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Knives Out 2019

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Shout by Neal Mahoney
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BlockedParent2019-11-30T22:21:45Z— updated 2020-01-26T00:23:05Z

It's so much fun. It knows what type of movie it is and delivers. The story kept me on my toes. The ensemble cast is terrific. Chris Evans having a blast playing an asshole, Ana de Armas is great, and Daniel Craig playing a detective with a funny accent is a treat. I want to see this again knowing the plot so I can look for all the subtle foreshadowing.

After a rewatch I am even more impressed with how good the script is and how much is set up and paid off. This one is of the better movies of the year.

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This movie outsmarted me at every turn!! I loved it. So fun.

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The trailer is totally misleading. It has a montage of different scenes that if you put them together they are fun and clever but that is. The movie was nothing like that, not remotely funny, an meh mystery, total waist of the cast, the jokes were a bit dud. And the big twist totally underwhelming. Literally nothing to keep you at the edge of the seat.
I totally fine example of a "good promotion" of a over hyped and overated movie.

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My House My rules My coffee

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I'll be honest, after the rave reviews this film received, I was expecting more. It's still enjoyable and I had a good time watching it, but some of the cast was wasted, and its not the Agatha Christie beater that it was sometimes made out to be. Despite my gripes, it is well worth watching.

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I love detective mysteries, seen and read so many of them. I must be spoiled by good ones because this one was not one of them. And on top of that, I hated most of the performances. Feels like they wanted to prop the meh story with good casting, but they failed, miserably. Most of the actors are maybe 5-10 minutes in total in the movie, just so they could put them on the cover. Really don't understand the good ratings this got.

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Good but not great. As soon as Harlan's death happened in the first half hour, it was immediately obvious what the plot twist was going to be. He actually basically spells it out for us when he is bluntly discussing with Marta what would happen "if someone were to switch the vials." That was fine by me as I was hoping there would be more layers of mystery that added on and proved me wrong but apparently this movie wasn't expecting too much of its audience's intelligence as the fact that the medicine had already been switched was apparently the whole reveal. Even the identity of the murderer became immediately apparent once the character got some screen time.

I wouldn't exactly call it a "web of lies" so much as a bunch of small, inconsequential lies that didn't really have anything to do with the ending. The majority of the characters were just props and basically none were utilized for anything other than the initial interviews. Maybe I'm missing something but there are far cleverer movies than this one and overall this is just Daniel Craig talking in an annoying Southern drawl for two hours with little else happening.

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Shout by Nancy L Draper
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BlockedParent2019-12-10T01:31:18Z— updated 2019-12-27T14:34:03Z

Absolutely delightful. You don't have to be a Miss Maple or Hercule Poirot fan to enjoy this movie, but it will let you in on the inside jokes. This whole script is written and performed with its tongue firmly in its cheek. It is a wonderful parody with a great cast. It acrobatically delivers its twists within twists. Thoroughly entertaining. I give this film an 8.5 (delightful) out of 10. [Mystery Parody]

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I am not completely sure what to say. The acting was decent and the story was only half predictable, but in general it was rather mäh.
A bit too long and not as exciting as the high ratings would lead you to expect. Nice evening filler but that’s it. Daniel Craig‘s accent is horrible (not his performance but that his character had this annoying, out of place accent).

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It was a fun movie, even if a bit messy and with a rather unsatisfying ending.

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An absolute blast.
One of my faves.
Great story, great acting.

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A unique, well-directed and engaging film, with a plot that has the perfect blend of mystery, drama and comedy.

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Top quality cast... medium entertainment...low replayability

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It's a fairly okay movie with a plot twist that is rather unexpected. I would not watch it at the cinema, but I do recommend watching it on an evening on the sofa with loved ones - especially if you enjoy the board game Cluedo!

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This movie is, to put it mildly, boring. At no point does it grab your attention or try to draw you into the story, but if you miss 10 seconds of it you will be totally lost and confused.

