Knives Out

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algajardFeb 9, 2020

It remind me a lot to "Clue" (1985). At some point it looks like some kind of remake. Either way, it is very enjoyable movie with a lot of twists. Quite good performances.

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CornwallAdamsJan 15, 2020

This film was surprisingly entertaining. It's able to balance so many elements at once without it feeling boring or dull at any points. The acting in the film was nice as well, with each character having their own little moment.

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ZwiiZwiiDec 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I highly enjoyed the film I do feel that the films ending was too obvious from the beginning, Chris Evans played a wonderful actor within the film but you knew from his first scene that he was the killer. I just wish they had done something a little more unique with the death… Expand

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DodgeballNov 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A well acted, very entertaining film wrapped up in Hollywood’s latest attempt at social engineering with its loud and transparent message that heirs of a prominent waspy American family are unworthy recipients of generational wealth — indeed the most unworthy of all is none other than Captain America — which, the film proclaims instead, should be re-distributed to the country’s hardworking immigrants/first gen immigrant families and their undocumented relatives — metaphorical speaking of course.… Expand

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Krnz28Nov 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't sure if this movie was supposed to be funny or not. Some parts were overly corny like the main character she was ridiculous . I liked Daniel Craig's part and Christopher Plummer's part, but if it was supposed to be funny most of the people in our theater and I would say at least a 100 didn't get it that way all the way through . So it was pretty good as far as new material but lacking as far as hitting the nail on the head. And yep a bit like clue only they told you who don't right off the bat..… Expand

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ryanechoMar 17, 2020

The mystery was (Scooby-Doo) predictable, I figured it out as soon as the killer appeared on screen. It probably would have been a lot less predictable had the movie of been in the perspective of the anonymously hired detective.

The movieThe mystery was (Scooby-Doo) predictable, I figured it out as soon as the killer appeared on screen. It probably would have been a lot less predictable had the movie of been in the perspective of the anonymously hired detective.

The movie its self was at least entertaining. None of the characters annoyed me besides being horrible people, but that was on purpose and not just because of bad writing.

There are few legitimately funny lines in this movie (despite it not beong a comedy) rather that was intentional or not I really cannot tell. The "Especially eat **** line was amazing.

The movie is self aware, in fact they straight up mention they are ripping off Clue. Which is bad you should never mention you are ripping off something. Regardless of the mistakes of the movie I had a good time. Also it's very odd seeing Katherine Langford playing a character being accused of murder after seeing '13 Reasons Why.'… Expand

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Jason_bJan 3, 2020

Light and fun plot. Well made. A little long. A handful of nothing characters. At least it’s not another Marvel CGI ride.

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brdstffJan 11, 2020

Somewhat long and tedious, but I must admit I liked it. No car crashes with loud noises and fireballs, no f*** bombs, no nudity or explicit sex, raised voices are within the plot context, murder visual within reason graphically (room notSomewhat long and tedious, but I must admit I liked it. No car crashes with loud noises and fireballs, no f*** bombs, no nudity or explicit sex, raised voices are within the plot context, murder visual within reason graphically (room not splashed with blood and the wound not shown up close in panorama). Reasonable plot. Reasonable solve. Could have done more with victims mother. No Academy Awards . . . but entertaining.
Have liked Christopher Plummer for 50 years. Fun to watch.… Expand

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BruterakeAug 18, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O filme é legal e tem um elenco caro também mas sl faltou acontecer alguma coisa ruim tudo da certo pros cara da nem graça… Expand

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CLeCromDec 27, 2020

80's actors meet the younger generation of Marvel and series for a huge "camp it up" under the patronage of Bond himself.

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thefruitmanJan 30, 2021

General Review:
Hosting a cast of big name actors from the likes of James Bond and Captain America and many more this is a fun murder mystery movie which will leave you guessing to the end.
The Good: The interaction between the familyGeneral Review:
Hosting a cast of big name actors from the likes of James Bond and Captain America and many more this is a fun murder mystery movie which will leave you guessing to the end.

The Good:
The interaction between the family members was enjoyable and provided laughs throughout the movie.
A unique medical condition to one of the characters made for a very interesting and well used narrative tool.
Multiple mysteries and twists and turns intertwined throughout the movie but for the most part if you are paying attention there are hints along the way which makes the ending make sense.

The Bad:
As clever as Mr Blanc is depicted a lot of his conclusions were based upon people remembering the exact wording of conversations from an emotional night that happened days beforehand. And as most scientists will agree eye-witness testimony and human memory are some of the weakest forms of evidence.

Final Thoughts:
An enjoyable movie, at times I was certain I knew the answers to the mystery, and at times my guesses were accurate only for another spanner to then be thrown into the works which added another layer to the overall mystery. Would recommend giving this a watch if you have a couple spare hours and will be very interested to see what happens in the announced sequel.

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AgentLviJul 9, 2023

Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great

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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

A great who-done-it. A must watch for murder mystery fans. It’s a good film.

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DinoHippieJun 20, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pretty good movie but the "reveal" at 35 minutes was unnecessary, they just wanted to do the twist for the twist's sake. Also it was too much exposition in the end and Daniel Craig's character was too theatrical… Expand

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Voodoo123Apr 11, 2020

The fantastic cast and impressive production quality of knives out are wasted away on the sub par 'who dunnit' plot with a weak sauce screenplay. There was nothing of substance to be found here and so I felt my time was ultimately wasted.

