Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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GlassoDec 28, 2022

This movie may very well serve as the ultimate exemplar for style over substance. It comes across as indulgent and most bothersome of all - just downright boring.
The best thing about the ending was that it was over.

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HerickDienerDec 29, 2022

Tudo parece exageradamente um nível a acima, principalmente a costura que promete unir todas as linhas do roteiro, algo que foi o trunfo do primeiro filme. A cena do molho picante foi o fim. Pelo menos "Glass Onion" nos ajuda a concluir queTudo parece exageradamente um nível a acima, principalmente a costura que promete unir todas as linhas do roteiro, algo que foi o trunfo do primeiro filme. A cena do molho picante foi o fim. Pelo menos "Glass Onion" nos ajuda a concluir que Janelle Monáe é realmente uma artista completa.… Expand

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alanpotter17Dec 29, 2022

Extremamente divertido e com um ritmo não tão frenético quanto do primeiro, mas igualmente dinâmico, "Glass Onion" é como ler um livro da Agatha Christie.
O mistério dessa vez gira em torno da morte de Andi, e os suspeitos se confinam numaExtremamente divertido e com um ritmo não tão frenético quanto do primeiro, mas igualmente dinâmico, "Glass Onion" é como ler um livro da Agatha Christie.
O mistério dessa vez gira em torno da morte de Andi, e os suspeitos se confinam numa casa cujo anfitrião parece ter benevolências com todos, o que torna tudo muito mais meticuloso. Mais uma vez o roteiro consegue ser surpreendente e muito bem conduzido, como nas boas histórias de detetive, e embora o primeiro "Knives out" tenhoa entregado mais detalhes, este não deixa a desejar.
O afinado elenco também é um show à parte, conferindo à franquia um peso ainda mais forte e a vontade de existir um terceiro. E que venham mais crimes e mais mistérios para serem solucionados!!… Expand

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carlossolracDec 29, 2022

Maybe it's just me but seemed a little washed by the cultural spirit that pervades the Hollywood elite. The mystery wasn't a great mystery either.

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Gabbleny23Dec 29, 2022

Huge huge disappointment!! I cant understand the good reviews..a dumb boring nothing..

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JohnniesbeefDec 29, 2022

An insultingly-shallow disappointment: Knives Out was clever, creative, and crafty; Glass Onion turns out to be a cynical money-grab void with precisely 0 of the 3 C’s noted above. The writing is just plain bad. Total waste of time. The onlyAn insultingly-shallow disappointment: Knives Out was clever, creative, and crafty; Glass Onion turns out to be a cynical money-grab void with precisely 0 of the 3 C’s noted above. The writing is just plain bad. Total waste of time. The only reason we watched for 25-min was due to being too stunned to push a button to make it stop.… Expand

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Peterson6Dec 28, 2022

Don't waste your time first one was way better. This is just another political massage wrapped in a movie

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pedvieDec 28, 2022

Let me begin by giving movie creators the benefit of the doubt in that all this slavish devotion to progressive orthodoxy is really the only way to garner high praise from movie critics these days? This movie is watchable and generally wellLet me begin by giving movie creators the benefit of the doubt in that all this slavish devotion to progressive orthodoxy is really the only way to garner high praise from movie critics these days? This movie is watchable and generally well acted by enjoyable actors executing reasonable direction. That's why I gave it a 4 (+1 for sympathy). However, the predictable, seen that, stereotypical plot/dialogue is difficult to stomach...after it's been processed at the woke-think sausage factory. The biggest knee slapper in all this is that Hollywood originally did much to push many of the very same stereotypes they now virtue signal tirelessly against.… Expand

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DubeauDec 28, 2022

Glass Onion was a nice thriller. Different from Knives out. That story is more of a flashback in the middle kind of mystery. The dialogues are really good with a lot of satire about some industries. The actors are all amazing in theirGlass Onion was a nice thriller. Different from Knives out. That story is more of a flashback in the middle kind of mystery. The dialogues are really good with a lot of satire about some industries. The actors are all amazing in their particular roles. I did appreciate the humour. Beautiful to watch with some sparse action. I give the movie 85%. Great actors and solid lines gives a great movie to watch.… Expand

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gristovskiDec 28, 2022

Had a blast with this one. Smartly written, amazingly acted and directed, would highly recommend it.

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GameAnalyzerDec 28, 2022

Glass Onion takes a cue from the Knives Out mystery and tries delivering the best it could. The issue is with its lazy writing for the characters and the annoying tropes that come along. They don't work mostly. The humor doesn't find itsGlass Onion takes a cue from the Knives Out mystery and tries delivering the best it could. The issue is with its lazy writing for the characters and the annoying tropes that come along. They don't work mostly. The humor doesn't find its landing. There is a pan-cake delicacy that aims for the laughs, but it does nothing. With the annoying tropes come plot devices expecting viewers weren't predicting the same. That makes the whole experience an underwhelming ride in comparison to the surprises that the predecessor had in store while it laid out the plot in favor of the investigative approach. Daniel Craig playing Among us online? Okay let's weigh down on better introduction for key characters in the sequels that follow.… Expand

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Roach87Dec 28, 2022

Dude, it's fun and keeps you glued to the story the whole time. What more can you cask for? Entertaining and who doesn't love Daniel Craig?! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for just an overall great movie night.

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JonnyDeanDec 28, 2022

Awful, Awful, Awful. Nothing about this was original or entertaining. Don't understand the good reviews.

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AntonyChardDec 28, 2022

First Knives Out was not perfect, but it was a good black comedy. This one - thoroughly disappointed. It looks like a parody of a good movie or real life. ZERO fun.

The storyline is super weak and predicted, acting is terrible - it looksFirst Knives Out was not perfect, but it was a good black comedy. This one - thoroughly disappointed. It looks like a parody of a good movie or real life. ZERO fun.

The storyline is super weak and predicted, acting is terrible - it looks like all actors don't want to play in this movie.

Visually it's great to look at, but don't spend your time on this.

I feel sorry for Daniel Craig, who needs to be a part of sh** like this after 007. Movies like this are destroying the careers of actors.

Yes, I know it is Netflix, and you can expect nothing good. But I hoped for some changes after Wednesday.

