An absolute blast.
One of my faves.
Great story, great acting.
A fun mystery with a fine Oscar snubbed performance by Daniel Craig. Who’s accent is awful on purpose.
A crime drama that not only twists but becomes a complete pretzel and leaves you at the end bewildered, clapping and smiling
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.
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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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.
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.
Wonderful plot lot of twists and great acting, this movie is a misy watch
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!
This movie blew me away, I can't believe me didn't watch this sooner.
10/10 Daniel Craig is hot
it's a masterpiece must watch.
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.
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!
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!
An absolute blast. Witty. Playful. Watch it multiple times!
Why are you so bad, captain America!!!
Wow, what an amazing movie, must watch for anyone who loves mystery or suspense
This is my favorite movie.
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.
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'.
super duper! must make more movies like this one.
Impeccable actors, an engaging story and very well told. This results in a wonderful and delicious movie to watch.
This was a lot of fun to watch!
Great all around fun mystery!
Fantastic movie, great plot twist. The big cast made it a bit hard to follow at times but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie!
This movie blew me away, I can't believe me didn't watch this sooner.
Great movie. Will probably watch it 10 more times.
it's a great movie
I loved Daniel Craig
This movie released where I live just last week and I immediately went and saw it. What can I say other than "This is a real masterpiece"? Honestly, not much.
Without spoiling anything from the plot - yes, this is a great whodunnit film with a great ensemble cast. The story and all of the characters involved are great, so basically Rian Johnson did a fantastic job with both the writing and the direction. Guess this is the kind of movies he's great at doing. The premise is so simple and painfully familiar, yet feels so fresh and innovative. There are twists and turns in every other scene and the movie does a good job at subverting your expectations in a good way. It will keep you guessing until the very end.
I mentioned the ensemble cast which was perfect overall. Of course, there are some standout performances that just shine brighter than all the others. These are Evans, Armas and Craig, It is just that their respective characters get significantly more screentime than any other character. I just loved seeing them there on screen together. They were great by themselves and together.
While all those actors were great there was one of the characters that stood out among them as well. That was Craig's Benoit Blanc. Really great work on his side as an actor and really well written detective character that every story like this needs. Some people in the audience were actually kinda surprised and irritated by the accent Craig did for Blanc but I found it pretty interesting because I've not seen Craig pull off something like this in any of his other films I have seen.
There is just one tine negative thing I have to say and that is the fact that some of the characters got a little sidelined. For one, I expected that in a movie like this all the suspects will have almost equal screentime. That was not the case and some of those people only showed up once or twice and had fairly limited lines. I Just expected to see more of them. That's it. I'm not taking any points off my score for this because it does not affect the whole of the movie that much.
In short - "Knives Out" is a wonderful film - mystery, twists and laughs. What more do you need? It will keep you engaged, entertained and guessing from start to finish.
The Five Faces of Knives Out
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The beginning of the film is difficult to forget with its quirky score, playful editing and ominous atmosphere. It perfectly captures the tone that is present throughout most of the film.
The music by Nathan Johnson is both quirky and very beautiful. It changes character all the time but fits the film perfectly.
The ensemble cast is incredible, but particular nods should be given to Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ana de Armas.
Craig gives the most interesting, and arguably the best, performance of his career. He has a sexy southern accent and his performance almost feels like a parody of Poirot, Holmes or Marple wihile still being fully serious. Even his name, Benoit Blanc, sounds like an Agatha Christie-name.
Marta the assistant is deservedly put in center of the story, without having the biggest, or even the ultimate impact to the events of the film.
Director Rian Johnson has written some funny and witty dialogue that fits the characters perfectly. The plot has many twists and turns and throws in new surprises all the time.
The broad gallery of characters works surprisingly well. All characters feel fleshed out and distinct and are perfectly captured by their respective actor.
The solution is truly surprising and very hard to fully catch beforehand, but it makes perfect sense afterwards and is totally plausible.
The script contains some sharp humor that is guaranteed to make you laugh. Some of the funniest lines are delivered by Craig and Christopher Plummer.
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Quirky editing and camera work keep things interesting all the time. Johnson has a clear vision for his story and conveys that vision perfectly.
The film stays true to the classic whodunnit genre but feels original in its highly updated concept.
There are no real action scenes or big explosions, as the focus is put on the investigation expertly carried forward by the actors. There is a funny car chase, though.
The film stays ahead of the viewer all the time, but also lets the attentive viewer catch the killer beforehand with cleverly hidden hints. Most people will require a second viewing.
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Some of the characters remain somewhat anonymous, like Fran or Jacob Thrombey. They sre overshadowed by the other characters.
