I thought this was gonna be a lot better. It’s just a bunch of famous actors and a boring plot.
every time I watch this movie I end up speaking in Benoit Blanc’s accent for minimum 3 days
I also love this movie
no one has ever had as much fun as daniel craig was having during the filming of this movie
Not the best mystery but still solid.
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.
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.
What's with Daniel Craig's accent?
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.
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.
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.
Well I like the house
Good movie. I definitely recommend a WATCH. Yes it is a MUST WATCH!
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.
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.
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.
Director Rian Johnson, known for directing one of the biggest movies of all time, has returned with a new film, "Knives Out." This film marks his return to the big screen two years after the divisive release of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." The story of "Knives Out" is a classic "whodunit" murder mystery, similar to those written by Agatha Christie, but with a modern twist. The plot centers around the death of wealthy novelist Harlan Thrombey, and private investigator Benoit Blanc believes that everyone at the family gathering is a suspect. The film tackles several issues present in modern society and adds humor without going too far into satire. The plot has several twists and turns, and the visuals and score are pleasing to the eye and ear. The cast, which includes Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chris Evans, is excellent and well-suited for their roles. The film is not just a copy of Agatha Christie's works, but a new and clever take on the genre that is sure to be enjoyable. For the best experience, it is recommended to watch the movie without knowing too much about the plot.
El director Rian Johnson, conocido por dirigir una de las películas más importantes de todos los tiempos, ha regresado con una nueva película, "Knives Out". Esta película marca su regreso a la pantalla grande dos años después del divisivo estreno de "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". La historia de "Knives Out" es un misterio de asesinato clásico, similar a los escritos por Agatha Christie, pero con un toque moderno. La trama se centra en la muerte del rico novelista Harlan Thrombey, y el investigador privado Benoit Blanc cree que todos los presentes en la reunión familiar son sospechosos. La película aborda varios temas presentes en la sociedad moderna y agrega humor sin caer demasiado en la sátira. La trama tiene varios giros y vueltas, y las imágenes y la partitura son agradables a la vista y al oído. El elenco, que incluye a Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis y Chris Evans, es excelente y muy adecuado para sus papeles. La película no es solo una copia de las obras de Agatha Christie, sino una nueva e inteligente versión del género que seguramente será agradable. Para una mejor experiencia, se recomienda ver la película sin saber demasiado sobre la trama.
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!
This movie was fantastic on so many levels. Prior to watching Glass Onion, I wanted to rewatch this. I really gave it the attention it deserved, and I’m so pleased that I did. The conjunction of the writing, casting, acting, character and story development, and whodunnit nature of the film was truly majestic. There’s so much that could be said about any number of these attributes, but the thing that stood out most to me in the end was the last interaction between Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig, wherein she presumes that she should help the family, regardless of their noteworthy flaws and attempts to undermine her and family. He responds by stating that while he has an opinion, and it’s quite clear that it's an unfavorably one, he presumes that she’ll follow her heart, b/c, as he had noted earlier, she was a good person.
This got me thinking about the fact that among all these people involved in this story, even though one or two of them seemed to be nice people on the surface, when push came to shove, Ms. Armas’ character was the only one who truly had any semblance of decency and kindness. And, this is somewhat a reflection of the world around us, b/c we are often surrounded by those who are only interested in their own personal gain, but if we really pay attention, there will be those who will do what’s right and just, even in the face of adverse personal consequences for themselves and those they love. I believe that it’s really important that we remember this, b/c far too often, we’re provided opportunities to do the right thing, and we ultimately fail others and ourselves. There’s definitely something to be said for those willing and able to show compassion for others, even when it means that we may fail to gain from a situation.
I will rate this movie Chris Evans get a life/10
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery. This one is pretty solid.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
This is the most overrated piece of art I have seen in recent times.
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
An absolute blast. Witty. Playful. Watch it multiple times!
Why are you so bad, captain America!!!
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
Wow, what an amazing movie, must watch for anyone who loves mystery or suspense
This is my favorite movie.
An absolute blast.
One of my faves.
Great story, great acting.
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.
A crime drama that not only twists but becomes a complete pretzel and leaves you at the end bewildered, clapping and smiling
Top bucket, that's how you make movies!
A unique, well-directed and engaging film, with a plot that has the perfect blend of mystery, drama and comedy.
Daniel Craig.
That's it, that's the review.
Loved it 8/10 so much fun
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.
A stellar cast give stellar performances in this well written "murder mystery".
We must look a little closer. And when we do, we see that the doughnut hole has a hole in its center. It is not a doughnut hole, but a smaller doughnut with its own hole, and our doughnut is not holed at all!