And yes - terrible, unfunny ending. It looked like an uprising in kindergarten.… Expand

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bor1337Dec 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is a big disappointment compared to the first one, and the first film was good but not great. The ending is so obvious, some parts are just stupid and don't make any sense. This is NOT a clever detective film! It's a film about a really stupid billionaire and his fake friends. The first 20 min are great!
But Rian Johnson movies are not the best (that Star Wars film was easily the worst ever, holy ****… Expand

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aliceuser6Dec 28, 2022

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PudgiepandaDec 27, 2022

So disappointed with this film, had a stellar cast but this film is as dull as dishwater with over the top story which just isn’t engaging. I made it to about 1 hour in and I disliked most of the characters so didn’t waste my time watchingSo disappointed with this film, had a stellar cast but this film is as dull as dishwater with over the top story which just isn’t engaging. I made it to about 1 hour in and I disliked most of the characters so didn’t waste my time watching anymore… Expand

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teddywymanDec 27, 2022

A lot of the people criticizing Rian Johnson for his political views in this movie have a very one-dimensional perspective on social commentary. I liked the movie a lot, but want to clear up a few things. First, the movie doesn't really haveA lot of the people criticizing Rian Johnson for his political views in this movie have a very one-dimensional perspective on social commentary. I liked the movie a lot, but want to clear up a few things. First, the movie doesn't really have any thoughts on race. Multiple characters are of different races, none of which ever really bears sway on the story. I bring this up because I theorize that people claiming the political end of this film is to lambast rich WHITE men are assigning a very narrow and pre-conceived set of values to the film. Miles' whiteness never comes up and is not relevant to the story, and so I doubt that these reviewers are assessing the film in good faith, rather they are deciding that it attacks them so they can fuel their victim complexes and wallow in self-pity. It's quite sad, unlike this film, which left me feeling overjoyed and full of levity. Second, class commentary is not divided strictly by rich vs poor (or even rich vs non-rich). While that obviously plays a role, there is also emphasis placed on one's proximity to power, and control over labor. For instance: pro athletes are proletarians, even though they are very wealthy. The reason is because they are exploited by those who own sports franchises, and only have control over their own labor output. If Bezos took a day off, Amazon still runs fine. If all Amazon workers took a day off, production would shut down. Similarly, if Jeanie Buss took a day off, the Lakers would still play. If all Laker players took a day off, the Lakers would have nothing to present to fans. This is a very simple concept and is central to Capital, and yet every anti-Marxist does not, or refuses to, understand it. It's not a univariate issue, where your net worth equals your level of power or privilege. Rather, it is the extent to which you reap the surplus value of the labor you exploit (i.e. your worker makes something of "x+1" value, you keep x and give them 1). If anyone has seen White Lotus, there's a line where the hotel manager says something like "the boss exploits me, I exploit you." You can be proletarian in some contexts and bourgeois in others. What Johnson is looking at are the people at the VERY top - those who are not exploited at all (e.g. Miles), and who exploit those around them for sheer profit. That is to say: Johnson is not criticizing Miles for being rich. He is pointing out that to be a member of the bourgeois class, you do not need to have empathy or intelligence (which, many conveniently forget, are among the central characteristics of the first film's aggressively working class protagonist), and if anything you are likely selfish and deceitful. This is, as noted, completely in line with the message of the first film. That it is a good thing to be good at heart, even if it doesn't lead to success, and success through malevolence is nothing to be proud of. Last thing to note: even if Johnson is a rich white male, why is it bad to criticize that which does social ill? It is a core logical fallacy to disbelieve what you're hearing based solely on who is saying it. While any messages delivered from the wealthy ought be placed under scrutiny, it doesn't render them untrue. If Johnson's message is "it is bad when billionaire business owners exploit the system to amass even greater wealth," why is he wrong? If his message is "in order to become a multi billionaire you necessarily need to be ok with exploitation and mass harm of those under you," why is he wrong? If he says "it would be good to have different perspectives in the filmmaking industry," why is he wrong? Frankly, he isn't. As a movie, it can be a bit cheesy, have some stiff moments, and gets wrapped up in a little box all too nicely. But it's part of the fun! Craig is hilarious, each character has a unique personality (someone said each actor is just playing themselves and it's like, lol have you ever seen any of these actors act before), and overall I found it to be an entertaining and interesting movie. Might not change your life but should make you think a bit. And if Johnson is laughing at the wealthy, at least he's creating art - Miles (and, the sad sap we all know he's based on) isn't even contributing that. People must have willfully misunderstood the first film, where right wing millionaires were portrayed as bumbling idiots while the detective solved the case with a WOC pedestrian - here's he's added a new twist and more flavor to enhance and add flair to the message.

So yeah. Johnson is not criticizing the existence of rich white men. White men going off in the reviews here are likely just seeking a place to project their victim complex because they want to believe they are oppressed so as to gain sympathy. They can read this review and downvote it, but it won't make my words any less true, and it certainly won't change the fact that they must live their sad and hateful lives while Johnson's films inspire many for years to come.… Expand

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mustang8Dec 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Who even approved this ending? Incredibly mediocre and leaves the viewer unsatisfied, knowing that the antagonist will eventually get out of this and the “justice dealt” is nothing but a scratch in the grand scheme of things.… Expand

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JeffRsonDec 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson is now remembered as the director who destroyed the Star Wars franchise instead of achieving to be the new George Lucas. Precisely just like his Glass Onion character who will be remembered for burning the Mona Lisa instead of creating a new one - at least Rian Johnson has some self awareness. But this movie goes beyond being a response to his poorly received Last Jedi and to the downfall of his promising career, Rian Johnson also destroys his own franchise by giving us a mediocre sequel with cheap jokes and (already) outdated references to current events.… Expand

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RalfmendessDec 27, 2022

Gostei, achei bem legal o plot que o filme apresenta, além de gostar do humor e da inteligência que o filme proporciona.

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dvdmvpNov 27, 2022

not at all a real detective story. characters and key plot points were ridiculous and far too over the top. Terrible and completely predictable ending. Knives out was a much, much better movie.