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Brent_MarchantDec 1, 2019

Despite a number of fine supporting performances (especially Jamie Lee Curtis and Toni Collette) and excellent production values, this overlong, overwritten whodunnit grows tiresome as it goes along, especially in its extended concluding bigDespite a number of fine supporting performances (especially Jamie Lee Curtis and Toni Collette) and excellent production values, this overlong, overwritten whodunnit grows tiresome as it goes along, especially in its extended concluding big reveal sequence (at which point you might not really care what the answer is). As a film that seeks to be both funny and compelling, it often seems to try too hard to be what it aspires to be, carrying an air of smugness about itself as it does so. What's more, a number of characters are seriously underused, and the script for what should be a timeless sort of tale is tarnished by discussions of contemporary topics that ground it in the present, diluting what should be one of the picture's chief defining characteristics. But the biggest issue is a big, gaping, vacuous question that's left unresolved at film's end, one that's sure to leave astute viewers scratching their heads. While the end product is far from awful, it certainly could have been a lot better. Wait for home media on this one.… Expand

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AxeTFeb 11, 2020

Intricate and involving mystery exactly in the Agatha Christie tradition with a great all star cast, but too convoluted in the end. Most critically there's a small but fatal flaw in the plot. And the political commentary injection overIntricate and involving mystery exactly in the Agatha Christie tradition with a great all star cast, but too convoluted in the end. Most critically there's a small but fatal flaw in the plot. And the political commentary injection over family debating is one thing, but the surveillance VHS tape lesson is just too much personal nerd obsession for a discerning audience (and is the exact same luddite nerd move Tarantino made with his little lecture on film gauge formats in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" which has nothing to do with story and everything to do with filmmaker silly self indulgence).… Expand

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zacharyhasDec 26, 2019

A decent whodunnit with a stellar cast of characters. I had some issues with the film overall but it's very much worth a watch, I don't think it has as much bite as Rian Johnson's previous works such a Looper, Brick or The Last Jedi

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thatpowerFeb 25, 2020

Amazing movie ruined by a terrible ending. Disappointing but still watchable due to the first 90 minutes being extremely good.

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mixoticFeb 7, 2020

It was fine, it not somewhat predictable. It held my attention, but I didn't walk away continuing to think about the movie. The dramatic overacting by the cast made it seems like they were trying to make something that felt like the originalIt was fine, it not somewhat predictable. It held my attention, but I didn't walk away continuing to think about the movie. The dramatic overacting by the cast made it seems like they were trying to make something that felt like the original Clue! movie, but it did't really hit the mark.… Expand

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BulgarianCriticDec 30, 2019

Yeah this was pretty ok to watch.Some of the scenes stretched out for too long but overall the acting was super(i mean from the entire cast can you expect anything less?)the mystery was alright and the comedy was ok.

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Mauro_LanariDec 27, 2019

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The now inevitable anti-Trumpian added disvalue of the WASP family and Captain America against a Latin American (Ecuador? Paraguay?) with an undocumented immigrant mother, hidden in a story worthy of Agatha Christie and in a(Mauro Lanari)
The now inevitable anti-Trumpian added disvalue of the WASP family and Captain America against a Latin American (Ecuador? Paraguay?) with an undocumented immigrant mother, hidden in a story worthy of Agatha Christie and in a bubbly direction worthy of Guy Ritchie or of Bekmambetov's "Wanted" (2008).… Expand

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BeardedYodaDec 3, 2019

Despite the fact that the acting is spectacular, there are certain points in the story that I found confusing and strange. One reoccurring plot point in particular seemed ridiculous and out of place even though the movie leans on it for theDespite the fact that the acting is spectacular, there are certain points in the story that I found confusing and strange. One reoccurring plot point in particular seemed ridiculous and out of place even though the movie leans on it for the story to work.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeJan 28, 2020

Knives Out… Sharp and Full of Holes

S2S: What is Thanksgiving without families coming together, airing their drama and disdain and a little bit of MURDER! Yes, Knives Out provides us with not a movie that reminds of morals behind the season,Knives Out… Sharp and Full of Holes

S2S: What is Thanksgiving without families coming together, airing their drama and disdain and a little bit of MURDER! Yes, Knives Out provides us with not a movie that reminds of morals behind the season, giving thanks, loving family, and fun and games like Mafia and WHO DONE IT?!

TF: I hear you there. Rian Johnson’s Knives Out is mainly style over substance. It is like Johnson decided to write and direct a less serious, contemporary version of Murder on the Orient Express, which had a remake in 2017. You may hear a lot of comparisons to that movie. Knives Out’s plot is both familiar and convoluted; but, it doesn’t mean it is not worthy of a viewing.

S2S: Knives Out is described by Lionsgate as “When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.” After that I can’t give much more without dropping a spoiler. But this puts us in a perfect position to discuss.

S2S: Knives Out is jammed packed with a star-studded ensemble. Jamie Lee Curtis, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans who all do a really solid job portraying their individual characters. Sidenote: each individual character couldn’t get anymore stereotypical or carbon copy to previous mystery movies. Daniel Craig’s southern drawl was quite amazing, even if offensive to the Colonel. Throughout the movie, the cast gave moments of convincing and captivating performances. Especially, the relative newcomer to the acting world Ana de Armas, who played Marta, had times where she wasn’t put in the shadow of the other looming superstars in the cast. Interestingly enough, another star cast could’ve done this movie and it wouldn’t be the same at all. Either way, the cast/movie has charm and is entertaining.