This one was a surprise — and a really nice one. The whole movie feels like we’re watching a match of the board game “Clue”. It is always great to see these “Who did it?” movies, especially ones like Knives Out. This movie is super fun!
The script is original and it’s cleverly written. There are so many details and nuances by each character, every time you watch it again, more of these will appear. There’s also a great number of characters and even with a lot, each one has a single personality and is doing something different at some point of the movie.
Rian Johnson is not only responsible for the writing, but also for directing. During the interrogations and further on, almost every character is centralised according to the background with a huge amount of knives in a circle. Pretty cool!
The pacing is really good, the movie never gets boring and has a nice sense of intrigue and discovery all the time. The editing is great too, it’s dynamic and makes the a bit complex plot, easy to follow and at the same time the clever script is always leading you a different direction in the story from what you’re expecting. I’d say it’s impossible to guess the ending of the film, or even a part of it.
There’s a good number of plot twists. They’re nice, but for me, reaching the end they almost become too much.
The cast is fantastic! So many great actors reunited together making the amazing script even better.
This is one of those movies that you can recommend to anyone that the person will at least have fun watching it.
I loved this film.
Rian Johnson proved he’s an exceptional writer and director with this one. He masterfully weaves a “whodunnit” into so much more and delivers on every single promise that he sets up. There is no Checkov gun left unfired. No plot threads left unanswered.
I was so focused on trying to find the plot twist in this, every time I thought I had it Rian pulled the rug out from under me and made me think again. In the most spectacular of ways. I have never so loved not knowing what was happening. I cannot recommend this film enough.
I have no idea why other reviews talk about it being woke, it mocks everybody equally (the alt-right & SJW snowflakes as it says) and clearly makes the case that they’re all the same stuck up hypocrites when during the reading of the will everybody turns on Marta and collectively throw her and her undocumented mother under the bus to try and get their inheritance despite them repeatedly telling her she’s like family. Marta is framed as the “good and kind one” not because she’s Hispanic but because that’s her character. Y’all are looking too hard to be offended.
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Exceptional
Memorable
Entertaining
Corny
Boring
Unpleasant
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
Not as clever as it wants to be, but a fun movie nonetheless. Daniel Craig’s accent drove me a bit crazy though. Still, I'd watch a second and third one. I just don't think the sequels are worth 450 million (that's what Netflix paid for the rights). Oh well...
i enjoyed this so much! my three favourite things, in no particular order, were daniel craig's accent, chris evans' white jumper, and the entire character of jacob especially when he was livestreaming the fight after the will reading
I really enjoy Rian Johnson's movies. He has the ability to take what could be a conventional genre movie, like the murder mystery, and turn it on its head. Knives Out has an awesome cast who give great performances and a plot which at first first seems simplistic, but in actuality is deceptively clever and complex. I can watch this one again and again.
Oh man.... this is one of those movies that compels you to watch it again now that you know the secrets. The cast is superb, the photography is outstanding, and the amount of nerdy thoughtfulness into the script and the subtle Easter eggs really bring it all to a 10.
Do your self a favor - watch this one time through with as little research into it. Then, soak up the trivia and the Youtube videos on it, and then watch it again.
“Knives Out” is an old-school murder mystery as well as it is a modern family drama kind of comedy. Rian Johnson’s take on whodunits is bold and refreshing, but most of the pleasure comes from the interactions between characters. It’s not easy to work with an ensemble cast without leaving out anyone, but this film does a great job providing brief but clear-cut portraits of each character so that we have all the information we need. Credit for bringing the story to life so vividly also goes to the excellent performances.
The lighthearted, witty tone helps the viewer digest the over-the-top moments and the surreal elements, while the fine cinematography and sharp script give us the impression of being watching something classy and sophisticated. Overall the film might not be as smart as it thinks to be, but it’s still a brilliant and entertaining comedy to enjoy during the holidays.
Nice entertaining crime drama all around.
I loved the classic feel of the movie, it takes place in the modern era, and yet at the same time, it feels old-timey. The vibes are what made the film work for me.
Even though, for the most part, the movie takes place in a single location, it didn’t matter because the set design was beautiful.
I loved the acting and especially seeing Chris Evans in a non-MCU movie.
The part of the movie that could’ve been better was the plot, it could’ve been better, and I was trying to give it the benefit of the doubt by thinking it’s not going to be obvious, and boom, I was wrong. It is complex, but I still thought it would’ve been better if we had the unexpected go on as the trailer made it seem.
