Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
“When the game ends, the mystery begins.”
7.0
2022
2h 20m
Comedy
Crime
Mystery
About
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
Trailer
Cast
Daniel Craig
Benoit Blanc
Edward Norton
Miles Bron
Janelle Monáe
Andi Brand
Kathryn Hahn
Claire Debella
Leslie Odom Jr.
Lionel Toussaint
Kate Hudson
Birdie Jay
Dave Bautista
Duke Cody
Jessica Henwick
Peg
Madelyn Cline
Whiskey
Noah Segan
Derol
Jackie Hoffman
Ma
Dallas Roberts
Devon Debella
Daniel Craig
Benoit Blanc
Edward Norton
Miles Bron
Janelle Monáe
Andi Brand
Kathryn Hahn
Claire Debella
Leslie Odom Jr.
Lionel Toussaint
Kate Hudson
Birdie Jay
Dave Bautista
Duke Cody
Jessica Henwick
Peg
Madelyn Cline
Whiskey
Noah Segan
Derol
Jackie Hoffman
Ma
Dallas Roberts
Devon Debella
Reviews
Jack
While the first **Knives Out** is undoubtedly more eerie and traditional when viewed alongside other murder mysteries, the modernity (both politically, and just through the characters and humour) is what makes this so dynamic, and so, so, great. Despite the already immense cast in the first production, this time around it still manages to feel so much grander. When actors like Ethan Hawke, Natasha Lyonne and Hugh Grant make mere cameos throughout, it just puts even more excitement into an already electrifying crowd. And each member of that crowd is amazing. The highlighting performances unsurprisingly include Daniel Craig, but Janelle Monet very well might take the cake. She completely surprised me and ended up bringing more to the film than anyone else, way more exuberant than I have ever seen her. Additionally, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista were both so much fun, Norton was hilarious, and despite not having the largest role Madelyn Cline was really excellent too. The only two that I can't say I was the biggest fan of were Leslie Odom Jr. and Kathryn Hahn. Neither were exceptionally bad or anything, rather just a bit boring with the fact that they were two pretty large roles and not a lot of energy came from either of them. Even though the cast is the main attraction, the editing is also fantastic. Great use of split screens, timeline jumps, and just overall creativity too. All in all, it's one of the most entertaining mysteries in a while, and a new highlight of the year for sure. I am not usually fond of franchises but when Johnson announced during the Q&A that he had the intention on making countless more of these I became quite excited. See this as soon as you can because it is actually brilliant.
Read full reviewNathan
_Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery_ is a lighthearted murder mystery filled with effective comedy, fantastic performances, and a somewhat predictable plot. Overall, I had a great time with this film and the theater experience was one of my favorites of the year. The plot is somewhat similar to the first, a murder happens and Benolt Blanc is there to solve it. It hits all the familiar beats but does not work quite as well as its predecessor, this is mainly due to the characters. The performances were great and they work well in isolation from the overarching story, but all of them are such over-the-top caricatures that are hard to believe their connections or motivations to kill. Their banter with each other is charming and funny and helps carry this movie forward. The first quarter of this movie was pretty poorly done. A lot of the setup had pandemic references and humor that felt really out of place in 2022. So many movies before this have touched on those topics that it felt overdone and boring. Really interesting choice for this type of film, but once the characters get to the island all of that awkward setup is left on the mainland and the movie starts to find its footing. From this point forward, I had a great time. Daniel Craig was fantastic as Benolt Blanc and it was quite funny to see him as a fish out of water surrounded by corporate elites. The majority of the lines I laughed at were delivered by him with a dry pan sense of delivery. It was organic and played well on screen. Edward Norton was a fantastic addition and the majority of the cast did excellently. They were really funny and delivered the stereotyped character performances well. Much like the beginning of the movie, the last ten minutes did not work tremendously well for me. It was quite corny, over the top, and unrealistic. It diminishes the greatness of the middle of the film. Even though this movie fails to reach the heights of the original, it does enough to deliver a very entertaining mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is a shame that Netflix is only having a limited release for this film because it is best in a crowded theater on the silver screen. **Score:** _77%_ | **Verdict:** _Great_
Read full reviewCinemaSerf
Daniel Craig rather engagingly reprises his role as the "Poirot"-esque "Benoit Blanc" in this fairly unashamed rip-off of all things Agatha Christie. He finds himself an unexpected guest of billionaire "Bron" (Edward Norton) on his beautiful Greek island, amongst a slew of other notables who - of course - each have an axe to grind with this outwardly affable host. The purpose of the get-together is a traditional murder mystery, and after an hearty dinner, it will fall on the other guests to discover who has murdered "Bron". Well, that's the plan anyway - but of course it doesn't take long for all of that to be derailed and for us to become embroiled in lots of concentric plots and tales of betrayal and duplicity that will truly test the mettle of our sleuth and the audience. The assembled cast provide for a myriad of characterisations and as we discover, an equally fertile source for suspicion and comedy. Kate Hudson is good fun as the nice-but-dim "Birdie"; Dave Bautista keeps more than you'd think is his budgie-smugglers and Jackie Hoffman steals the show in the very few scenes she graces as his non-nonsense mother. The writing delivers a multi-layered feast - some of it basic and bawdy, some more sophisticated as the story gradually progresses towards a conclusion that navigates the red herrings before a denouement that wasn't quite what I was expecting. It looks really good, and it takes a swing at just about everything from corporate greed, vanity, vacuousness and stupidity - but it does it in a satisfyingly subtle fashion. Though rather slow to get off the ground, once it gets up and running it's a good watch.