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Jako7403jDec 27, 2022

This was really entertaining from start to finish. I love Rian Johnsons directing style, and homage to the works of Agatha Christies "whodunnit" classics. Even though it might be a little ridiculous in some aspects (in terms of plot andThis was really entertaining from start to finish. I love Rian Johnsons directing style, and homage to the works of Agatha Christies "whodunnit" classics. Even though it might be a little ridiculous in some aspects (in terms of plot and location), the characters and the writing is what makes this movie a must watch, if you are a fan of the genre.… Expand

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manningn15Dec 27, 2022

Glass Onion was better then I could've ever expected, it was a masterpiece just like Knives Out. Rian Johnson is a master at creating and pefectly executing an intriguing story and mystery with twists and turns that keep you guessing untilGlass Onion was better then I could've ever expected, it was a masterpiece just like Knives Out. Rian Johnson is a master at creating and pefectly executing an intriguing story and mystery with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end and the character development with Blanc and Helen was stellar. Janelle Monáe was just marvelous, her performance was exceptional definitely Oscar worthy. Daniel Craig, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Madelyn Cline, Kathryn Hahn, and Dave Bautista gave outstanding performances as well. The costumes were excellent especially ones wore by Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista's characters. The sets were spectacular. The score was great. An A+ film and the best movie I've seen all year.… Expand

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matthias17Dec 27, 2022

first one was way better, this one was uneventful and disappointing, and it was very predictable anyhow

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norseDec 26, 2022

I kind of hated and couldn't get through Knives out, so this one took my by surprise. A well constructed, thoroughly thought through murder mystery, with extremely clever writing and breathtaking visuals. Had to stop watching and restart withI kind of hated and couldn't get through Knives out, so this one took my by surprise. A well constructed, thoroughly thought through murder mystery, with extremely clever writing and breathtaking visuals. Had to stop watching and restart with my wife, it was that good.… Expand

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alicetestDec 26, 2022

Brilliant film, great cast and an excellent follow up to the previous film.

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FenixnegroDec 26, 2022

Mucho mejor la primera. Esta es como una parodia de su predecesora. Salvo unos escasos momentos , el resto es aburrido

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meatwad0Dec 26, 2022

I hated this because it disagreed with my precious, precious politics. I'm too retarded to set those aside for any amount of time for any reason.

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ScraperDec 26, 2022

I think it thinks it's more clever and funny than it really is. The humor is really for the easily-amused Leno crowd. This menagerie of dunces will impress your parents but to me it's just dull.

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drumcanDec 26, 2022

Not as good as Knives Out, but still a blast of a time. Expertly constructed, well acted, and just plain fun. Recommend for fans of who-done-it's

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jamesklusenerDec 26, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Glass Onion was a perfect family night mystery movie with suspense and an element of unknown to it, all which was greatly satisfactory to see get solved piece by piece as we were introduced to Andi's sister, overall a phenomenal movie… Expand

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greislDec 26, 2022

The first movie is better in every aspect of it, it's less silly, more complex, better characters, and overall a better movie. It's just so silly, and this movie tries to acknowledge it by saying it over and over again, but it doesn't make itThe first movie is better in every aspect of it, it's less silly, more complex, better characters, and overall a better movie. It's just so silly, and this movie tries to acknowledge it by saying it over and over again, but it doesn't make it better, but don't get me wrong, being this dumb is trully a good ideia, but it didin't work as well as it could be, and besides, the direction it's on point again, this movie had good and remarkable scenes, but it doesn't make up for this dumb movie, that could've been so much better… Expand

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yanis_rtxDec 26, 2022

A bunch of good/ok ideas (love/hate relationships, dumbness appearing as talent in contemporary world, big flashback for the third act...) mixed together without a real binder, sometimes entertaining but mostly forgettable due to averageA bunch of good/ok ideas (love/hate relationships, dumbness appearing as talent in contemporary world, big flashback for the third act...) mixed together without a real binder, sometimes entertaining but mostly forgettable due to average acting (except for Norton) and lack of real directing ambition. Pretty different from knives out as it is less a murder mystery plot rather than a satiric comedy.
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TVJerryDec 26, 2022

The original Knives Out was surprising, smart and stylish (my review). This sequel only has one of those adjectives going for it (read on to see which one). Daniel Craig returns as the extremely Southern gentlemen detective (with a surpriseThe original Knives Out was surprising, smart and stylish (my review). This sequel only has one of those adjectives going for it (read on to see which one). Daniel Craig returns as the extremely Southern gentlemen detective (with a surprise roommate cameo). This case brings him to an isolated island owned by a tech billionaire (Edward Norton), who has assembled a group of mildly eccentric friends for a murder mystery game. Unlike the previous film, the oddball characters aren't especially fun or even odd. Writer/director Rian Johnson has loaded this script with too much dialogue…it's an hour before anyone dies. Even afterward, there's more focus on justification for the crime , instead of action or even interaction. Since the locale is new, it's provides some opportunities for stylish design. Otherwise, this sequel is too talky, rather slow and lacks many surprises. (Look for the late Angela Lansbury & Stephen Sondheim in a brief Zoom sequence.)… Expand

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koen200792Dec 26, 2022

famous detective and some idiots solving silly puzzle, nothing interesting.

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SimoneDeMartinoDec 26, 2022

Spectacular, and terribly clever. Far better than the first one (which was already a great movie)

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Mauro_LanariDec 25, 2022

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"Quandoque bonus dormitat Lennon". I had already forgotten the first episode and I already remember nothing about this. It may well be a "parody of a classic detective fiction and also a social criticism" (Francesca Lombardo),(Mauro Lanari)
"Quandoque bonus dormitat Lennon". I had already forgotten the first episode and I already remember nothing about this. It may well be a "parody of a classic detective fiction and also a social criticism" (Francesca Lombardo), but it is even more "Agatha Christie reloaded" (Mariarosa Mancuso) at the time of the "decline of Western filmmaking" with its "ultra-binge watching in streaming" (Gianluigi Negri). A necessary clarification: when I speak of drift, decline, low empire, I'm not an inconsolable nostalgic. I would hope, however, that the new, the different, the change were also bearers of improvement.… Expand

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Mhamblin79Dec 25, 2022

A bit long, boring, and tedious. I enjoyed the first one a whole lot better, this one tries to be a little more preachy, I guess to appeal to a younger crowd. It’s a Netflix movie for sure and it shows. The actors seemed dull andA bit long, boring, and tedious. I enjoyed the first one a whole lot better, this one tries to be a little more preachy, I guess to appeal to a younger crowd. It’s a Netflix movie for sure and it shows. The actors seemed dull and uninteresting. Maybe if I hadn’t seen the first Knives Out I wouldn’t be expecting as much from this one.… Expand

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argonsteeleDec 25, 2022

Wow. Glass Onion is almost as non-sensical as The Last Jedi. Rian Johnson is truly an embarrassing hack who should be writing/directing kid's shows for Nickelodeon. And honestly it reflect poorly on all the actors who are involved in the nonsense.