TF: I agree that the cast is star-studded and these actors are clearly having a great time playing these characters. I love Daniel Craig in this role. It feels rare that we see him stretch like this and it’s fun. However, I do think his Benoit Blanc is somehow both too broad and not broad enough. I was getting Inspector Clouseau vibes, but I wanted more daffy antics. Also, Christopher Plummer, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis are sinking their teeth into these mysterious Thrombey family members. Michael Shannon, as Harlan’s son benefiting from nepotism, and Toni Collette, as a scheming daughter-in-law, are chewing scenery left and right. There’s consistent great energy when these actors are on the screen.

S2S: Unfortunately, the cast doesn’t wholly save this movie. There are so many plot holes in the script or the editing that we left the theater saying, “just pretend like that made sense” or “they forgot all about that”. It’s almost like it was a donut with hole in the middle, another donut. The storyline in itself is not original but the way the story is told saves that in a way. It felt as if I was being read one of Harlan’s books, which is great but it felt as long as one of Harlan’s books as well. This movie drug on way too long. I felt okay checking my phone because I knew the end was imminent even though the biggest secret and reveal wasn’t complete.

TF: Yes, but don’t leave out the set design. The production design of the house is outstanding. Everywhere you look, there are knick-knacks and interesting set pieces. A huge portrait of Christopher Plummer as Harlan looms over a room in the house as the patriarch’s presence does in the family. The structure of the home itself is a marvel. Lastly, I will mention that at times the music is very gripping. There are some strings striking at one point that were accenting tension. These parts of the production really help things come together.

TF: But you’re right the real problem is that ultimately the mystery isn’t great. The plot points are kind of obvious and then become convoluted, if you try to unpack it. Knives Out feels maybe 20 minutes too long. There’s so much going on in order to build to the conclusion that the movie loses some steam along the way. I wanted more comedy than mystery since the mystery wasn’t very mysterious.

S2S: With that said, Knives Out is clever and entertaining at times, but isn’t worth the time in the theater. The movie may be worth matinee money but ultimately this is a perfect FX or Netflix movie. Something you watch once and then can leave on in the background. TF: Knives Out is fun and has some smart moments. This cast is the reason to stick with the movie to the end. The real question is does the cast do enough to elevate the middling plot. I would be on board for another Benoit Blanc movie in the future.… Expand

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logan_Feb 16, 2020

It is a movie that happened ... With an ensemble cast of fun character performances, the narrative followed the least interesting among them. Despite my enjoyment of particular performances from Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collete, and JaedenIt is a movie that happened ... With an ensemble cast of fun character performances, the narrative followed the least interesting among them. Despite my enjoyment of particular performances from Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collete, and Jaeden Martell, I am torn on if the were actually good or just marginally better than their lackluster costars such as Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. The return to the ensemble mystery in "Knives Out" was refreshing from Rian Johnson and I wait with bated breath for "Knives Out II" and other classic mysteries to come out in the future.… Expand

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Mark12181Mar 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the cast and set up and I would’ve rated this movie a lot higher if weren’t for two detractions. The biggest being the set up of the apparent murder suicide. The nurse accidentally gives her patient 100mg of morphine through an IV and he miraculously stays conscious for at least 10 minutes while they figure out a plan and execute it. The next criticism is a continuation of the first, the lady is a nurse therefore she would easily know something is in fact a miss since the guy stays conscious after the so called massive overdose. The movie is built upon this flimsy premise. That out of the way I did enjoy the ending as I didn’t see it coming. The only other complaint was that the movie starts out rather slow.going… Expand

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TyranianMar 19, 2020

Vaguely entertaining but full of obnoxious characters and tedious plotting.

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swingJan 7, 2020

Kept my attention in spurts, but one of the dumbest movies of the year. Tried to make it like Clue, the board game. But was silly from start to finish. I did like Marta, the Paraguay nurse. She was adorable.

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jcasetnlFeb 29, 2020

Engaging and funny at times, but works too hard to set up its contrivances on the one hand, and then takes furious short cuts on the other. Such as a car chase where the main character can't be going more than 50 mph and claims she's flooringEngaging and funny at times, but works too hard to set up its contrivances on the one hand, and then takes furious short cuts on the other. Such as a car chase where the main character can't be going more than 50 mph and claims she's flooring it, and then fakes out all the police by simply hitting the brakes. Mistakes like this, or like the cheap gimmick of the main character throwing up whenever she tells a lie, are so far into silly territory that it gnaws at the credibility of what is in many respects a meticulously crafted murder mystery.

The other problem is at some point the twists start to feel a bit too predictable and rote, and the reveals start to lose impact. At some point, to earn its due, Knives Out had to fool the audience and it just never really does. Most of the supporting cast is quickly off the suspect list and the only thing that makes us still care about them is the actors' performances (which are generally quite good). No, the problem with Knives Out is solely in the writing.

