Murder mysteries have been interesting since the dawn of time. Who done it? Rian Johnson has injected new life into that genre, and the Knives Out franchise has become a franchise that has had a great story with great dialogue, wit, charm and dark comedic ingredients all baked into it. I remember watching the first 'Knives Out' and really enjoying it. The second one was also very enjoyable, although maybe not as great as the first, but still really good. This trailer for the third Knives Out movie looks darker in tone and enjoyable simply by the sheer history of the franchise and direction, but with that said, I really hope it does not go down the paranormal route, as I have heard (and possibly incorrectly) 'Death on the Nile' did, but I have yet to confirm.
So, a vicar dies on the premises of a church in a small box of a room in 30 seconds after entering it, whilst several people are around, and Benoit Blanc tries to investigate, and figures out there is a possibility of foul play. So during his investigation, he tries to find out how a murderer killed a priest who was in a room by himself with no other entrances to commit the impossible crime, and I am sure, everyone has a reason to commit the crime, so the death will remain a mystery until it is solved.
I am going to be real honest with you guys and tell you, I am going to back-date this post as it is now the new year (Happy New Year), but I needed some time to let this movie sit with me. I watched it and while I enjoyed it, my company said they did not enjoy it as much as the first one. Apparently Knives Out was better, but since I last saw it in 2019, I had to rewatch it to either agree or disagree because I remembered I enjoyed the movie and found it clever and funny. On the rewatch, I found myself laughing and giggling at the mastery of Knives Out. The clever writing and the dialogue. The acting is superb and I said as much in my review of it too. So when it was over, I immediately rewatched Glass Onion again, now for the second time and, well...while it was soo much better on the second watch, did I find this one better than the last
Glass Onion centres around a tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton), on his private island and a murder mystery party where he invites a group of people to participate. Once on the Island, the murder mystery party turns into a real murder mystery when a death occurs. It is up to Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to find out who the killer is before the morning and before more people wind up dead.
I enjoyed this movie and it was even better on the second viewing, however I do feel the first one is more polished. The directing is great, it is the clever writing and the dialogue that strikes again. The acting is superb and the comedy is very near belly-aching funny. Every actor did a great job portraying their characters and with such an ensemble, Rian knows how to work with a variety of very talented and gifted actors. This was shown in the first movie and again here. There are some gags in this movie that were hilarious and every time it happened, I laughed and then grinned, but always found it funny. It was like, the joke got old really quickly, but I still found it hilarious. The twist in the movie was great and was just as unique as the first movie, but not the same. Daniel Craig plays his role just a great as he did the first time around, although I do believe in this one, he was less reserved. Janelle Monae is an absolute gem in this movie, especially as I do not know her to be a seasoned actor like Edward Norton or at this rate Daniel Craig or Katherine Hahn. Every character was well thought out but unlike the first movie, I just felt we needed a little more about the characters here and more from them. With that said, I did feel Jessica Henwick was wasted as she had soo little to do and she's great.
The music was great and the special effects, scenery and cinematography was also top tier. There was a little 'blue screen' in places which was a little distracting but for the most part, did not ruin the movie for me. In the very end, I loved how things panned out, the call back to earlier things said or done and generally just how good this movies was crafted. On the rewatch, you will see specific things the second time around as Rhian does a masterful job. I will say though, there is a very high possibility that I just prefer the first movie over this one due to how much the first movie impacted me at the time. A little like Hangover and then Hangover 2 (we did not need 3). Where this movie is just as good as the last one, I just feel Rhian did not necessarily go bigger or did he polish it well enough. It is possible that I just wanted a little more depth with the characters or just more characters. Insane, clever and soo very well directed with a lovely twist.
Definitely get out to the cinema to see it, I believe it is worth it.
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Well at least we see him actually grab the cable this time, because in the other trailer, it seemed as though he grabbed it with his foot as he scooped it up mid-jump off the bridge!
More scenes, alluding to this big secret, two underwater scenes and more of Lashana which looks like a duo moment which may occur during a few moments in the movie, which is good. Maybe like Halle Berry in John Wick 3. That plane bit at the beginning is cool. Can't wait for it. I'm just hoping it is as phenomenal as Skyfall.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Ben Whishaw & Jeffrey Wright
I call it here, now. Bond will die! Daniel doesn't want to play the character anymore and the character has just been dragged out of retirement and ol' cat man was brought back, yet again - I mean everyone has been trying to kill Bond over this story arch involving SPECTRE and with this new snack of a Double 'O', I can only say, he has to die, no?
This director is about imagery, surely. James diving off a bridge (grabbing the cable with his foot and swapping the cable from foot to hand in mid-air, Lashana going into hiding (fantastic visual), Motorcycle stairs Jump and Machine Gun headlights - all things that would look great as a gif.
Spectre was good but could not be compared to the masterpiece that was Skyfall. I'd have to watch Quantum of Solace again before I rank Spectre above or below it, but it seems like it is safe to say, every other Bond Movie is a great Movie as this one looks, well...GREAT!!! We will see if it is a masterpiece as well.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Ben Whishaw & Jeffrey Wright
Rian Johnson is a director I got to know about when I watched a film starring one of my favourite actors, Bruce Willis. The film was called 'Looper' and it involved a hitman or executioner (called a Looper) who kill those who have committed crimes in the future who have been sent back through time to the hitman as the disposing of bodies in the future is difficult. However, when said hitman's future self is sent back - PROBLEMS. Loved the story and the intricacies in that movie as it was intriguing and I was starting to like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, especially as I loved Inception and liked The Dark Knight Rises. Also, Emily Blunt can do no wrong.