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SadamityDec 25, 2022

I didn’t like any of the characters. It was painful to watch. A mystery that I don’t care at all. First one is way better.

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paulraisedDec 25, 2022

Incredibly boring and tepid beyond belief. Much like the first one it’s a mess of bad takes from Poirot and an assortment of horrible decisions. From the script, to the editing, the cast, just awful. Avoid like the plague.

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algajardDec 25, 2022

Wokish version of Clue. Great cast. Plot twist that I didn't see coming entirely.

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CthulhuReviewsDec 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoyed the first one.

This one was funny but not less a WhoDunit and more a HeDidIt. Very predictable and very heavily signposted.… Expand

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JeBjBoDec 25, 2022

I enjoyed this with some of Jared Leto's hard kombucha. Oh, and I love Benoit Blanc!

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Donttalk2Dec 25, 2022

These films are not Whodunits but broad satire in the guise of Whodunits, - with a nice protagonist each and spectacular set design, so they are not as bleak as other satire. No complicated time tables here, no long monologues by theThese films are not Whodunits but broad satire in the guise of Whodunits, - with a nice protagonist each and spectacular set design, so they are not as bleak as other satire. No complicated time tables here, no long monologues by the suspects, nothing but the atmosphere, the setting and the mean caricatures of old fashioned mysteries, plus a gimmicky use of different perspectives. It works, I think. It´s just about an hour too long.… Expand

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OlivierPielDec 25, 2022

Do people who rate it above 8 do it out of cognitive dissonance because they can't cut Netflix? That's the only thing I can take from this trite copy of Agatha Christie, who was a very minor writer herself. You know a "movie"is bad when itDo people who rate it above 8 do it out of cognitive dissonance because they can't cut Netflix? That's the only thing I can take from this trite copy of Agatha Christie, who was a very minor writer herself. You know a "movie"is bad when it can be reduced to a 200-word synopsis as fellow user Vulgaris did us the favour to expose. Some people rate this 10. Perfection? Like Michelangelo or Bach or Tarkovsky? Poor 'Meuricans.… Expand

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ArchangelDBDec 25, 2022

Good but the first was better. It was easy to figure out who was the villain.

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tonyGreenDec 25, 2022

Delivers on its promise: fun, frothy, sexy, timely satire, and with some great comedic moments. Never really sags despite its long runtime. The plot weaves and wanders, backtracks and then plows on. The mystery is a happy medium lying betweenDelivers on its promise: fun, frothy, sexy, timely satire, and with some great comedic moments. Never really sags despite its long runtime. The plot weaves and wanders, backtracks and then plows on. The mystery is a happy medium lying between noir bafflement and over-simplicity. Great performances, Daniel Craig does well but for me Edward Norton stands out with a perfectly nuanced comedic performance.… Expand

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isnotwitcherDec 25, 2022

As good as it gets! The first movie was a pleasent surprise, Glass Onion is a good and nice telltale about lies are at the center of modern tech success.

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katezoeDec 25, 2022

Did not like "Knives Out"....."Glass Onion" a winner. Great fun and so entertaining! Cast impeccable. Daniel Craig and Janelle Monae steal the show. All the low scores...some folks are just victims.

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booondDec 25, 2022

A bit boring. Craig's character is fine but the story was dull and had far more tepid talk than action.

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ArekSuzmeDec 25, 2022

Amazing movie. The first movie was a 10/10, this one is not as good as the first one for me but definitely still a brilliant movie.

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gelihrizumDec 25, 2022

Glass Onion is a story about how the world works today.

Politics, science, ancient and new media came together one day at the call of technology corporations on an island in Greece. They think and behave like they are modern gods, but areGlass Onion is a story about how the world works today.

Politics, science, ancient and new media came together one day at the call of technology corporations on an island in Greece. They think and behave like they are modern gods, but are they?

These layers of the glass onion are the strata of the early twenty-first-century society we live in. Within which we choose our path.

Politics - driven by the capitals of technological corporations.

Science - obediently performing the weirdness of technology corporations.

Old media - magazines, TV shows, fashion - retreating from audience focus and transforming into Bangladeshi sweatshop factories. At the expense of - you know who.

New media - attention merchants, streamers on Twitch and YouTube, with rankings and retention as the main currency, measuring their value in the number of likes, views, hits in promoted channels, and the number of eyes and ears stuck to their data streams.

Technological corporations creating a new economy, claiming to control all layers of the onion, and capitalizing primarily on human stupidity ('we all laughed, but then the Crypto Kids app paid for that building'). Run by not the most enlightened founders (they are dropouts at universities), but well aware of how the onion-world works, how people think and behave, how by playing on their weaknesses, on their attention, on their passions, to grow the business.

Technology corporations influence these onion layers, convinced that they are 'agents of creative destruction'. They think they know what is best for all of us. They know not only how the world works but how it should work.

But Glass Onion as the civilizational paradigm of our life and time, confronts the simple schoolteacher who breaks the glass onion, showing all its strata that the king is naked. She is, unlike the fake strata of the glass onion, is the real agent of creative destruction, the disruptor of the status quo.

In addition, Johnson predicted the killing of Twitter by the real world famous technological entrepreneur (you should know him). And he even named a hidden, underlying reason - the desire to limit the attacker's uncomfortable information flows.

