I have to admit, I didn’t like the first Knives Out film, and I liked this second one even less. Even good performances by Edward Norton and Janelle Monae couldn’t save it for me. Without giving anything away, I figured out the “murder mystery” within the first 30 minutes and spent the rest of the film thinking it was rather dull. Also, Daniel Craig’s accent as Detective Benoit drove me crazy, but I’m very particular about accents. That being said, I’m in the minority here. Daniel Craig was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance and the general consensus is that people love this movie. It’s not that I’m against whodunits in general (I used to read detective novels as a kid), but this series hasn’t managed to capture my interest, despite the star-studded cast. Let’s just say, I’m way more excited for Ocean’s 14 to come out. But, what do I know? Go check it out yourself!

Trailer

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2022
Running Time: 2h 19m
Studio: T-Street
MPAA: PG-13
Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista
Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Rian Johnson

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IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Tomatometer, 93% Audience Score
Roger and Ebert: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Where to Watch: Netflix