Also Knives very cheaply injects politics as a way to turn the vilification of the antagonists up to 11 and ennoble the protagonist. It's pretty stunning how tacked on and lazy it's done here. With the film's "critics insurance" paid, I'm not surprised at it being rated more highly than it probably deserves. Watch the over 40 years old Blazing Saddles if you want to see a movie that does it right.… Expand

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UncleWillardFeb 9, 2020

Not sure what the raves are all about. This was a pretty boring and by the numbers whodunit. I half expected everyone to be guilty a la Agatha Christy. I thought I had missed some brilliance but no amount of spoiler-filled explanations shedNot sure what the raves are all about. This was a pretty boring and by the numbers whodunit. I half expected everyone to be guilty a la Agatha Christy. I thought I had missed some brilliance but no amount of spoiler-filled explanations shed new light. I got it and it wasn't shocking or.complex in the slightest. I guess, like Parasite, its a lesson in classism? Poor people.good, rich people bad? Way to go movies! That's like the third movie this year that fooled me into watching them and being thoroughly underwhelmed.… Expand

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ZZBEARDec 22, 2019

meh, not a complete waste of time like his Starwars floater but still an just an OK meh smirk movie.

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MoniMarcoMay 22, 2020

Came in with big expectations after seeing the actors involved, and I got to say, there is nothing impressive about this movie, except for the fact that they managed to get so many high caliber actors together on one set. A lot of hiddenCame in with big expectations after seeing the actors involved, and I got to say, there is nothing impressive about this movie, except for the fact that they managed to get so many high caliber actors together on one set. A lot of hidden advertising. Very basic plot. And caricature characters with a lack of depth.… Expand

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JkatoJan 25, 2020

This movie is very over hyped, please please save your money, go see 1917 or the gentlemen, like i shouldve, wait for streaming or rent it if u must. I will say daniel craig was very good in this, but otherwise it was average.

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vaythandAug 2, 2020

A movie that mistakes being self-referential for cleverness, and a retreading of political caricatures as commentary. For a movie that pretends to be about moral ambiguity, the characters are decidedly put in the “good guy” or “bad guy”A movie that mistakes being self-referential for cleverness, and a retreading of political caricatures as commentary. For a movie that pretends to be about moral ambiguity, the characters are decidedly put in the “good guy” or “bad guy” baskets. By the time Daniel Craig’s character reveals his final deduction, which was the one time in the movie I had fun, it’s just not enough to justify the eye-rolling meandering up to that point. It does look pretty though.… Expand

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samcharlot123Feb 19, 2023

I really did not like this movie. Ana De Armas is easy on the eyes, but even her beauty couldn't save this film. I felt so bored watching it. It felt like it was trying to be Clue(1985) and just didn't hold up in my opinion.

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djniceyApr 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a murder-mystery, it doesn't come anywhere close to an Agatha Christie, or any of the other interesting whodunnits, there is one scene where one of the characters is watching Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote on a TV and it just made me really cringe, there are other self-serving references where the writer/director shoves in political statements and other trite references, Rian Johnson is quite obviously his own biggest fan.

There isn't much suspense at all, the movie plays out pretty much exactly as you think it will, it becomes obvious from early on who-dunnit and the characters are all caricatures, none give a nuanced and interesting performance. Daniel Craig fails at an American drawl accent and this is a distraction throughout the whole movie. They should have cast an American or a decent voice actor, or had him have an English accent. Ana de Armas has a large amount of screen time and does well playing the part, as the central figure she carries the film and its straightforward plot. Her central plot contrivance, that she is sick every time she lies, isn't used in an interesting way, it merely provides a convenience for the "detectives" who do almost zero actual detective work after the initial interviews at the very start of the film that establish characters and motives. All of this is wasted as the cast never become plausible suspects, there are only ever two suspects and one becomes obvious in the second act. There is none of the subtlety or misdirection of the classic murder mysteries.

There are so many illogical plot holes and unnatural events that the film falls apart as a crime thriller, characters walk over, throw away, and destroy evidence in full view of the police, who say or do absolutely nothing about it. There are other inconsistencies, the hugest of which is the central overdose plot and a cover-up that wouldn't work as a cover-up after a post-mortem. Its watchable and entertaining enough to pass a couple of hours, but I wouldn't ever watch it a second time or rate it as a good murder mystery, as there is precious little mystery.… Expand

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ThemBakerBoysNov 29, 2019

I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that more wasn't done with this terrific cast. The movie does deliver on what it promises. It IS a murder mystery with a comedic slant. The problem is that it doesn't doing any one part of itI couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that more wasn't done with this terrific cast. The movie does deliver on what it promises. It IS a murder mystery with a comedic slant. The problem is that it doesn't doing any one part of it particularly well. It really isn't very funny and it really isn't that great a murder mystery. There are several red herrings designed to mislead the audience but we have seen so much of that in the past that it isn't very effective. You would not need to be an amazing detective to figure out the culprit by the midpoint of the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis can be hilariously funny when given the right material and here she and others are criminally under used. Much time is wasted on Ana De Armas who plays the nurse Marta. The camera lingers on her face for far too long and far to often. Combine that with Daniel Craig's painfully slow southern drawl, (which he does NOT nail) and I was often wishing the camera would follow what the more interesting characters were doing.
And of course, being Hollywood, they can't help themselves from bashing Trump, Trump voters, and conservatives in general. The couple in front of us walked out of the theater when things got particularly political about immigration and putting children in cages.
To sum up, very few laugh out loud moments, very little real suspense, some annoying accents and politics, a lot of wasted potential and the result is a movie that will only be remembered for being forgettable. Wait for it to show up on Netflix or something. Not worth theater dollars.… Expand

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MA2Nov 29, 2019

Once again, Rian Johnson proves himself to be a great director (particularly with visuals) but an absolutely awful writer who’s obsession with exploring social/political themes always comes at the cost of turning almost every plot point andOnce again, Rian Johnson proves himself to be a great director (particularly with visuals) but an absolutely awful writer who’s obsession with exploring social/political themes always comes at the cost of turning almost every plot point and character ark into MacGuffins. For the record, I actually agree with his politics so please don’t @ me. But good stories make for intelligent social commentary, not the other way around.