Interesting analogies, an original view of the world in which we realize ourselves today. Thank you very much, Rian Johnson, for a sober and insightful look at the society we live in, hidden beneath layers of gripping detective.… Expand

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andy_indierockDec 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Funny but mediocre. Edward character already killed the girl but when the girl's twin sister disguised as the victim show up, how come Edward no reaction.… Expand

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HabibiehakimDec 25, 2022

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I can give you the thing that lacking about Glass Onion compare to the first Knives Out, from the lack of year release and what i mean is that Glass Onion fills with these whole COVID situation that i feel it was too late and it will8.5/10
I can give you the thing that lacking about Glass Onion compare to the first Knives Out, from the lack of year release and what i mean is that Glass Onion fills with these whole COVID situation that i feel it was too late and it will works if it's 2020 or early to middle of 2021, we are in late 2022 and that whole thing doesn't really matter anymore isn't it, so when i see that i just feel a bit weird and i know all of it is already been shot during the heights of pandemic and fine they just put in it still and really at in the end it's only just one tiny bit of a nit picky that it's not fatal at all, another lacking thing is for me the originality of the Whodunnit, the first Knives Out was genius because Rian Johnson isn't just make another Whodunnit film with the same type of way, there is still a hole in a hole of the donut Benoit Blanc said, and that is just genius and of course the whole thing that Ana De Armas character been said and witness too, Glass Onion did the usual Whodunnit way and it is lacking some originality there because it does fills like another Whodunnit in terms of the way, and probably the last thing that i don't think was really a bad thing but if the first Knives Out really does like a movie that deserve to be release in the theater, Glass Onion feels like a movie or a sequel that deserve to just be release in Netflix, enough with all the lacking stuff, if i can give you quite a lot of thing that lacking for this one compare to the first one, i can also give you a ton of reason why Glass Onion is still a brilliant film, yes it does feels like a plot twist, i still love Glass Onion and i did still think it is still a great sequel, lacking in originality? Fine but i cannot lie on how much i still enjoy the film and it is also a wider story than the first one, how about the performance? I love it, all the performance was great, all the characters at least for the most part was great, loved the location and of course the place or more of like a freakin palace, still have some of that fascinating and incredible Rian Johnson shot, and i think what i found fascinating about the first one is how they solved it, in Glass Onion what i found fascinating is really how it all came down, the phasing, and the chronological order of the story was perfect and amazing and it works, i enjoy Glass Onion from the beginning till the end, all the lacking stuff i may wrote it long but it's not really fatal, and the rest was still enjoyable, entertaining, and solid, a perfect word to describe the first Knives Out for me was "Fascinating", Glass Onion was more on the "Fun" word and overall Glass Onion was still a great sequel.… Expand

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Mack9393Dec 24, 2022

Daniel Craig is the only part of this film that works. It’s more of a social/political statement than a clever “who done it.” Actor’s primarily played themselves to 1000%, the plot was weak, and there were far too many cameos from randomDaniel Craig is the only part of this film that works. It’s more of a social/political statement than a clever “who done it.” Actor’s primarily played themselves to 1000%, the plot was weak, and there were far too many cameos from random famous people. Craigs comedic delivery was top notch and makes it worth a watch. They should’ve spent more time writing a good case rather than “no case” being the reveal.… Expand

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Stormcrow82Dec 24, 2022

obviously not as good as knives out. I basically only saw the movie to see daniel craig anyway

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danial_vosoughiDec 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just one question.
How can you be friends with someone for such a long time and not know that she has a twin sister?… Expand

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corrodedDec 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's ... OK ish. I expect if you turn off your brain and don't mind it wastes the first hour on almost nothing and then not realising the 'Worlds Greatest Detective' discounted 50% of the people on the island from the suspect pool, including somewhat strangely the obvious prime suspect, who it turns out to be, then you will probably have an ace time.

Not even in the same universe of quality as Knives Out… Expand

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cloudyHazeDec 24, 2022

This movie is just twitter the movie. Im thinking I’m in for a cool murder mystery and it starts with current polotics and NFTs? Rian Johnsons, or whatever his name is, is a hack. Save yourself the trouble and watch a foreign film thatThis movie is just twitter the movie. Im thinking I’m in for a cool murder mystery and it starts with current polotics and NFTs? Rian Johnsons, or whatever his name is, is a hack. Save yourself the trouble and watch a foreign film that actually provides an escape from the crap we see in our news feeds 24/7. It’s actually getting so pervasive how these people throw this stuff in our faces 30 times a day, no wonder mental health is at an all time low… Expand

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bertobellamyDec 24, 2022

It's not better than the first one, but it's as funny and witty. Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig managed to keep the formula fresh with a good cast — Janelle Monáe is the star of the show — and by making fun of the super-rich and theirIt's not better than the first one, but it's as funny and witty. Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig managed to keep the formula fresh with a good cast — Janelle Monáe is the star of the show — and by making fun of the super-rich and their outrageous behavior. I think the mystery is more engaging in the first one, but, for me, the most important thing now was to incorporate the political angle into the story, which gives it more depth.… Expand

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liamexeDec 24, 2022

one of my most eagerly awaited films of the year. You were on the edge of your seat the entire time because of the mystery, the surprises, and all the Easter eggs. One of the best sections of the film is unquestionably the third act. Again,one of my most eagerly awaited films of the year. You were on the edge of your seat the entire time because of the mystery, the surprises, and all the Easter eggs. One of the best sections of the film is unquestionably the third act. Again, Daniel Craig is outstanding as Blanc; I thought Janelle Monae stood out the most as this character. This movie was quite entertaining, therefore it's okay that it had more comedy than the first one.… Expand

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PotterheadGleekDec 24, 2022

It has slow moments in the narrative, but still has the quality of a good second installment. Obviously, the first is uncomparable with this one. It's amazing the parody of the "Elon Musk" archetype is represented here.

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crstfrDec 24, 2022

I can’t decide if it’s better than Knives Out, it’s that close! While hitting some similar beats to its predecessor, Glass Onion easily carves its own identity. The clever twists are satisfying and I immediately wanted to rewatch to see themI can’t decide if it’s better than Knives Out, it’s that close! While hitting some similar beats to its predecessor, Glass Onion easily carves its own identity. The clever twists are satisfying and I immediately wanted to rewatch to see them all laid out. Monae steals the show and Craig effectively doubles down on the humorous side of Blanc. This could have gone either way but ultimately it’s a big win.… Expand

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kidcassidy14Dec 24, 2022

Started of interesting but lost my interest after basically 1 hour. Not even close to the quality of the first one. My wife enjoyed it more, so we did finish watching it. But if it was up to me, i would have turned it off.

