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Knives Out
2019
Movie
131 min
English
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc 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.
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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users91%
Director: Rian Johnson•Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead just after his 85th birthday celebration, the eccentric and sharp-witted detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously summoned to investigate. As Blanc delves into the dysfunctional Thrombey family, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and self-serving motives. The investigation becomes a thrilling game of cat and mouse as Blanc attempts to unravel the truth behind Harlan's demise, with everyone in the family being a suspect.
Critical Reception
Knives Out was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its clever writing, intricate plot, strong performances, and witty humor. Critics lauded Rian Johnson's masterful direction and his ability to blend classic whodunit elements with a modern sensibility. The film was also a commercial success, resonating well with audiences who enjoyed its engaging mystery and satirical commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp writing, intricate plotting, and comedic timing.
Daniel Craig's performance as Benoit Blanc was a standout, drawing comparisons to classic detectives.
The film successfully modernized the whodunit genre with a fresh and engaging narrative.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved "Knives Out," frequently highlighting its clever and unpredictable plot, witty dialogue, and satisfying twists. Many viewers appreciated the film's humor and the strong ensemble cast, finding it a thoroughly entertaining and well-crafted mystery that kept them guessing until the end.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Received nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and BAFTA Awards.
Fun Fact
The character of Benoit Blanc was originally conceived by Rian Johnson with Daniel Craig in mind, and Craig was reportedly drawn to the role by the opportunity to play a distinct Southern accent.
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10 reviewstmdb92312096
Caving to popular opinion and seeing this was a bad decision; Daniel Craig's accent is the only interesting aspect, and you can get that from the trailer.
hOLYE
Best way to watch is on big screen
Mitchell Bulfin
This film had quite the rewatch value, keeping a consistent, yet entertaining thrill ride. Rian Johnson's original tale is strikingly filled with a talented ensemble, old-school-mystery-thrills and a sharp envisioning. Knives Out keeps the ...
JPV852
Fun little murder-mystery starts off great, kind of loses a little steam in the middle, before rebounding nicely at the end. Fine performances all around, though especially Daniel Craig (reminded me why he was also great in The Girl with th...
ahmedaiman99
"That certainly not what I was expecting." - Whodunit? - Rian Johnson. - Why? - To subvert the tropes of yet another sub-genre... properly! As divisive as it was, I neither loved nor hated the love-it-or-hate-it The Last Jedi. Mayb...
Matthew Brady
“This case is like a donut with a hole in the middle of a donut hole. Actually, it's a donut within a donut's hole.” ‘Knives Out’ subverted my expectations...in a good way. A smartly written whodunit movie that manages to be both hum...
Gimly
I did not think that _Last Jedi_ was a very good movie, but I have always been a fan of Rian Johnson. And honestly? _Knives Out_ is a strong contender for his best work yet. I have never seen a whodunnit like this before. Seeing this in a t...
Manuel São Bento
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Knives Out has been shown in numerous festivals, and it received massive acclaim in literally every single one of them. Therefore, its hype...
SWITCH.
This is a crime thriller that’s been a long time in the making. Mystery fans rejoice: ‘Knives Out’ is an impeccable cinematic achievement, laced with sardonic wit, division and conflict, and of course a perplexing puzzle. This is easily one...