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Feel a little cheated that the revealed the solution without letting us see the report or the grandma interview, but those are minor quibbles. A very fun movie.

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I'm sorry but what was the twist? This was very predictable.

Nonetheless very entertaining movie tho. Good job.

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For me, "Knives Out" is the cinematic equivalent of a cozy blanket on a cold winter day. I could watch this stylish, clever, atmospheric, and funny whodunit over and over again. Every time I get a comforting, warm feeling. The cast as a whole is fantastic, but Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc is the standout. He is clearly having the time of his life, and the viewer can tell. I wouldn't mind seeing more Benoit Blanc stories if director Rian Johnson and Craig keep having so much fun with the character.

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This is the most overrated piece of art I have seen in recent times.

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Oh I LOVE a good classic, fantastically twisted crime mystery like this
How truly fantastic.

I really liked how the first reaction about seeing a dead body is not a girl screaming and dropping her shit… but really just… staring and dropping it because you space out.

That fake window was really cool.

Daniel Craig with a southern accent is the weirdest thing I’ve heard in a week.

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A different take on the murder mystery genre and I was so here for it, reminded me of the board game cluedo. It was fun watching it with the family, everyone was making a prediction about how the movie was going in order to brag later on at the end of the movie about being right. We were all way off. Looking back now, there were subtle hints and foreshadowing but most of them flew over my head. I did pick something up in the final act about the who but couldn’t piece together the how. Stellar cast with great acting from everyone, would definitely recommend

Story = 8

Cinematography = 8

Soundtrack = 8

Production Design = 8

Acting = 8


Overall score = 8/10

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Here is this...and there is Tenet. This is what masterpiece looks like. Everything makes sense at the end. I didn't act like I understood everthing at the end of Tenet. But at the end of this, I felt content completely, because each of my questions found an answer. Was worth spending 2 hours watching it and recommend everyone of you who seeks for a review that supports your desire to watch it. Go on, watch it and give me a like afterwards.

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From writer/director Rian Johnson comes the murder mystery Knives Out. When Harlan Thrombey is found dead of an apparent, but suspicious, suicide renowned detective Benoit Blanc is hired to uncover the truth. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, and Christopher Plummer, the performances are especially good. And Johnson does an impressive job at constructing the mystery, along with devising clues that lead Blanc to unravel it. Additionally, Nathan Johnson provides an exceptional score that compliments the tone and heights the tension and suspense. Entertaining and fun, Knives Out is a captivating whodunit.

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That's what happens when Edgar Wallace has sex with Agatha Christine, the most brilliant crime thriller in film history!

Admittedly the storyline is not new, but the cast is great and the many twists and turns within the story are set incredibly perfectly.

Furthermore, with the abundance of characters, all of which have their own little storyline, designed so that you don't lose track of the main story in any way.

A classic-style crime thriller, with which you are excited from the start, with an even more grandiose ending.

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[Amazon] Marta's family watches an episode of "Murder, She Wrote" (1984-1996) on television while an Agatha Christie plot unfolds at the Thrombey mansion. Although some characters seem cut out in the editing room (Jaeden Martell) and the political messages are forced, it is a enjoyable film with actors devoted to the caricature and some well-crafted twists.

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The movie was fun and there's definitely some twists. The only thing is that there was no anticipation. The murder appears to be solved early on and by the time we realize there was more we missed, it was already over. So, there wasn't the same "who dunnit" on your toes feel to it. But it was well done, in an ironic kind of way. Still fun to watch

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When the end credit rolled and it said "Written and Directed by Rian Johnson" I was so surprised. How can Star Wars: The Last Jedi be such a mess and this movie be so great?

This movie is great. It's fun, entertaining has great characters and genuinely hooks you so you want to find out what happens next. It has a sniff of social commentary but it isn't in your face nor does it feel like the movie is preaching to you. Great entertaining movie 8/10

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Very good movie! Truly entertaining.