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MestriniDec 24, 2022

Just genious how the whole movie is a Glass Onion. Really fun to watch and try to solve the mistery on your own.

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jaredwallace91Dec 24, 2022

Another great Rian Johnson film. There's some choppy editing in the beginning, but second half is very well done.

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alejandro970Dec 24, 2022

A plot that is respectful and faithful to the Agatha Christie tradition, about a mysterious murder to be solved, and with many surprises under the hat. The cast is as surprising as the climax. Should we wait for a new episode?

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enut_butterDec 24, 2022

Custom made for r*dditor midwits, by a r*dditor midwit. The dialogue is awful, the acting is stiff, the writing is childish and the direction is just a mess. Worst yet, the killer is obvious, removing any air of mystery. As far as holidayCustom made for r*dditor midwits, by a r*dditor midwit. The dialogue is awful, the acting is stiff, the writing is childish and the direction is just a mess. Worst yet, the killer is obvious, removing any air of mystery. As far as holiday movies go you would be hard pressed to find something worse to watch.… Expand

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joyalDec 24, 2022

Perfect sequel to the great original ! Director Rian Johnson once again delivered equally thrilling mystery whodunit movie !

Top performance from all ; Edward Norton is classy and Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc shines ; and janellePerfect sequel to the great original ! Director Rian Johnson once again delivered equally thrilling mystery whodunit movie !

Top performance from all ; Edward Norton is classy and Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc shines ; and janelle monae is impressive !! If you loved the Knives Out you will enjoy this one too and i adores it !!… Expand

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AkramfvDec 24, 2022

Not even half as good as the first film. Sluggish start and obvious ending aside, I am sick of perfect main characters. And the main character here is not the eccentric detective (who is left to play second banana to our true hero/victim).Not even half as good as the first film. Sluggish start and obvious ending aside, I am sick of perfect main characters. And the main character here is not the eccentric detective (who is left to play second banana to our true hero/victim). Our true hero/victim has no flaws whatsoever. She is a genius, who can make billions in a few short years, and is somehow totally and completely without fault. She’s also the most boring one. Blah.… Expand

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evieHDec 24, 2022

It takes FOREVER to get going. The first half was painfully dull. The second half was better but definitely not worth sitting through the first 70 minutes or so. Ending was obvious and the group of friends was just not believable as a groupIt takes FOREVER to get going. The first half was painfully dull. The second half was better but definitely not worth sitting through the first 70 minutes or so. Ending was obvious and the group of friends was just not believable as a group who would have ever been friends. The characters acted like caricatures. All around a huge disappointment compared to the first film.… Expand

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Mak234Dec 24, 2022

The first movie wasn’t perfect but it was much better. Just like Miles Bron (Edward Norton’s character ) is using money to mask his deficiencies, Rian Johnson did the same with this sequel. The movie is relying too much on special effects andThe first movie wasn’t perfect but it was much better. Just like Miles Bron (Edward Norton’s character ) is using money to mask his deficiencies, Rian Johnson did the same with this sequel. The movie is relying too much on special effects and glamorous sets allowing for the story to suffer. The first third is interesting and promising. There is a cleaver solve ,early in the film, made by detective Benoit Blanc. However, shortly after that scene, everything turns into never-ending flashbacks. Second half is less engaging and repetitive allowing us to know exactly who did it one hour before the end. From that moment on it felt like someone is trying to tell you something you already know. I think that the third sequel they are preparing should be made on a much lesser budget that would challenge writing and story structure instead of focusing on explosions.… Expand

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zerobaneDec 24, 2022

Flat and un-inspiring with a simple to predict mystery (if you can even call it that). Bright side, first 10-15mins was an epic build up and they had a great cast. Then basically nothing happens for rest of movie until they do a flashbackFlat and un-inspiring with a simple to predict mystery (if you can even call it that). Bright side, first 10-15mins was an epic build up and they had a great cast. Then basically nothing happens for rest of movie until they do a flashback wrap-up at the end. Typical grade B trash that passes for movies now; checked the right boxes for lead character and correct "bad guy" = instant green light. Bonus points for fauci, covid reminders and masks; because those will age well.

I guess the play here is the plot and mystery is so obvious you would never guess it? The reactions and "tense scenes" were cringe inducing; guess it was suppose to be an obvious mystery comedy with no laughs? Odd bold choice... Just odd...… Expand

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Badgerryan27Dec 23, 2022

Just like it’s predecessor “The Glass Onion” is just as compelling and just as captivating and entertaining. The Glass Onion is able to have a very fun and mystery film through its 140 minutes without wasting a minute.

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redhawkDec 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely predictable and poorly written. The entire mystery was telegraphed just a few minutes in. Very sloppy execution as well. This mystery didn’t challenge or inspire in the slightest.… Expand

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MattyiceDec 23, 2022

As was the case with the first Knives Out movie, Glass Onion is a fun, witty, hilarious, and masterfully written and directed roller coaster ride. Although some of the charm of Rian Johnson’s whodunit style has worn off given it was alreadyAs was the case with the first Knives Out movie, Glass Onion is a fun, witty, hilarious, and masterfully written and directed roller coaster ride. Although some of the charm of Rian Johnson’s whodunit style has worn off given it was already used in the first film, Glass Onion provides a vastly different story structure, setting, and cast of characters, all acted superbly (especially Janelle Monae, who truly showed her acting chops can match the power of her songwriting). The film also ends up being equally funny, if not funnier, than the first one, as well as equally a great time. Somehow, some way, Glass Onion proves to be a sequel/spinoff that both differentiates from the original and improves on it in many ways, and is certainly worth a watch this holiday season.… Expand

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slikk66Dec 23, 2022

Eh.. first was much better. Was hyped for this one but unfortunately was a let down. It's not really similar in any way to first which is a bummer. I'd give original an 8.5, this gets a 6.

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bhappenstanceDec 23, 2022

Rian Johnson is a vastly overrated hack, and GO is borderline unwatchable. The cinematic equivalent of being stuck in a room with grating, preening morons for two hours.

