9 Steps
9 Steps

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9 Steps

2018
Movie
7 min
Spanish

The night can be dark and full of horrors for small children, especially for Saúl, who has to cross a long darkcorridor to get to the toilet at night. But his father is trying his best to persuade him to cross. Because it is not dangerous and he will stand on one side of the corridor watching the whole time, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

Insights

IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users96%
Director: Rian JohnsonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday celebration. Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously recruited to investigate the death. As Blanc probes the eccentric and dysfunctional Thrombey family, he uncovers a web of secrets and a complex, often hilarious, murder plot.

Critical Reception

Knives Out received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its witty screenplay, sharp direction, and ensemble cast performances. Critics lauded its clever twists and turns, blending classic whodunit elements with modern satire. Audiences also embraced the film, enjoying its humor and intricate mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in modern mystery filmmaking with a star-studded cast.

  • Witty, sharp, and endlessly entertaining from start to finish.

  • An inventive and satisfying whodunit that cleverly subverts genre expectations.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its clever plot, superb acting, and engaging humor. Many appreciated the film's ability to keep them guessing until the very end and found the performances, especially from Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas, to be standout elements.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Won Best Ensemble at the National Board of Review Awards. Nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor for Daniel Craig.

Fun Fact

The iconic sweater worn by Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc was originally designed for the character of Rick in the film 'Blade Runner 2049', but was ultimately not used.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Yikes, but this is so not what I was expecting. Remember when you were young and afraid of the dark? Well that's the problem facing young "Saul" (Pablo Muñoz) as he habitually wakes up at night but won't walk to the toilet without his dad (...