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Not really sure what Daniel Craig’s accent was all about, but overall an intriguing watch. I enjoyed coming up with far more possible theories throughout. Was also strange seeing Captain America all smarmy. Oh, and Marta was quite fit.

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Wonderful plot lot of twists and great acting, this movie is a misy watch

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This was my second viewing. Now I adore this film even more. I have always been a fan of Rian Johnson since Brick. This dude just knows how to tell a thrilling story.

The way in which Rian has mixed black humour inside a whodunit is commendable. It has been a long time since a whodunit of this calibre has come out of Hollywood. Love it!

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This movie blew me away, I can't believe me didn't watch this sooner.

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Damn! That was a fucking good movie! I really enjoyed it from the beginning till the end! Awesome!

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10/10 Daniel Craig is hot

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it's a masterpiece must watch.

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Oh dear, another movie that the trailer makes it more interesting than the movie actually is. I really wanted to like/enjoy this, but it was drawn out and not at all funny. I knew who the baddy was the second he/she showed up in the movie. That's pretty bad when I can figure it out that soon in a movie!! 4/10

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Half way though I was convinced that this was an average 'Who done it' movie, but in the second half I was truly lost in a wtf is going on. Nice ending.

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A fantastic movie. Made the whole theater laugh while also keeping everyone on the edge of their seat. Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Shout by PorterUk
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BlockedParent2019-11-29T14:02:45Z— updated 2020-08-08T03:22:31Z

Think Coen Brothers meets Wes Anderson and then dilute it. Very, very good but not great.

An excellent whodunit in the traditional sense. Very enjoyable, keeps you guessing and I doubt you'd be able to read the twists that come throughout.

Only ropey bit is Daniel Craig's accent...

8.75/10

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Saw this last night as the closing film of Fantastic Fest -- an absolute treat. It's described as a whodunnit and that's accurate, but there is a definite twist on that theme. A shame it won't be out for general viewing for 2 more months.. I want to talk to people about it!

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Shout by kinky
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Well, this was no Poirot (despite Daniel Craig's best efforts to accomplish a peculiar accent), but it was a nice spin on the old Clue board game formula.

Despite being an old fan of mystery movies and TV series (the aforementioned Poirot, Sherlock Holmes, Maigret, and so on), I watched this mostly because of the hype surrounding it. Much to my dismay, I found nothing here to support it. Don't show us right in the first third of the movie how the crime was committed if you don't plan on dazzling us with an outstanding twist by the end of it.
Still better than Kenneth Branagh's 2017 Murder on the Orient Express ordeal, though.

All in all, Knives Out delivers an entertaining — albeit plain and predictable — couple of hours.

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Very easy to figure out. Here’s a hint, any character not using an Apple device is the bad person.

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Very good twisty ensemble fun, and there are few underlying themes I admire in a film as much as kindness.

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Daniel Craig with a fantastic performance, loved it!

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As someone that isn't a huge "whodunnit?" fan (except Scream), this movie is awesome. The cast spares not expense at a great cast, clever/funny writing, and an overall super engaging mystery. People who like these types of movies will surely LOVE this one.

Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend

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Just as I thought I figured it out, it twists again and I'm completely incorrect! It has been far too long since I've seen a proper mystery film, and this was the perfect mystery film. Daniel Craig was awesome and his American Morgan-freeman-like accent was great. I loved the family dynamic and it was just a really well made film. Exceeded all my expectations and I almost didn't watch it - glad I did.

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A fun mystery with a fine Oscar snubbed performance by Daniel Craig. Who’s accent is awful on purpose.

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Shout by Chris
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“we see that the donut hole has a hole in its center - it is not a donut hole at all but a smaller donut with its own hole, and our donut is not whole at all!”
- Benoit Blanc

Fun little whodunnit with a great cast. Just felt something missing or my expectations were to high. Have been waiting to see this for a long time. I did Really enjoyed The Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas combo they played well off each other.

:dagger::syringe::briefcase:

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A crime drama that not only twists but becomes a complete pretzel and leaves you at the end bewildered, clapping and smiling

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Top bucket, that's how you make movies!