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dharmaDec 23, 2022

Entertaining sequel but is it really worth all the money that Netflix pays for? For $400 million for its rights, it is definetelly a head scratcher. What can I say? More of the same from Johnson, with some interesting twist and turns. TheEntertaining sequel but is it really worth all the money that Netflix pays for? For $400 million for its rights, it is definetelly a head scratcher. What can I say? More of the same from Johnson, with some interesting twist and turns. The standout was actually Monae, who gave a really great performance. Well made and worth a watch.… Expand

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alexegiyanDec 23, 2022

Entertaining, but this movie is simply mediocre and cringy. The first one was much better.

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Lord_VoltaDec 23, 2022

The movie is fine, but it doesn't come close to the first, which is why they had to reference it in the title. After a few awkward scenes showing lockdown, the movie introduces several character with vague personalities that all scream ****The movie is fine, but it doesn't come close to the first, which is why they had to reference it in the title. After a few awkward scenes showing lockdown, the movie introduces several character with vague personalities that all scream **** Eventually, we come to "the big twist", but something's missing. Knives Out gives us a protagonist early in the movie who we then follow for the rest of the film. Glass Onion has its own protagonist, but we don't find out who that is until the film is almost over. After his/her cliche introduction, one unbelievable event happens after another which lead too ... nothing. There is no epiphany to this story, it just ends.… Expand

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Thrawn997Dec 21, 2022

One of the best in 2022, Rian Johnson can't make a bad flick. Looking forward to the next dozen of these

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Rebecca31Dec 5, 2022

The world’s greatest detective (no not you Sherlock, and not you either Hercule Poirot) is back again for another gripping tale. It’s none other than Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). Now in Greece, Detective Blanc investigates a new murder with aThe world’s greatest detective (no not you Sherlock, and not you either Hercule Poirot) is back again for another gripping tale. It’s none other than Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). Now in Greece, Detective Blanc investigates a new murder with a whole new bunch of suspects.

Eccentric billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites his dearest friends to his private island for a murder mystery weekend and sure wouldn’t you know it, an actual murder happens. Again you’re presented with a bunch of awful characters all with unique motives and it’s up to the world’s greatest detective to solve the case. With Knives Out director Rian Johnson showed cinema audiences what could be done with the whodunit genre. Highly entertaining, immensely funny and packed full of enough twists and red herrings to keep you engaged, and ensure you enjoy yourself while the mystery unfold.

Knives Out revived the whodunit genre and since 2019 there has been an increase in murder mystery movies, not all of which have been great let’s be honest. Yet it’s a genre that when done right it’s a real crowd pleaser and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is just as entertaining as its predecessor. The set-up takes a while to kick off, with a murder mystery the murder should generally happen in the first act and with Glass Onion it happens a bit later than expected, but the Knives Out franchise seems to continually push the boundaries of the whodunit genre and experiments with the rules.

Although I preferred the story in the first Knives Out movie, the sequel has enough laughs and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat while the different layers of the story unfolds. Each new twist reels you deeper and deeper into the mystery. The script is filled with humour and very clearly drawing from real life events within the last three years. Very topical but most importantly it has another brilliant performance from Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. It really is a joy to see him again onscreen in a non James Bond role. I really enjoyed this and look forward to another instalment from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is another enjoyable and entertaining murder mystery. Unfortunately Netflix bought the rights to the franchise and it was only in cinemas for a week, a completely missed opportunity to let this run in cinemas for longer. It’s really better suited to see with a crowd but for anyone who didn’t manage to see it on the big screen it’s available to stream at home from December 23rd. Highly recommended and a definite must see for fans of Knives Out.… Expand

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TorontoMatt4Dec 5, 2022

Really good fun; witty with a superb cast and a few good twists. Overall, very enjoyable.

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TomMondayDec 4, 2022

Actor playing protagonist lacks the ability to act. Also boring to watch a character with no flaws. I saw the film with Rian Johnson actually in the cinema; the audience laughed uproariously at the movie’s other absurd, flawed, deeply humanActor playing protagonist lacks the ability to act. Also boring to watch a character with no flaws. I saw the film with Rian Johnson actually in the cinema; the audience laughed uproariously at the movie’s other absurd, flawed, deeply human characters. But every scene with the protagonist was dead silent – even though this biased audience was there for a post-show Q&A with Johnson. In my memory since, the picture has aged like a banana in the sun. It’s just no fun to keep watching films interested in featuring underrepresented characters that have no interest in exploring what makes them human.… Expand

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JLuis_001Nov 30, 2022

If a joke has already been told on other occasions and with more grace, in these cases it cannot really be said that he who laughs last laughs best, no, here the one who made you laugh first wins.

Knives Out didn't try anything new when itIf a joke has already been told on other occasions and with more grace, in these cases it cannot really be said that he who laughs last laughs best, no, here the one who made you laugh first wins.

Knives Out didn't try anything new when it was released two years ago, but the film had a very strong identity, as well as a killer cast that, despite their small interventions, all left their mark.

That doesn't happen with Glass Onion, and yes, I am fully aware that everything rests on our criteria, but I felt that, in this installment neither the mystery, nor the characters had the same plot weight of its predecessor, which I found quite conflicting because no matter how hard I tried I couldn't immerse myself in the plot in the same way.

It's an entertaining film, if expectations cease in the comparisons, because Glass Onion may not be a waste, but against its predecessor, it loses out in every situation.… Expand

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Wwilliams23Nov 30, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Knives Out was a solid 8/10. Great mystery and very fun. Beautiful setting with the manor in autumn. Glass Onion is more of the same, but throws in politics and wokeness here and there. All straight white men are bad. They made one character gay, when there was no indication of that before. Powerful black leading woman that we must be in awe over for no apparent reason. CNN and Fauci on TV. Stupid, buff, straight white man that lives with his mother and reeks of toxic masculinity (spoiler alert: He is the first to die). It's very clear what they were trying to go for. But the mystery itself was still fun to watch unfold. It's a well done story and the setting is cool.… Expand

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quisquousNov 30, 2022

Fun but forgettable. Not in the same league as Knives Out. Daniel Craig still can't pull off the accent, but he looked like he had fun trying. Edward Norton is always a win.

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digbigglyNov 30, 2022

Brilliant film. Shame Rian caved for the Netflix money, this could've been a really great theatrical franchise. A few too many needless sexual references and annoying phrases like **** otherwise a great murder mystery.