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If I rewatch this I might bump it up to a 10 from a 9. It's an excellent mystery movie the likes of which I haven't seen in a long time. [There are words I would like to put here but which would spoiler aspects of the movie]
I can that that there were parts I didn't expect. There was some very deliberate misdirection that completely had me looking at the smoke and missing the hand to the side. There were clues I saw but didn't click in my head such as the torn sheet of paper. I saw it was torn and didn't assume anything other than it was odd it wasn't a full sheet of paper. Most of the clues I did catch were towards the end such as near the end of the film when Marta revealed that that housekeeper lived. I don't feel particularly special in catching that because the movie does a very good job of reinforcing it but I noticed that Marta didn't say anything afterwards. Like she was going to throw up but had to keep it in. This is what happened. The only bit that confused me was that on the phone she is heard saying "Thank you Doctor, that's good news", which is an odd way to respond to the death of a person
The acting was great, the color palette was fun and vibrant the writing was contemporary and filled with amusing... perceptions from different perspectives. The sort that in another movie might make people upset. The sort that in other Rian Johnson movies might make someone upset. But might get glazed over here. One thing I missed having recently watched Parasite was the blocking. Every step in Parasite feels intentional and it feels like a Bong Joon-ho thing. Snowpiercer likewise and I think The Host as well had great blocking. Every step had a purpose. Here back in western film people just move. Jamie Lee Curtis is a delight.
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.
Knives Out perhaps is not the best written movie out in this year, but surely it is one among the most entertaining.
Saying the film is predictable is not wrong, but it is missing the point. Just toward the first halves the film dropped plenty of clues toward pointing the suspect of the crime, but the point was not about "who did it", but "how and why it was done." Indeed, perhaps in the first half audience is intentionally misled to get the impression of typical murder mystery through Knives Out stylistic "who did it" fashion, but as the film goes it shows that there is more to it especially since what and who cause the murder is already revealed in the middle of the film.
If one pays attention to the details. audience have been invited to ask ourselves about the mystery of the process of the murder - on the continuously shaking legs and the barking dogs - and even the especially charming Daniel Craig asked us, almost invitingly, who really hired him and why? The twist and turn is not about the result; but the process.
And doing that, Rian Johnson is still able to slip a neat "moral of the story", with a rather bittersweet moment when the truth is finally revealed. "You're a good person who follows your heart" might be one of the most repeatedly cliche, but taking a backdrop of distrust and money in a family drama, Johnson's words spoken through Craig's character with his characteristic accent made the delivery much more impactful. The slick cinematography and excellent music directing in the whole movie supports this perfectly paced murder mystery.
There is a notable questionable holes that may push you from your suspension of disbelief, but still: a delightful Christmas story to end the year; Knives Out is one film I'd recommend to get you absorbed to its intricate details.
[9.4/10] A good mystery has to do a lot to be, well, good. It has to have a satisfying answer to the “whodunnit” question. But that answer can’t be too predictable or the audience won’t have the thrill of following along. But it also can’t be too out of left field or it will feel like a cheat. So any mystery writer has to balance including enough setups and clues to where the payoff feel earned, but so many that the solution feels obvious or pre-ordained.
But there should also be something more at the heart of the mystery than just the answer to who the killer is. The answer should reveal something deeper about the story, about its major players, about the why and the who behind the mystery. In short, there should be...well...a good donut hole inside the smaller donut inside the larger donut.
Knives Out does it all with flying colors. Its mystery succeeds like clockwork. Writer-director Rian Johnson (of The Last Jedi fame) sets up every little detail to perfection. He lays out his suspects and their motives, establishes the victim and the investigators, and doles out subtle hints at just the right intervals to keep the audience guessing, but informed enough to craft their own theories and follow along.
But he also imbues all that mystery machinery with a larger theme that meshes perfectly with the ecosystem and the family he’s created. On a pure story level, that comes down to rewarding the person who works hard, who acts with kindness and altruism even when it could rip their lives apart, while the people who claim to be her betters are a hypocritical bunch who were born on third base and think they’ve hit a triple. But on a social level, it’s about the same hypocrisy in how we treat immigrants, in how people of every persuasion treat someone they think they’re above, how that treatment shifts markedly when it conflicts with their self-interest, and how that immigrant’s hard work, decency, and above all selflessness makes her more worthy than all the scratching, clawing simps she’s father above than she realizes.
But rather than devolving into didactic sequences to communicate these ideas, Johnson does it all with style and with good humor. Even for a murder mystery that mostly occurs within a single house, Johnson, cinematographer Steve Yedlin, and their superb team bring so much visual flair to the picture. Even before anyone’s said a word, the autumnal feel of the piece and the august old manor establish a sense of tone and place within the world of Knives Out.
Once the movie kicks into gear, that aesthetic virtuosity remains. Johnson and Yedlin set up any number of Wes Anderson-esque tableaus, arranging all the major players in a series of expressive group shots. The scene where the Thrombeys descend on Marta conveys the overwhelming chaos of the scene by switching to steadicam and putting us into the suddenly jostled world that the poor girl’s been thrust into. And the sequence where a faux-affable Walt all but advances on Marta, with the thump of his cane and his first tightening around its handle, communicates the intimidation at play.
Despite those moments of fear, and the tension that permeates the film almost from the jump, Knives Out is a rollicking good time. For as much as the movie is a taut mystery and broader sociopolitical commentary, it’s also an eminently fun laugh riot. Johnson knows when to puncture the tension with a big laugh, and bolstered by Daniel Craig’s performance of a colorful Hercule Poirot by way of Frank Underwood, he’s able to make his characters poignant, menacing, or hilarious on a dime.