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laymanpascalMar 26, 2021

Great actors, interesting ideas & visual nuances but somehow the character shots, dialogue and pacing left me just as emotionally indifferent as the Last Jedi. It's puzzling.

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BratzkiSoBJan 1, 2023

Hard to see what the appeal is after the simple fact of the ensemble cast. I think the hype is more about a beloved new director than the results here. Acting is on point for what they were attempting but all in all it’s just a whimsicalHard to see what the appeal is after the simple fact of the ensemble cast. I think the hype is more about a beloved new director than the results here. Acting is on point for what they were attempting but all in all it’s just a whimsical flick with nothing at all interesting. Glass Onion was much worse, probably a Zero. I think with some time these rave reviewers will embarrassingly look back at this movie in the same vein as Cannonball Run.… Expand

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viroodiemDec 28, 2019

This film is an amazing illustration of a generation gap.

This "clue" type mystery is one that was worn out and beaten to death by the 70s and 80s but is something this current generation is completely unfamiliar with. Hence why so manyThis film is an amazing illustration of a generation gap.

This "clue" type mystery is one that was worn out and beaten to death by the 70s and 80s but is something this current generation is completely unfamiliar with. Hence why so many reviewers are fawning over this as "slick, clever, smart" etc Its simply a matter that they themselves have not seen this sort of film mystery.

However if you did live through those eras and saw these types of films you would see that all Knives out is is a poorly crafted and generic imitation of far better whodunit mysteries.

The characters are hollow caricatures with no depth. Casting was surprising but not for good reasons. Has beens like Jaime Lee Curtis and Don Johnson using the film trying to make a comeback, Mostly nobodies that you have never heard of, a few neverweres Like Shannon and the lead character you will think is just Miley Cyrus faking a Latino accent. Then there is Daniel Craig basically doing his best imitation of Frank Underwood minus the megalomania.

The biggest problem is that it is for all intents a Disney film in the sense that Disney influences abound, despite not being directly associated with the #EvilestCorporationOnEarth. From the presence of "Captain America" to being Written, directed and produced by Rian Johnson you begin to see that Disney influence. It is bland, depthless, bottom feeding cud that does nothing new, exhibits no originality and panders to the lowest common denominator for fear of producing something that wasn't predictable within the first 30 minutes.

Dont get me wrong, Ive spent far more time with far worse offerings but between being generic, derivative and predictable this is not an enjoyable thing to watch.… Expand

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CinemaCrushDec 29, 2019

We've seen this before, many times. It was once called Clue, then it was done again quite brilliantly for it's time by Lumet. It was called Murder on the Orient Express that time around. This time, Rian Johnson gives you what he normally hasWe've seen this before, many times. It was once called Clue, then it was done again quite brilliantly for it's time by Lumet. It was called Murder on the Orient Express that time around. This time, Rian Johnson gives you what he normally has to offer. Something pro looking for the people that just can't do the new-wave of cinema. This is a great film for people that don't like when movies just end (and need something bluntly climactic), getting annoyed at the open endings of 'No Country For Old Men', 'There Will Be Blood', any Spring Breakers, etc etc... It might be stylized to the tune of a 2019 film, but just as in 'Brick', Johnson cannot for the life of him decide what kind of reality this takes place in. Is it ours? One might get the feeling that it's meant to be a hyper-realistic play on our reality with a little Hollywood action spice. Not a bad recipe if you do it right. Johnson does not do it right. This film, just like 'Brick' creates a reality that is surely having an identity crisis. Good angular editing with some imagery that is more so eye grabbing than it is specifically profound. Michael Shannon I feel is held back by the script. And Daniel Craig really could have pulled off something great if it wasn't so flat as a whole. I feel bad at the great work put in by some of these amazing actors, all falling flat on such a script. - Another relic re-birthed for a new generation. You might see it up for some hokey awards like the Oscars or Globes, ones that are televised and who's purpose is to rake in ratings (money). Alas it is too two dimensional to be winning things at Cannes or big time fests. This will be one of those films that will be on weekend non-cable channels all the time, in about 10 years. This is the type of movie I say might not be a waste of money, but it certainly won't cut the test of time. Go to Lumet for than. Rian Johnson; another swing and a miss!… Expand

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WoW1Feb 17, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It makes no sense to play suicide, because a forensic medical examination will still show an overdose of morphine. It is strange, and it seems meaningless, that a writer who made a fortune by writing detectives does not know this. It makes no sense to make Martha once again “dance” in front of a crowd of potential witnesses, if you could spend two minutes spending her and returning to your room to lie on the sofa, taking the syringe in your hand. It makes no sense to ignore the testimony of the servant. It makes no sense not to seize the opportunity and ask Martha if she knows who the killer is. It makes no sense to go in white sneakers, stained with the blood of the murdered for a week. There is no point in the physiological features of the main character, because she successfully lies without it. There is no point in returning to sweep tracks with medicines, because in this case all possible suspicions from Martha will be removed. It makes no sense to burn the laboratory, the corpse is not far. It makes no sense to dissuade Martha from returning the money. It makes no sense to blackmail Ransom, because there is no murder. It makes no sense to put different drugs in the same containers. It makes no sense to take fingerprints, because immediately everything will become clear. It makes no sense...… Expand

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KlebartNov 27, 2019

Mostly boring. Will be completely forgettable. Save your money. Don't bother.