I liked the characters, though, and I thought it was fun to see the family dynamic. I'll miss the Thrombey family, but I’m excited about the new knives out film!
Worth a watch.
Very good story. Acting was decent. I can't believe this is not based on a book.
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.
The solution is so outrageous you can't predict it based on the clues, which is kind of fun, but not what I'm always into for a murder mystery.
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.
After seeing Daniel Craig in James Bond I never expected this from him.
FASCINATING Story and I love the Doughnut Concept.
one of the funniest movies I've ever watched. it looks like a Mexican soap opera with so many twists and turns. my regards to Daniel Craig, who sent him very well as a detective (although it is almost 007) ;)
Incredible. Loved it!
Even on just one watch, it's one of my favourites already - I have a feeling I'll be revisiting this a lot. I had heard amazing things about this since its release and, man, is the hype befitting. It's a brilliant 131 minutes, even if it feels much shorter than that given how enjoyable it is.
The casting is impeccable. Daniel Craig is superb in the role of Blanc, I've actually found Craig a tad hit-and-miss - even with 'James Bond' - but he is utterly superb here; even with that unusual yet definitely entertaining accent.
It's by no means The Craig Show, though. Ana de Armas is excellent as Marta, she does a lot of heavy lifting in terms of making her character's situation fully believable. She's great from start-to-finish.
Michael Shannon is top notch too, I literally always find him fun to watch - from 'Boardwalk Empire' to, even, 'Kangaroo Jack'. Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield and Christopher Plummer are all fantastic too.
The plot is enthralling, it's crafted together expertly. It reveals bits way earlier than I was predicting, which made me worry it was going to all fall flat at any moment but it kept turning out to be the perfect time to twist the story. The comedy is also very funny, I laughed a fair amount.
A joy to watch! I haven't got a bad word to say about 'Knives Out'.
And the murderer is... you know that mean, evil "Blade Runner"? ;)
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?
Top quality cast... medium entertainment...low replayability
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).
I expected to only tolerate this movie, but I found myself surprisingly invested and I really enjoyed the film. In a way, it reminds me of the movie Legally Blonde. I recommend the two as a pairing.
Daniel Craig with a fantastic performance, loved it!
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!
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.
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.
[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.
So intriguing! A lot of twists make the story really cool without losing the linearity of the scenes. Daniel Craig increasingly good in the role of super partes detective; notable also the interpretation of the protagonist (Ana de Armas).
super duper! must make more movies like this one.
indeed knives were out enjoyed every minute of it
Impeccable actors, an engaging story and very well told. This results in a wonderful and delicious movie to watch.
Knives Out is a ‘whodunnit’ in the old style very much Agatha Christie brought up-to-date. Within this we of course immediately encompass all the problems that you get with this genre. Overly complicated frankly ridiculous scenarios that stretch credibility to stretching point.
But, and it is a big but, this is what you are signing up for when you walk through the large doors of Harlan Thrombey’s country homes. A carer who is violently ill when they tell a lie, a private detective keeping the police in check and every single person in the building appearing somewhat guilty or shifty at the least.
The machinations that this takes you through points you to one or two suspects with the one the director wants you to think, on and off, as guilty being perhaps too obvious. Everyone has their motives but throughout the course of the film I could not think of any of them really being a murderer which perhaps is how director Johnson wanted it.
The cast is stellar with the painfully pretty Ana de Armas holding her own against the dominating presence of Daniel Craig, Michael Shannon and Christopher Plummer. Every ‘star’ in the film gets their set pieces and screen time and everyone seems to be acting with relish. Which considering the subject matter is what they should be doing. Jamie Lee Curtis has great fun as the acidic Linda alongside Toni Collette tearing it up as the somewhat flakey Joni, so much that perhaps Katherine Langford, Riki Lindhome and the other female cast members get a litte overshadowed. Ana de Armas gets more screen time, front and centre, and on this showing she deserves it.
Answering some of the criticism thrown at this film it should be campy, it should be fun and in many ways it should be silly. The biggest failing of the whole show would be if it was not entertaining. You have to be fair and say throughout the sneaking around, unlikely series of events, the whole was entertaining.
After checking the cast, spelling and so forth, on IMDB I did happen to glance at the ‘marks’ given to Knives Out and overall it seems to have been an average film for most people which I think is fair. It is breaking no barriers and no moulds but it is a good strong effort in the murder mystery column. What I did notice was a preponderance of 1 out 10 marks which turned out to be from people, and this is genuine, did not like seeing immigrants in a positive role and alt-right and possibly Nazi characters as possibly ‘dicks’.
