New Glass the Movie
New Glass the Movie

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New Glass the Movie

2017
Movie
Adult · 18+
89 min
Japanese

Insights

IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users91%
Director: Rian JohnsonGenres: Mystery, Comedy-Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday. Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously recruited to investigate. As Blanc navigates the dysfunctional Thrombey family and their secrets, he uncovers a web of lies and deceptions designed to conceal the truth about the patriarch's demise.

Critical Reception

Knives Out was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its witty script, stylish direction, and stellar ensemble cast. Critics praised its clever subversion of the whodunit genre and its sharp social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in modern whodunit filmmaking.

  • Hilariously funny, brilliantly acted, and satisfyingly complex.

  • Rian Johnson delivers a fresh, stylish, and endlessly entertaining mystery.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's intricate plot, sharp humor, and the performances of its entire cast. Many found it to be a refreshing take on the murder mystery genre, keeping them guessing until the very 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 film's title, 'Knives Out,' is a direct reference to a line in the movie: 'My Analyze-Life is a joke, it's all knives out.' A slightly different phrasing, but the intent is clear.

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