Knives Out
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.
November 27, 2019 · Directed by Rian Johnson
What's been said
Viewers and critics embraced Knives Out with near-universal enthusiasm, landing a 97% Tomatometer, a 92% audience Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes, an 82 on Metacritic, and a 7.9 on IMDb. The most praised elements are Rian Johnson's tightly engineered screenplay and the sheer pleasure of its ensemble cast, with critics singling out Daniel Craig's comedic turn as detective Benoit Blanc and Ana de Armas as a breakout lead as particular highlights. The most consistent complaints are that the political and social commentary feels heavy-handed or on-the-nose to some viewers, that Craig's exaggerated Southern accent is a distraction, and that the film runs slightly long. Notably, the film premiered at TIFF to multiple standing ovations and went on to earn more than double its projected opening-weekend box office, signaling that real-world crowd enthusiasm matched the critical reception.
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