Knives Out (2019)
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Movie Overview | Knives Out (2019)
Tagline: Hell, Any Of Them Could Have Done It.
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Plot: The Thrombey Family Saga
The Thrombey family gathers at the sprawling estate of their wealthy patriarch, Harlan Thrombey, to celebrate his 85th birthday. However, the joyous occasion takes a dark turn when Harlan is found dead the following morning, an apparent suicide.
Enter Benoit Blanc, a renowned private detective hired to investigate the mysterious death. As he delves into the Thrombey family's complex dynamics and closely-guarded secrets, a web of lies, deceit, and family dysfunction begins to unravel. Each member of the Thrombey clan - from the greedy, conniving daughter Linda and her husband Richard, to the eccentric, tech-savvy grandson Ransom - becomes a suspect as Blanc meticulously pieces together the clues. Tension rises as the family's simmering resentments and jealousies over Harlan's vast fortune come to the surface.
As the investigation progresses, Blanc uncovers a shocking truth - Harlan's death was no suicide, but a carefully plotted murder. The family's carefully constructed façade crumbles as they are forced to confront their own greed, selfishness, and lack of moral compass. In a climactic finale, the truth is finally revealed, exposing the dark underbelly of the seemingly picture-perfect Thrombey clan. The family is left to grapple with the consequences of their actions, their lives forever changed by the ruthless pursuit of power and wealth.
"Knives Out" is a modern twist on the classic whodunit, blending a gripping murder mystery with biting social commentary on the corrosive effects of privilege and entitlement within a dysfunctional family.
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- Rian Johnson
- Ram Bergman,
- Rian Johnson,
- Jonathan Golfman
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A dysfunctional family with each member hiding unpleasant truths.
Actors all seem to be having a lot of fun, especially Daniel Craig acting against type and a far cry from his Bond movies.
A very entertaining romp- silly but fun.
To say I was underwhelmed is an understatement. The plot had all the makings of a good, old-fashioned murder mystery that aficionados of famous detectives would love, sitting back on the sofa, chomping popcorn, and solving the crime with their favourite detective. Then it all fell apart. Let’s start with the plot. Long, convoluted, repetition of scenes, people driving here and there and back and forth, a shoal of red herrings, a vacuous and boring heroine, and inevitably ennui sets in when one thinks that the movie is two hours and ten minutes long. The murder turned out not to be a murder at all, but the reason given via an incomprehensible southern twang in an execrable performance by Daniel Craig was weak and did not hold up to scrutiny.
Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" is a dazzling, twisty murder mystery that delivers on all fronts - a clever and compulsively watchable whodunit, a brilliant ensemble cast, and a cutting social satire of the wealthy elite.
The film opens with the suspicious death of renowned mystery novelist Harlan Thrombey, whose eccentric and dysfunctional family gathers at his sprawling estate after his 85th birthday celebration. Enter the enigmatic private detective Benoit Blanc, tasked with unraveling the circumstances surrounding Harlan's untimely demise.
What ensues is a deliciously entertaining game of cat and mouse, as Blanc meticulously sifts through the Thrombey family's tangled web of lies, secrets, and motives. Each member of the clan, from the greedy, conniving daughter Linda to the entitled, tech-savvy grandson Ransom, becomes a suspect, their carefully constructed facades slowly peeled away.
Daniel Craig shines as the quirky, Southern-accented Blanc, bringing a magnetic and playful presence to the role. The supporting cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, deliver pitch-perfect performances, each character a distinct and memorable piece of the puzzle.
But beyond its gripping murder mystery, "Knives Out" also serves as a biting social commentary on the corrosive effects of privilege, entitlement, and the lengths the wealthy will go to protect their own interests. Johnson's sharp, incisive screenplay keeps the audience guessing while also offering scathing insights into the moral bankruptcy of the one-percent.
Stylishly directed, impeccably paced, and full of delightful twists and turns, "Knives Out" is a triumph of the murder mystery genre. It's a film that will keep you engrossed from start to finish, leaving you thoroughly entertained and just a little bit unsettled by the dark truths it unveils about the human condition.