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Mia1043May 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring than I expected. Hhhhhhhhhhhjkkkkkkk. So disappointed....’.........… Expand

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SmitieDec 6, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seeing Rian Johnson as the director made me think twice about investing 2 hours of my life watching this- would he actually craft an interesting, entertaining movie, with an real twist and get the most of his actors? Or will he use it another vehicle for his left SJW politics?

Lets see

Privileged, immoral, spoilt white family bickering over a large inheritance? Check.

Virtuous deserving poor servant of illegal immigrant single mother? Check.

Right wing supporter depicted as immature online troll man-child masturbating in toilet? Check.

Predictable surprises and zero twist? Check

Uninteresting characters except for the guy that gets it? Check

Terrible big name actor in lead role? Check.

Ryan Johnson never change.

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MikeymiketheoneJul 7, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Movie had so much potential with the story, the cast and everything but just failed to live up to the hype. Too long, predictable and boring especially after Harlan dies. A 3.5 for me but has to give it a 3 if i can only choose from these 2 options.… Expand

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cinemaquoteDec 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the migration subtext in this movie is sheer idiocy. not even the stellar cast saves this crashed and sorry version of a whodoneit. the fake accents, the fake tans, the evident machinery and evidently the inapt director deliver such a sorry flick not even a film. a waste of the viewer's patience.… Expand

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morefictionJul 12, 2021

This is an overly complicated ode to a board game that already had a movie made about it (hint: it's called Clue). It's as if the director and the actors expect you to be impressed by the script's complexity and its cast's star power so thatThis is an overly complicated ode to a board game that already had a movie made about it (hint: it's called Clue). It's as if the director and the actors expect you to be impressed by the script's complexity and its cast's star power so that you won't realize that this movie's satisfaction is akin to untangling a string of Christmas lights. Worst of all, it tries to deliver a moral along the lines of "good things happen to good people and then they become rich."… Expand

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GreatMartinNov 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Either I have been going to the movies far too long (80 years) or I have become jaded--maybe a combination of both!

I've seen at least a dozen different films in this genre with one of my favorites being "Murder On The Orient Express" with Ingrid Bergman and Lauren Bacall . It was an Agatha Christie movie made with a group of stars revolving around who committed a murder. In this case the screenplay and direction is by Rian Johnson which brings in some current hot topics like immigrants with references to Lin-Manuel Miranda and a snippet of a song by Steven Sondheim among other things.

The story is basically about patriarch Harlan Thrombey, played by Christopher Plummer, has become a multimillionaire by writing novels. We meet him at his 85th birthday on the night before he accidentally killed himself or was accidentally killed by his Latina immigrant nurse Marta, whose mother is here illegally. She is played by Ana de Armas who, as Marta, is filled with kindness and always throws up when she tells a lie.

In the cast are Daniel Craig who appears as private detective Blanc, hired secretly, and uses a horrible southern accent without reason, Jamie Lee Curtis as Harlan's daughter Linda, married to Don Johnson and they are the parents of 'Ransom' played by Chris Evans. Curtis gives the best performance in the movie,
Michael Shannon as Walt is Harlan's youngest son, is married to Riki Lindhome, playing Donna, and they have a child, Jacob, played by Jaeden Martell, who is sort of an 'odd' bird. Toni Collette is Harlan's daughter-in-law who was married to his deceased son and Harlan's granddaughter Megan, played by Katherine Langford. The latter's character was completely unnecessary to the movie and whose major scene could have been cut without an effect one way or the other except cutting the film down to a 2 hour running time.

Lakeith Stanfield and Noah Segan are detectives involved in the mystery who seem to allow Craig's detective take charge though it really doesn't make sense that they do.

Three other characters are played by Edi Patterson as Fran, Harlan's housekeeper and K Callan as Wanetta, Harlan's mother---remember Harlan is 85!---and Frank Oz as Harlan's lawyer.

The only interesting aspect to me was the Gothic house which has layers of hidden doors, windows and rooms and when you see all the things in the house you will feel sorry for the poor housekeeper!

"Knives Out" was a disappointment to me but in the film's defense most critics seemed to love it!… Expand

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gankbangerNov 30, 2019

The twist "trope" is abused to the point it becomes predictable and tiresome. I should have waited it for it to come to a stream service.

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OlivierPielJan 2, 2020

A very pretentious, bloated film that is trying to be tongue in cheek while unsubtly pushing its moralistic "message" about immigration and resorting to the same trope as "Get out" about "white guilt".
The whodunnit is mostly boring, as inA very pretentious, bloated film that is trying to be tongue in cheek while unsubtly pushing its moralistic "message" about immigration and resorting to the same trope as "Get out" about "white guilt".
The whodunnit is mostly boring, as in all detective stories. The genius of Agatha Christie or Arthur Conan Doyle was to all so subtly question "Britishness" and its pragmatism, its empiricism and confront continental/French rationalism. It was the clash between Poirot or Holmes with the British police that made it so interesting. The social critique was secondary.
Here we are left with a vague, inaccurate and pretentious "Go game" parable and an ultimate moralistic rubbish "you won by having a good heart". PS: What I find very ironic is how this kind of movie makes fun about the hypocrisy of "white" liberals towards immigration, while I am sure Messrs James Bond guy, Captain America guy and consorts feel so smug and self-satisfied about this film... while probably having in their employ a few servants and modern serfs on meager wages toiling for them directly and indirectly.… Expand

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agg8877Nov 28, 2019

Más progre mierda Hollywoodense sobre una élite que son ellos mismos, desperdicio de dinero

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AaronJupiterNov 28, 2019

Good actors unfortunately in the wrong hands. Rian Johnson, the writer and director should better sell advertisements than make movies.