This digs at the alt-right do not bother me but if they were highlighting some wishy washy liberal namby bamby as long as it was in the context of the story likewise I could not care either. It is a film. Fiction. No one will care in a month's time. It is all disposable. Some people should definitely learn to expand and be easier going in what the perceive around them. Hey-ho.
All of the acting, as you would expect, is up at a high-level with Noah Segan gurning it up and making his gormless trooper as stand out as possible.
It was all good fun.
The story rips along and good pace and keeps you guessing most of the time, I got it wrong as to the perpetrator a few times and only when Chris Evans returned midway through did it bog down slightly with seemingly shoe-horned in car-chase trying to bring in some action to the story. I did not feel it was needed but then again I am not a film director or writer.
The cinematography and overall look and feel of the film, particularly the house setting all worked and fitted into the tale perfectly.
One thing really ‘bugged’ me throughout the running time. I watched a large 4K HDR TV and all I could see during any close up with Daniel Craig and Chris Evans was the dark plum lipstick they were obviously wearing, are they lips that pale? Furthermore the eye make-up on Evans made it look like he had come back from a drag-night competition in a hurry. It did take me out of the action on more than one occasion.
All in all Knives Out is exactly what it is meant to be, a bit of a silly, fun, whodunnit and in all truthfulness it is no sillier than the spate of Nordic murder mysteries that have been popping up over the last decade or so, and they are supposed to be deadly serious.
Knives Out good people can come from South America or can then? Watch and find out.
This was a lot of fun to watch!
Yes, you might feel like everything is solved by the first 30 minutes of the movie, I mean the characters tell you quite accurately what happens, and so you end up thinking "what's the point then? I already know what happened now"
Well here is where I found this movie to be really clever, the actual misery isn't really who killed the victim but it revolves cleverly around that and it makes it a really clever and interesting take on the genre
You always assume that this types of movies are all about "who killed the dude" and this movie says "nope, here's who killed the dude but that doesn't matter"
Really interesting and satisfying watch with that juicy final reveal that is so fascinating in this kind of movies
highly recommended
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
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.
I really like movies with endings that I don't expect. Knives Out surprised me a lot! The cast did a very good job as well.
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
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.
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 :)
I really liked how the cliché setting of the movie put me in a mood and played this out against me. Very well executed twists, even on the genre itself. Would watch again!
It starts out a little loose, but it improves and it becomes an entertaining, quality film and highly recommended.
Great all around fun mystery!
A slow burn... veeeeery sloooow burn. This just didn't resonate with me. I was very bored though I can admire both the technical prowess and passion of the director. It's clear that Rian Johnson loves the mystery genre, and it shows here. Not for me, but there are a lot of people who will love this. This is a very old fashioned noir mystery, and fans of films from that genre and time period will likely love this.
Fantastic movie, great plot twist. The big cast made it a bit hard to follow at times but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie!
Very good movie! Truly entertaining.
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.
Wonderful plot lot of twists and great acting, this movie is a misy watch
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.
DISCLAIMER: I did not see this movie in its original language(English), but in a dubbed version(Italian). I may have missed some nuances.
Knives Out is an interesting movie. It didn't convince me all the way, though.
The setup is quite classic. An old, rich man gets killed in his home. Everybody, from his family members and the people that work for him, has a motive to have done it. It seems something out of an Agatha Christie book. The development of the movie is quite nice, the viewer is always just a little behind.
The movie was well shot. Nice shots in a nice atmosphere. The home really reminds that of the boardgame Clue and it's a nice touch. Some shots made me think of a Wes Anderson movie; that's always a plus in my book.
The characters were the weak point of this movie, in my opinion. For a movie, it's always a risk to have so many. There's no time to develop them properly and they may become one-dimensional. That's what happened here. Each character it's a stereotype. Even the two character with the most screentime (Benoit Blanc and Marta) can't escape from their blandness. A pity, because the actors' performances were quite good.
In the end, it's an entertaining movie, that suffers from trying to be two things. Either you do a tense mistery or you do a parody. This felt like an unconvincing mash-up of the two. Nonetheless, it still manages to capture the attention of the audience with a nice pacing and no dead times.
7/10
Middling mystery but enjoyable social commentary.
A good reminder that while it's easy to fall into the trap of confusing people who agree with me / disagree with me are good people / bad people respectively, in reality there are arseholes on both sides of any argument. That it's important to know people not only by their words, but by their actions.
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It's a pretty typical comedy/mystery movie. It's not that predictable, and both characters and the plot are fine. Don't go in expecting something amazing and you'll have a good time.