix. But I get it — when it comes to choosing between theaters and VOD services, money talks. That said, this movie doesn't disgrace Netflix at all. Finally! While it didn’t captivate me as much as the first one, which was surprisingly brilliant in its detective quality, this sequel still delivers. By now, viewers have certain expectations and know that Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc is something to look forward to, and he doesn’t disappoint. The downside is the overly complex plot, its length, and some of the characters. However, these are minor issues compared to the fact that I had a great time watching it. For a five-star rating, it needed a bit more of that unexpected twist — something the first movie had.
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I never would have thought that Daniel Craig, after finishing his iconic role as James Bond, would find a franchise that suits him so well. But his character, the eccentric detective Benoit Blanc, along with the fresh directorial vision of Rian Johnson, is truly impressive. Compared to the first installment, everything is even more spectacular; just moving to a sunny island in the Aegean Sea has been a boon for the series. The performances are absolutely perfect, and I fell in love with every character (Edward Norton probably takes the lead :D). The screenplay is incredibly well-thought-out, the audiovisual aspects are flawless (with an excellent soundtrack), and the brilliant ending leaves you anything but indifferent. So, what could I possibly criticize? Perhaps just the excessive number of pop culture references and allusions. Even for me, there were too many (though Jeremy Renner’s spicy sauce joke was amusing). I need a third installment right now. In the realm of classic detective stories, this feels like a revelation. I give it 8.5/10.
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Daniel Craig does a credible job, his detective character fits him like a tailored suit, and he enjoys playing that character to the maximum delight of the viewer. The costumes and the interiors and exteriors in the second Knives Out adventure are also great. The other characters arouse the viewers’ interest in unravelling the mystery and, mainly, revealing their true relationship with their host, a billionaire played by Edward Norton. However, the denouement is in no way surprising or clever, which makes the film merely a pleasant, colorful diversion with a refined style.
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I didn't appreciate the first film until a second viewing, but Glass Onion won me over almost immediately. It's as if Rian Johnson needed Knives Out mainly to present Benoit Blanc in a somewhat more classic story, and once he succeeded with that, he could go all in. Yes, the plot is reliably well known to fans of whodunits, but the way the script plays with it this time is much more refined. From the beginning there is something different, but you don’t know what. The more or less likeable characters do weird things, but you don’t know why, and there are some celebrity cameos. And then, the first half the film goes by and there's an absolutely amazing twist that turns almost everything upside down, and the fun can continue in an even wilder vein until the explosive finale. The direction, the script, the actors, the music, really, everything is impeccable. And Daniel Craig, he’s just flawless. You'll enjoy his every gesture, every line, and after one of the funniest monologues I've heard at the end of a whodunit, you'll want to read "Benoit Blanc will return" at the end of the credits.
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