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garmonboziaJan 4, 2020

Fresh deconstruction of a genre movie??? More like a political agenda dressed as a boring pastiche film with idiotic plot, weird acting and zero stakes. Matching puzzles to fit each other doesn't make a great picture. The most overhyped movieFresh deconstruction of a genre movie??? More like a political agenda dressed as a boring pastiche film with idiotic plot, weird acting and zero stakes. Matching puzzles to fit each other doesn't make a great picture. The most overhyped movie of the last year. I understand the critics ratings (because of the political agenda), but viewers? Do you really liked that pointless movie? (or paraphrasing Chris Evans from the movie - you ate that **** I'm not American, I live in Europe, I don't care about Star Wars (so I'm not one of those haters) so I watched that movie with no expectations. I didn't like it because it's a weak movie. For me its place is among films such as "Murder Mystery" with Sandler and Aniston (the most popular movie on Netflix in 2019 - Jesus!!! I lose my faith in people).… Expand

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ChrisM1979Feb 3, 2020

I went in with two high expectations but it just wasn't that good. But the thing that really annoyed me was the entire film the writer/director was trying to make a point but at the end he disproves his own point with who end up with all theI went in with two high expectations but it just wasn't that good. But the thing that really annoyed me was the entire film the writer/director was trying to make a point but at the end he disproves his own point with who end up with all the money. It showed the film was really about disliking a certain kind of people and liking another kind of people due to very superficial reasons.… Expand

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SynapticAcidJan 9, 2020

Boring, predictable, and preachy, with insufficient backstory to make you care or hate any of the characters or understand their choices... with a Scooby Doo ending to boot (lazy storytelling and mediocre filmmaking) . I'll never get the 2+Boring, predictable, and preachy, with insufficient backstory to make you care or hate any of the characters or understand their choices... with a Scooby Doo ending to boot (lazy storytelling and mediocre filmmaking) . I'll never get the 2+ hours of my life back that I wasted watching this film.… Expand

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aderokDec 19, 2020

Whereas Johnson forgoes any semblance of intellectual satire/polished lampoon, in favor of his own unvarnished, composite-brand propaganda; His ideals are so laser focused, he genuinely makes Joseph Goebbels look like Shane Carruth.

'KnivesWhereas Johnson forgoes any semblance of intellectual satire/polished lampoon, in favor of his own unvarnished, composite-brand propaganda; His ideals are so laser focused, he genuinely makes Joseph Goebbels look like Shane Carruth.

'Knives Out' is satire of the simple-minded venality of Nazism and white supremacy, thus earning it kinder, albeit fantastic, comparisons, akin to Agatha Christie's 'The Great Dictator' (1940). The Big Lebowski (1998) this aint.… Expand

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hyunwest123Mar 30, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. disappointing, overused tropes and the acting was sub-per imo. but ana is very pretty i liked her character and her wholesome relationship with the old man who died. unfortunate for that guy he died when he didn't have to.… Expand

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colemarisaSep 13, 2022

I honestly wonder if Im watching the same movie as the people who liked it. Now Im not saying it was terrible. But the Foghorn leghorn accent from OO7 was really horrific. Silly to be honest. The mystery is extremely easy to solve, justI honestly wonder if Im watching the same movie as the people who liked it. Now Im not saying it was terrible. But the Foghorn leghorn accent from OO7 was really horrific. Silly to be honest. The mystery is extremely easy to solve, just follow the politics. The person who is the least woke is always guilty. And modern mysteries will never have a bad guy who is from the protected group like Marta, so you know she is going to be the good guy.
But what I thought was maybe too unsubtle was the way the writer had conversation that was 100% about politics, and made a slight bit at pretending that he was making fun of both sides. Really the message was very clear; Americans are odious, spoiled, untalented people who are living in luxury because of what their predecessors did. Its time to be kicked out of our house, and hand everything over the kindly, loyal, intelligent and honest illegals who deserve to have everything we now have. And if we object? Well, then we are criminals. Its not like the subtext is complicated. American characters are only good to the degree that they help Marta. the person who is a Foreigner taking the right to be in our country through criminality. She is portrayed as the hero, of course. I almost feel sad for people who didn't notice this. Other then that you have bad acting, plot holes, and a clumsy attempt to copy Agatha Christie. Except Christie centered her mysteries around family dynamics, and interesting characters. This is really all about politics. This what all of the arguments are about too. Its just a bit of soulless propaganda pretending to be a mystery. But Im giving it a few start because of the lovely house.… Expand

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dunnyoneDec 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is this a f---ing joke? 80% here, 90%+ on RT... this film is not smart. It reveals its plot in the first 10-20 minutes (the entire plot, no joke). Acting is terrible (cringe level) with endless talking and NONE of it is funny or entertaining. This Rian Johnson dude, keep him FAR away from films. He sucks.… Expand

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Bulletsponge69Jan 2, 2020

This is the absolute worst movie of 2019 . Don’t waste your time if you like believable characters or plot. The director swears he’s clever with this garbage; but it’s basically a CLUE movie to include the overacting and all. Daniel CraigThis is the absolute worst movie of 2019 . Don’t waste your time if you like believable characters or plot. The director swears he’s clever with this garbage; but it’s basically a CLUE movie to include the overacting and all. Daniel Craig pretends to be Foghorn Leghorn for several hours it is the absolute worst impression of southern accent I have ever seen.… Expand

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BearpooJan 3, 2020

Poorly written and directed... Even good acting and good cinematography will not save this movie. It's just boring and unsatisfying... And the ending is just overkill. There's not much to say, just a bad movie.

