Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Satisfaction. It’s not a gem of whodunits and it doesn’t give the viewers a literal conclusion like the first Knives Out. The problem is the messy ending, when things get quite anarchic. On the other hand, I've rarely been so immersed in a film this year that I've tried to get to the bottom of it – which I didn't, thumbs up for some of the twists and turns. In short, Glass Onion works as a completely immersive whodunit and will keep you entertained. And thumbs up also for the very imaginative and substantial cameo roles, two of which sound very, very rare in the current context. (2022-12-30)

When it comes to Agatha Christie, what kind of whodunit is it when the revelation of the perpetrators is a yawn for the detective (and even twice)? An onion that won’t make you cry with laughter and only released some juice after a shot through glass. The satirical backdrop of the golden nipple and the loss of mammal loyalty after its emptying is not particularly groundbreaking, and even though Rian Johnson built the best moments on small details, they didn’t create a functioning whole. Benoit Blanc seemed more balanced compared to the first film. Perhaps it was due to the Greek climate and his marriage to Hugh Grant. By the way, there were about two times when the cut came on a close-up of Craig, and the next began with notable music and a captivating shot of a floating boat in exotic settings. It was hard not to remember it, but what can you do now...? (2023-01-25)

Benoit Blanc is back, and with him the island's rich man, a bunch of suspects and one dead body! And it's as brisk, intelligent and gripping as the first film. Different case, but the same approach, the humour spot-on, the characters are entertaining, the visuals are colourful and the motif is clever again. Anyone who liked the first one should definitely not miss this one. (2022-12-25)

I was surprised that Rian Johnson sent the sequel to one of the most entertaining detective films in recent years straight to Netflix. But I get it — when it comes to choosing between theaters and VOD services, money talks. That said, this movie doesn't disgrace Netflix at all. Finally! While it didn’t captivate me as much as the first one, which was surprisingly brilliant in its detective quality, this sequel still delivers. By now, viewers have certain expectations and know that Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc is something to look forward to, and he doesn’t disappoint. The downside is the overly complex plot, its length, and some of the characters. However, these are minor issues compared to the fact that I had a great time watching it. For a five-star rating, it needed a bit more of that unexpected twist — something the first movie had. (2022-12-29)

Daniel Craig does a credible job, his detective character fits him like a tailored suit, and he enjoys playing that character to the maximum delight of the viewer. The costumes and the interiors and exteriors in the second Knives Out adventure are also great. The other characters arouse the viewers’ interest in unravelling the mystery and, mainly, revealing their true relationship with their host, a billionaire played by Edward Norton. However, the denouement is in no way surprising or clever, which makes the film merely a pleasant, colorful diversion with a refined style. (2023-04-03)