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If you pay attention and have a feeling for murder mysteries, you'll see the plot twists as they are hinted at here and there. But I actually like that. I like to be able to solve it on my own, when the story gives me enough details to work it out.
I had fun watching it and the cinematography, cast and soundtrack sure played their part in that.

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They did a very good job with this movie, but I do have one question regarding the plot: If Ransom dosed Fran with Morphine at 8am, and we learned earlier that an overdose of morphine will kill you in about 20 minutes, how was she still alive and coherent enough to talk to Marta 2 hours later?

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Not something I’d normally watch, but I was intrigued by the all star cast.

Well...I loved it!

Too many films are so predictable and sometimes that’s great; sometimes you want it to be that way as you become involved with the characters.

This film however, had twist after twist. Each time I thought I’d solved it, along came a new twist. So so cleverly done.

It was predictable in a way, which I won’t say why, but even so, it lead you to believe it wouldn’t be.

Fantastic film and such good fun. I wish I’d watched it sooner. A well deserved 10 stars from me. I wish there were more films of this caliber.

Off to sleep with a smile on my face :)

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I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. And other than a few mild swear words it was clean, which is pretty rare these days.

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A little disappointed, it’s fun and silly but ultimately cliched and not as clever as it pretends to be. There are better in the genre.

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I thought this was gonna be a lot better. It’s just a bunch of famous actors and a boring plot.

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every time I watch this movie I end up speaking in Benoit Blanc’s accent for minimum 3 days

I also love this movie

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This was a good movie

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no one has ever had as much fun as daniel craig was having during the filming of this movie

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Not the best mystery but still solid.

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That did not go where I expected it to go, the played quite well with the genre tropes, and the cast is pretty top notch.

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I like that the mystery was solvable by the viewer instead of keeping something back until the end. That's what makes a good mystery. And for once, I think Chris Evans played a likeable character. I'm gonna have to watch this again.

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What's with Daniel Craig's accent?

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My heart, It's time to cut the dead wood. He's cheating on you. I have proof I know you don't need to see. Untether yourself. It's time - Dad.

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A modern-day whodunit film that delivers plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers guessing until the end. The performances by the all-star cast are top-notch and add to the movie's overall enjoyment. The film's plot is intricately woven, and the pacing is just right, allowing the audience to stay engaged throughout. Some may even compare it to a modern-day version of the classic board game Clue. Overall, Knives Out is a entertaining film that is sure to please fans of the mystery genre, and it is definitely worth a watch.

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It has been on my watchlist for quite some time and I think I was expecting too much of it for some reasons...
It's good enough but too long and not much on the mystery side in my opinion.
My real rating would be 6,5/10, between fair and good.

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Well I like the house

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Good movie. I definitely recommend a WATCH. Yes it is a MUST WATCH!

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I saw this movie when it came out a few years ago and I thought it was okay but nothing amazing. I am a big fan of mystery novels and movies, and according to the reviews and ratings of this it was a masterpiece of the genre...

Today I have watched it again since I wanted to watch it before seeing the second one, and I liked it more. Watching it knowing it's a parody of mystery/detective movies makes you appreciate it so much more. It's a shame because it's a good movie in its genre, but it was poorly advertised at its time.

Also, please, stop saying this is a mystery similar to Agatha Christie's. This is a parody, not a serious criminal case.

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Expected the characters to develop and show more edge, but it was really Marta’s story. This one woman show left traces of humour and is well shot, even if old grandad corpse acts the most engaging out of this lot.

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7/10 - I don't believe this film lives up to it's hype, not even close. I never really cared about the characters as you do t get to know them terribly well. I enjoyed some of the relationship dynamics though. Some of the characters are quite funny too. The mystery is also kinda a non-mystery . Crime solving is not my cup of tea in general though. Would not watch again.