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Who Invited Benoit Blanc?
Daniel Craig Plays Murder Mystery - Exclusive Clip
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Who Invited Benoit Blanc?
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Featurettes(19)
Preview of 'Glass Onion: Knives Out' by We are Parable & The British Blacklist with Janelle Monáe
Scene at the Academy: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Kate Hudson & Leslie Odom Jr.'s Favorite Costumes From Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion Cast Daniel Craig & Janelle Monáe Break Down their Looks
Can Bailey Sarian Out-Sleuth Benoit Blanc?
Glass Onion Cast Tries Daniel Craig's Benoit Accent
Kate Hudson Takes a Tour of London (she hates Marmite, fyi)
Kate Hudson Has A VERY Impressive Party Trick
Kate Hudson has 15 seconds to explain Glass Onion
"It Was Like Going to Camp!" Kate Hudson on Glass Onion and Becoming Birdie | A Life in Pictures
Madelyn Cline doesn't spoil Glass Onion
Cast Taste Test - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery x Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Kate Hudson & Kathryn Hahn Tell Lies About Their Co-Stars
Academy Conversations: Rian Johnson, Janelle Monáe & more
Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Glass Onion Cast Guess Southern Slang
The Cast of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | BFI London Film Festival 2022 Q&A
The Glass Onion Cast Reacts to the Trailer
Daniel Craig and Janelle Monáe hit the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery red carpet | BFI LFF 2022
GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Q&A | TIFF 2022
Preview of 'Glass Onion: Knives Out' by We are Parable & The British Blacklist with Janelle Monáe
Scene at the Academy: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Kate Hudson & Leslie Odom Jr.'s Favorite Costumes From Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion Cast Daniel Craig & Janelle Monáe Break Down their Looks
Can Bailey Sarian Out-Sleuth Benoit Blanc?
Glass Onion Cast Tries Daniel Craig's Benoit Accent
Kate Hudson Takes a Tour of London (she hates Marmite, fyi)
Kate Hudson Has A VERY Impressive Party Trick
Kate Hudson has 15 seconds to explain Glass Onion
"It Was Like Going to Camp!" Kate Hudson on Glass Onion and Becoming Birdie | A Life in Pictures
Madelyn Cline doesn't spoil Glass Onion
Cast Taste Test - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery x Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Kate Hudson & Kathryn Hahn Tell Lies About Their Co-Stars
Academy Conversations: Rian Johnson, Janelle Monáe & more
Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Glass Onion Cast Guess Southern Slang
The Cast of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | BFI London Film Festival 2022 Q&A
The Glass Onion Cast Reacts to the Trailer
Daniel Craig and Janelle Monáe hit the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery red carpet | BFI LFF 2022
GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Q&A | TIFF 2022
Behind the Scenes(10)
Glass Onion: A Whodunit of the Moment
Go Behind the Scenes
Becoming Benoit Blanc: Daniel Craig in Glass Onion
Glass Onion Cast Take You Behind the Scenes
Outfitting the Suspects: The Costume Design of Glass Onion
A Murder Mystery Magic Trick: The Editing of Glass Onion
Building Character with Environment: The Production Design of Glass Onion
A New Gambit: Janelle Monae Reaches Career Heights in Glass Onion
Brazil Comic Con Behind the Scenes
Rian Johnson and the Cast of Glass Onion on Making the Film
Glass Onion: A Whodunit of the Moment
Go Behind the Scenes
Becoming Benoit Blanc: Daniel Craig in Glass Onion
Glass Onion Cast Take You Behind the Scenes
Outfitting the Suspects: The Costume Design of Glass Onion
A Murder Mystery Magic Trick: The Editing of Glass Onion
Building Character with Environment: The Production Design of Glass Onion
A New Gambit: Janelle Monae Reaches Career Heights in Glass Onion
Brazil Comic Con Behind the Scenes
Rian Johnson and the Cast of Glass Onion on Making the Film