The Last Jedi, I loved. I don't say much about it as there are soo much conflicting thoughts on what is good and what is bad about it, but I thought it was clever. I mean it felt like Star Wars to me. Rian doesn't hold back on the War aspect of the movie and does get a touch political. The Canto Bight section was boring but I understood why it was there and the fight near the end was great. Effectively he divided the fandom and I guess a lot of people didn't like what he did especially with the final twist in the movie. He does like a twist. So, with that said, Knives Out has plenty and not only is it clever too, it is damn well funny.
The head of a patriarch, Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) a wealthy crime novelist dies on the night of his 85th Birthday party with all the family and help, attended. But when a famous and quirky private eye, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is hired to solve the mystery of Harlan's death alongside Detective Lieutenant Elliot (Lakeith Stanfield) and police officer Trooper Wagner (Noah Segan), every attendee of the weird and quirky family from the Daughter (Jamie Lee Curtis), Son (Michael Shannon), Grandsons (Chris Evans, Jacob Martell), Granddaughter (Katherine Langford), Daughter-in-law (Toni Collette, Riki Lindhome), Son-in-law (Don Johnson) and Help (Ana de Armas) from that night are questioned. Slowly and surely, secrets are revealed with almost every attendee having motive to kill Harlan for his riches.
This movie was clever, intelligent, humorous and hilarious. Intelligent writing mixed with clever story telling and gags which led to humorous and hilarious moments. For example, the film starts with a few ladies in the kitchen for breakfast. One is listening to a murder mystery story on the radio, another is emotional over the recent murder and the other is trying to be sensitive to the subject. Not a huge spoiler at all, but this very scene allows you to understand the tone of the movie with it's intelligent writing and clever storytelling which had the cinema laughing. I mean, the story on the radio itself is simply gold. Rian Johnson essentially throws in one-liners or what would be throw-away comments for them to appear later in the movie. You are led to believe everyone has a motive and anyone could have done it, which is great, but the intricacies of the plot thickens halfway through the movie which changes the narrative completely.
Every actor in this movie is on top form. Some don't get a lot to do unfortunately, but those who do are a breath of fresh air. Daniel Craig's accent is weird, but you get used to it. You can see he is having a great time with his role. I found Lakeith and Toni's characters funny, especially with the latter and Jamie's interaction in a specific scene, Jamie was great! But the standouts are definitely Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, where old Captain America wasn't seen as old Steve Rogers (at least to me anyway) and Ana (having not seen her in anything) was simply amazing. It was great seeing Michael Shannon as to me, looks like the same person as I feel he has a distinguishable face, but disappears and looks different in every role. Plus I couldn't help but think, Oh, Zodd and Captain America in one movie, they are crossing the streams...lol!!!
If you like a Murder mystery such as a Clue or Murder on the Orient Express, then this one is for you. It would be interesting to come across anyone who disliked this movie, unless it is to do with what Rian did with Star Wars. Enjoy
So, basically, it's a Guess Who? or Who Done It? Murder mystery movie where someone gets murdered and we are trying to figure out who did it! From the top of my head, I cannot think off the top of my head if I can remember the last murder mystery film I've watched...maybe The Grand Budapest Hotel, if that is one. But the acting looks incredible and some of these actors look like they are having a blast. It would be nice to see some of these actors who are known for iconic characters to actually see them as somebody else and not whom they have embodied for many years.
Plus I like Rian Johnson, he needs a win after Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I liked it but it was problematic.
Directed By Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, LaKeith Stanfield, Don Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis and many more.
I was born in the very early 80's which means, there were Bond films a plenty. For me, Roger Moore was THAT guy. Swarve, cunning, thought on his feet. He did't mind a fisticuff and he had gadgets galore. No utility belt, but he had a white under water Lotus. You cannot look me square in the eye and say you never wanted one. Two, that jaws guy.
So, this film is buzzing with the critics and people are saying it's perfect or near perfect. 5 Stars. 9 out of 10. All sorts. My verdict? Well, if you grew up on Bond like myself, then there is no reason NOT to like this film.
I'll explain.
The story is that there is a villain and there is a threat. Nothing new. Bond is on a mission and things get hairier and hairer by the second. When details of MI6 agents get placed on Youtube, Bond must find the culprit and stop them by any means necessary.
I won't go into it too much as this is such a good film, you need to go and just watch it. Moreover, this film IS James Bond, from start to finish and doesn't stray. The film starts with action and ends with action and the very last scene had me thinking...YEEESSSS!!!. The film pays soo much homage to the previous bond films, I wanted more and more. When you watch the film, you will pick it apart and love it. Unlike other Bonds, IMO, this film could not be any more British. And why not? It was such a lovely touch to encapsulate England the way it did and at the same time not over do it with patroism.
The villian was brilliant as well. He was very serious, a genius, cunning and you might even route for him. His mannerisms made the film comical as well as serious. The same way Bond is or how M and him are. And M, is a pitball. Hard nosed and will do whatever it takes with a great performance from all. Even Niomie Harris' character will get you feeling a lil warm inside. Very hot or maybe I found ber hot all by myself. Kind of reminds me of another flirty sexy lass from the previous Bonds. #EasterEgg
In closing, this is old school Bond. Back against the wall, doing whatever it takes to safeguard England from threats and like what I said about Roger Moore's, Bond, cunning, swarve and will give you a dose of everything which makes Bond, Bond. Even the nudey lady bits. But you couldn't expect anything less from Mr. Shaken not Stirred.