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This was a mysterious movie! The crime that happened within a family and a skilled workshop is responsible for solving this case. The case is a mysterious and complex way, but at the end of the film, the story workshop, with an inference like Sherlock Holmes, makes it easy to solve. The difference between the film with other mysterious films, the game is very good actors and the movies and attractive movies! If Sherlock Helmes you like to watch this movie!

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I will rate this movie Chris Evans get a life/10

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A really well-thought-out detective movie that brings back life to a somewhat dying genre. Every character is unique and different allowing the clues as to what happened even tougher to figure out.

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The first 20 minutes you see interrogations and short fragments with flashbacks, and it takes a while to get into the story. In the end it turns out to be a very nice movie. "These people live in a Clue environment" is said at one point, which is exactly what I thought at one point as well. Like playing a game of clue. I had to get used to Daniel Craig's American accent. Nice movie, part 2, bring it on.

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Knives Out grabs you right from the first scene and doesn't let go. The picturesque Clue-inspired setting, stellar cast, exceptional acting, superb writing and subtle but brilliant cinematography comprise one of the best mystery films in years. Do NOT pass this one up!

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Great movie. Although quickly it is clear what happened, things are not as they seem… . Nice twists. Bit slower pace as in Glass Onion, but very enjoyable.

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This was really fun to watch! When I thought I had it all figured out, there comes another twist in the story.
The whole cast fits perfectly, but I especially enjoyed Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig. I think this was the first time I saw a movie with Ana de Armas (how can it be since it seems like she's everywhere lately. I know...) and I really liked her. She's very expressive (and made me think, at some point, that she wasn't such a "good girl" after all).

I'm curious to watch Glass Onion now.

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Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery. This one is pretty solid.

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This movie is an absolute 10/10! It's packed with thrill and nail-biting suspense. The scenes are ultra-realistic in a comical way and the characters are well-developed. A definite must-see!

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With such a stellar cast I had high expectations and I have to say; this movie did not disappoint! It's fun, it's a mystery!

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I re-watched this film in anticipation of seeing the sequel next week. Even knowing all of the twists and turns that are coming, this movie was still a masterpiece. As an aspiring screenwriter, this is the type of film that makes me wonder why I even bother. The writing is just brilliant, with a story that is clever as hell, memorable characters, and hilarious dialogue. Combine all of that with an ensemble cast that delivers in every way, and you've got an instant classic. The off type casting of Chris Evans and Daniel Craig was genius, and the both sold the roles. Captain America as the asshole and James Bond as the quirky, verbose detective with a drawl. If the sequel is as great as the original, Benoit Blanc might end up being Craig's best role.

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cinematography was excellent, the movie was pretty boring. I was pretty glad once the credits started rolling (I wanted to see "who dunnit")

Daniel Craig should be banned from putting on an American accent, too.

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Pretty good, Daniel Craig probably enjoyed himself immensely making it. I kinda wish it had gotten more recognition from the academy, because while it is a genre picture, it’s also subversive and genre bending with plenty of substance to be found. The final shot kinda says it all if you ask me, love this movie’s take on the idea of entitlement. The acting is fantastic across the board, with Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Toni Collette being the clear standouts. The filmmaking is also excellent, great cinematography with plenty of good camera movement and blocking. The mysteries are very well executed, the clues are subtle and clever. Some great quotables as well. I have some problems with the tonal balancing, however. It can occasionally get a little too dark for its own good, especially for a movie that has Daniel Craig doing a really hammy accent.

7.5/10

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An absolute blast. Witty. Playful. Watch it multiple times!

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Shout by prjlxyz
BlockedParentSpoilers2022-06-12T09:14:51Z

Why are you so bad, captain America!!!

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8.5

late the party, but wow loved it! it made me laugh, tense, anticipated the next scenes. few points out because i already knew who did, so it affected my viewing experience but that's on me

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Wow, what an amazing movie, must watch for anyone who loves mystery or suspense

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This is my favorite movie.

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Daniel Craig.

That's it, that's the review.

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Loved it 8/10 so much fun

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A stellar cast give stellar performances in this well written "murder mystery".

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