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WallncuzNov 29, 2022

The first knives out movie was pretty good, I enjoyed it. The hype for this movie was clearly carried over from the first movie.. glass onion is a total mess, the entire screenplay is horrendous, the acting was that of a B or even C movie..The first knives out movie was pretty good, I enjoyed it. The hype for this movie was clearly carried over from the first movie.. glass onion is a total mess, the entire screenplay is horrendous, the acting was that of a B or even C movie.. the first half was so boring and annoying we almost walked out. Don't waste your time with this crap movie. You'll be wasting your money. If you liked knives out and assumed this would be just as good, your gonna be pretty upset when you pay to see this mess it's pretty much just Ryan Johnson spouting off bs identity politics lol he ruined this like he ruined star wars..… Expand

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VulgarisNov 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story goes like this:

One day, a very talented, genius young woman, with great social skills, great knowledge and wisdom and without any flaws, comes up with a brilliant business idea, which she puts down on a napkin from her preferred bar. She proceeds to build in record time such a successful business venture that makes her and her associate billionaires and their friends very successful and famous people. Let's call her associate the evil dude.

Her friends and the evil dude are all greedy and one day the evil dude decides to invest the company's money in a dubious McGuffin which is basically a super concentrated hydrogen thing that can generate a lot of electricity, but it apparently has serious flaws because it's very combustible. So instead of a realistic approach, the story takes us to an obtuse turn of events, as the bright woman decides to kick the evil dude out of business because using the McGuffin is evil, but the deal turns sour after he gets all their circle of friends to lie in court and somehow claim the whole business solely to himself based on the pretence that he wrote the basic business concept in the infamous napkin instead of her. Somehow that works and she is left disgraced and alone. At that point she finds the napkin and to prove it she sends a photograph via email to her identical twin sister. Now, of course, the email somehow is common knowledge, so the evil dude tracks her down and kills her, poor thing.

That's all explained in the second half of the film in flashbacks, now we get to the story as presented from the beginning:

This evil dude invites his friends to an isolated island for the weekend, and he is surprised to see that his old associate, that brilliant young woman, attends the event, along with 007. Of course, this is not the brilliant woman from the start of the story, she is her equally virtuous and noble identical twin, who happens to be a teacher and perfect person that lives elsewhere and is there to avenge her sister. Sorry, did I say avenge her sister? I meant bring justice to her sister. Anyway, the guy is obsessed with the Mona Lisa, which he borrows from France, and puts behind a very unsafe glass cage that can easily be opened. You can see where this is going.

OK, turns out that all the friends in the island owe their success to this evil dude, and they are all very toxic people. After a while it surfaces that the original perfect girl died, and one of the friends knows the evil dude killed her, so the evil dude kills him. Then he tries to kill the twin, just to make sure. But he fails, because she is perfect. Then she finds the napkin but he burns it. But it doesn't matter, because she breaks everything and sets fire to his palace, which is powered by the hydrogen McGuffin thing, which is everywhere, because that's how electricity works. That burns the Mona Lisa down, ending the nefarious plans of the evil dude.

007 meanwhile is basically tagging along, telling the brilliant virtuous twin his educated opinion on how things are and distracting the nasty people so they don't realise she is on a quest for justice.

In the end, the evil dude is apparently exposed, 007 and her sister's friends are at the same place they were at the start of the film, and she burned evidence of a homicide and a unique work of art. But hey, that is totally justified, because the evil dude was exposed!

When I walked into the cinema I was expecting some Poirot-inspired 'whodunnit' story, but instead I got this moronic tale, with shallow and boring characters, trying to pitch an unlikely reality where becoming a millionaire is something trivial and where normal rules don't apply and attempts the now-cliched Hollywood trend to spread the pernicious and false social identity ideology, which I strongly oppose. For these reasons I rate this piece of junk a 0 out of 10. It's rubbish. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 28, 2022

Pretty much the same quality as the original film. Great characters, great acting and easily one of the best screenplays of the year. Rian Johnson is a creative genius.

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gratefulrNov 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a massive disappointment considering it departs from everything that made the original movie a near perfect murder mystery. The central idea of the movie is a glass onion, something that seems like it has many layers, while at the same time you can see the center clearly from the beginning. That is the premise they used for the mystery, but what they failed to think through is that just leaves you with a boring and predictable story that has to be carried by the over the top extravagance that ruins the immersion. While it is still a pretty movie, the scope undermines whatever pretty shots and cinematography that carried over from the original. More and more Craig's character felt like the only change from Agatha Christie's creation was a change of accent. Not worth watching… Expand

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jacoblovesmetacNov 27, 2022

Wow! This was so much fun to see in theaters! The audience was laughing so much during this! This was such a well written movie that will throw stuff at you that you won’t expect. The acting was phenomenal! Please if you can, see this in aWow! This was so much fun to see in theaters! The audience was laughing so much during this! This was such a well written movie that will throw stuff at you that you won’t expect. The acting was phenomenal! Please if you can, see this in a theater ASAP. This will only be in theaters for a few more days! You won’t regret it!… Expand

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NavyBeanNov 27, 2022

meh. tons of coincidence and contrivance to further the plot. obvious humor that doesn't work. how these people ever come together to become friends makes zero sense.

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pastor43Nov 27, 2022

The movie is a “Must See” in every sense of the phrase. When the twist reveals itself, you will be pleasantly surprised and delighted. The ending was like a fresh piece of bread beginning to go stale, but I can understand why Rian JohnsonThe movie is a “Must See” in every sense of the phrase. When the twist reveals itself, you will be pleasantly surprised and delighted. The ending was like a fresh piece of bread beginning to go stale, but I can understand why Rian Johnson went the way he did. Ever cast member was outstanding… A “Must See!”… Expand

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Dee-Jay_DeliNov 27, 2022

Well-paced and entertaining murder mystery movie that doesn't reach quite the same hights as its predecessor.

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9

royalguy07Nov 26, 2022

I feel like the covid angle and the first 15 minutes or so are going to age a little poorly. Even in late 2022 it already feels dated. But once the movie takes off it is as fun as ever. Open to as many of these as Johnson and Craig want to make.

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