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Would you believe in a policewoman who suffers from such serious panic disorders that she is afraid to get close to any crime scene and has been on permanent office duty for more than a decade? Would you believe a lone mother who is unfit to pay her mortgage and also raise her rebellious teenage daughter? Indeed, no one believes that the troubled ex-detective has discovered a serial murder case. Personal dramas and a murder mystery unfold in present-day Budapest, where demonstrations are part of the pre-election life of a city still trying to cope with the shadows of its historical and recent past. It is a city where nothing seems honest and true, except through the eyes of an emotionally unstable policewoman and her misfit daughter who wants to know who her father truly was.
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When the wealthy and eccentric crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate, a shrewd and slick detective Benoit Blanc is enlisted to investigate the death. The detective must navigate the dysfunctional Thrombey family, uncovering secrets and lies as he tries to piece together the puzzle of the novelist's demise. Everyone in the family is a suspect, and each has their own motive.
Critical Reception
Knives Out received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its screenplay, direction, ensemble cast, and witty tone. Many critics lauded it as a clever and entertaining modern take on the classic whodunit mystery genre.
What Reviewers Say
A brilliantly crafted and hilarious modern mystery.
The ensemble cast is superb, each member bringing their A-game.
Witty dialogue and unexpected twists keep the audience guessing until the very end.
Google audience: Audiences loved the film's clever plot, sharp humor, and the strong performances from its star-studded cast. Many found it to be a refreshing and entertaining take on the murder mystery genre.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 92nd Academy Awards. Won Best Original Song Score and Score Adaptation at the 2020 Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive knitted sweater worn by Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale became an internet sensation and was later auctioned off for charity.
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