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Knives Out
2019 131 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★8.6
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Director: Rian Johnson
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Description
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.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$165.36M
Worldwide:
$312.9M
Starring
Daniel Craig
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Chris Evans
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Ana de Armas
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Thriller
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Film Edition in 4K
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2020
— Best Original Screenplay
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Film Edition in 4K
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Knives Out is widely celebrated as a masterful, stylish subversion of the traditional whodunit, blending intricate plotting with a charismatic ensemble cast. While a minority of viewers find the mystery predictable or the tone unremarkable, the majority praise Rian Johnson's meticulous craft and the film's high rewatchability.
| Acting | Daniel Craig delivers a standout, nuanced performance that effectively breathes new life into the eccentric detective archetype. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography create an immersive, atmospheric environment that visually mirrors the characters' complex motivations. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its dense, clever construction and ability to balance humor with sophisticated mystery tropes. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast is consistently credited with providing depth and color, elevating the film beyond a standard genre exercise. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed by many as a steady, rewarding build, though some critics argue the mystery's resolution lacks the refinement or challenge of classic detective literature. |