But he also knows how to deploy them nigh-perfectly in his well-crafted whodunnit. Johnson and company structure and pace their film brilliantly. The opening act lulls you into thinking you know who the obvious suspects and likely motives for the murder of the Thrombey patriarch are. But then he turns the mystery on its ear, showing the audience exactly, and in elegant detail, how he died and who killed him. The opening police interviews turn out to just be a smart way to introduce these characters and establish their place within Harlan Thrombey’s world.
From there, we follow the tension of the knowledge that Marta is the murderer, but also enlisted to help Benoit Blanc discoverer who the murderer is. The devices that Johnson uses in that effort -- Marta’s lie-related nausea, Harlan’s mystery novel-writer expertise in fooling the authorities, the extra question of who hired Blanc -- all heighten the fun and the twisty excitement as the case progresses. This is, laudably, Marta’s story, and the way her position change, from bystander to inadvertent murderer to overwhelmed patsy to triumphant hero, is aided by the different ways the mystery bends around her.
But the most striking of all if the way that both friend and foe turn against her once it’s revealed that she stands to inherit Harlan’s entire estate. Even including the intricately-crafted mystery, it’s Knives Out best twist. Johnson spends so much of the first act accounting for the different ways the various Thrombeys treat Marta, from dismissive to patronizing to seemingly embracing and understanding. But the second that her financial interest seems to run counter to theirs, every one of them, even and especially the ones who seemed to be decent and kind to her, immediately view her as an interloper denying them of what’s rightfully theirs.
That’s powerful. Johnson and his team build a mystery that unfolds spectacularly, with twists and turns to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, small clues that add up to big reveals, and variations on the usual form that make it both thrilling and seamless. And yet, it’s biggest strength lies in what the answers to the mystery novel questions Knives Out asks say about the answers to the societal questions it asks in kind.
Johnson’s film is populated with people who believe they are self-made, who built themselves from the ground up, but who are (with one notable exception), entirely hangers on to someone who truly rose to the top of his field through hard work. It’s that kind soul who recognizes his equal and successor not in the slew of self-siding progeny jockeying for position against one another (whom he “cuts loose” to wean them of their dependency), but in the one person they all consider themselves better-than. The Thrombey’s all think themselves superior by dint of birth and by right, but it’s the young woman who, through the good character, industriousness, and decency none of them possesses, proves herself smarter and more worthy than any of them to inherit his fortune, and his legacy. And that makes for one hell of a mystery.
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]
Very easy to figure out. Here’s a hint, any character not using an Apple device is the bad person.
Daniel Craig with a fantastic performance, loved it!
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.
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.
Top bucket, that's how you make movies!
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. And other than a few mild swear words it was clean, which is pretty rare these days.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Nice entertaining crime drama all around.
Very good story. Acting was decent. I can't believe this is not based on a book.
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
OMG!!! This movie became one of Fav, The story and the plot was so damn awesome, although i get it right erailer first, but i enjoyed it!
Finally a refreshing movie. Liked every bit of it. Miss more like this
You better eat shit! If you still haven't watched this film.
No spoilers. Very good entertaining movie. A lot of unforseen twists
A fun murder mystery that's accessible and with a great cast. Daniel Craig is really fun. Ana de Armas is also great. Characters are set up simply, but it works since they're all played really well. The only character I would have liked to see more of is Lakeith Stanfield's Lieutenant Elliott. It's nice going back to the roots of this genre, we don't see those often anymore. Still it's a good take, I recommend it!
I love it when a movie surprises me which this movie did.
Good fun full of good performances.
Rian Johnson is such a talented director.
A fun movie to watch.
Possibly the weirdest retelling of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" I've ever seen.
Talk about plot twist!!!
This had me dead awake at 3 am stuck to the edge of the bed. This was very entertaining and worth the watch. you will not regret it.
Very fun and entertaining. The topical political jokes will have a pretty short shelf life, might want to see it before they expire.
Superb film — meticulously crafted in every way from the cinematography, to the music, to the excellent acting. Daniel Craig and Ana de Amas were spectacular, as was the rest of the star-studded cast. It is simultaneously funny and tragic.
This was just a pure delight! Like a donut.
This was just a pure delight. Like a donut. :doughnut:
Very good twisty ensemble fun, and there are few underlying themes I admire in a film as much as kindness.
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
A unique, well-directed and engaging film, with a plot that has the perfect blend of mystery, drama and comedy.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Daniel Craig.
That's it, that's the review.
Loved it 8/10 so much fun
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.
And the murderer is... you know that mean, evil "Blade Runner"? ;)
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.
indeed knives were out enjoyed every minute of it
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.
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!
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.
A very well-done movie
Shout by Kurtis MoneyVIP 8BlockedParent2019-11-24T13:44:37Z
This movie outsmarted me at every turn!! I loved it. So fun.