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August49Jan 26, 2020

Very over-rated movie despite an all-star cast and Craig's accent was terrible.

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GhostRailsNov 28, 2019

Every time I thought this movie was maybe going to get a Lil better, it just got a little worse. It did that until the end. I didn't even care who dun it by then. Whoever directed this isn't qualified to run the food table lead alone any more movies.

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zabe73Nov 27, 2019

Zero surprises in this 'who dun it'. The actors did their best with what they had to work with, but the script, story and direction was very amateurish. I don't know who the director was, but I would not be surprised if this was his/her firstZero surprises in this 'who dun it'. The actors did their best with what they had to work with, but the script, story and direction was very amateurish. I don't know who the director was, but I would not be surprised if this was his/her first movie, like ever. He/she should not be allowed to make more movies and let the adults handle things in the future.… Expand

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masscraftDec 31, 2019

THE slowest, most tediously boring and needlessly drawn out movie I've ever watched. The dialogue went on and on and on. Plot developed at a glacial pace. Never thought this stupendously overwrought pathetic attempt at intrigue would everTHE slowest, most tediously boring and needlessly drawn out movie I've ever watched. The dialogue went on and on and on. Plot developed at a glacial pace. Never thought this stupendously overwrought pathetic attempt at intrigue would ever end. The murder mystery genre is ruined for me forever.… Expand

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bulbasaur234Feb 20, 2020

What to say about cats. Cats as a whole movie is a master piece. The movie starts with a horror vibe as the main cat is ambushed by a bunch of cats wanting food for the night. After a few songs about genitals we get to the main plot of theWhat to say about cats. Cats as a whole movie is a master piece. The movie starts with a horror vibe as the main cat is ambushed by a bunch of cats wanting food for the night. After a few songs about genitals we get to the main plot of the story.The queen cat has to pick a cat to kill and send to space. so we go on this whole wacky adventure with hit star James Cordon and other non important characters and jump into the world of cats. They eat,drink and meow like cats. Half-way through seeing the movie i realized it was not star wars, but in fact cats. I mean most people were probably confused, it had Dumbledore. anyways back to the movie. talor swift drugs all the cats and then the sung a song about wanting to bring back all the cats that were thanos snapped (James Cordon). Once they are back the queen cat picks a black cat because she is racist. then the cat dies and they sing a song about being cats. all in all i give this movie a 0/10 because it should of had the name Claws Out.… Expand

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Kniles5Mar 31, 2020

If you like hollywood elitist politics shoved down your throat, this is the film for you. However, if you like to just enjoy good movies, this film will fall short of even the lowest expectations. The plot is predictable and fully politicallyIf you like hollywood elitist politics shoved down your throat, this is the film for you. However, if you like to just enjoy good movies, this film will fall short of even the lowest expectations. The plot is predictable and fully politically charged. The acting is pathetically type-casted. Just all around a piece of hollywood garbage.… Expand

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funnytortoiseMay 9, 2020

Just another detective story, but a politically charged one. If I want politics in my detective story, I'd read some cheap conspiracy theory blog.

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DevilTriggerFeb 11, 2020

Very predictable. I hated it. Filled with One-dimensional characters. Sloppily executes social & political commentary.

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kcjones704Nov 27, 2019

This was a poorly written/executed movie. You see the culprit from 500 miles away (no surprises). The cinematography & acting were fine...honestly they had a lot of talent but not a lot to work with story-wise. Skip this one...

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Erik_Of_BloomNov 27, 2019

I won’t spoil anything for those interested, but what a dumpster fire. Terrible writing and direction, and I mean awful. Paper thin characters who you despise. The only bright point of the entire film is Ana de Armas, but everyone else is inI won’t spoil anything for those interested, but what a dumpster fire. Terrible writing and direction, and I mean awful. Paper thin characters who you despise. The only bright point of the entire film is Ana de Armas, but everyone else is in forgettable at best. Really just an atrocious film and maybe the worst directed I’ve ever seen.… Expand

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arkady313Nov 27, 2019

Anything Rian Johnson does is not worth your time. Skip this movie and save your money for the new Star Wars.

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jchsrNov 27, 2019

This is basically one long SJW virtue-signaling propaganda piece. If you're a Democrat, you'll probably love this.

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mclay16375Dec 3, 2019

Really hated this film. What's started off as an interesting and plausible story with good acting and great characters --devolved into a completely unbelievable and ridiculous plot. The minute that one character revealed that sheReally hated this film. What's started off as an interesting and plausible story with good acting and great characters --devolved into a completely unbelievable and ridiculous plot. The minute that one character revealed that she "compulsively vomited when an untruth was told," I was disappointed and lost interest. Story became completely unconvincing.… Expand

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flamebreathNov 12, 2020

All cases are coincidences and the detective reveals the culprit only by speculation without a clue.

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lastcrushApr 1, 2022

Tension in this movie dissipates 2/3 of the way through. Daniel Craig's accent is incongruous.

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