Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out mystery

I'll confess. I didn't think the first one was all that good.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Coming to Netflix Dec 23. In theaters earlier.

That was fun. This is much more ambitious and humorous than the first. In that Christie style, a group of suspects are assembled in isolation - here on the luxury island of an ultra rich ceo. And it’s ridiculous obscene luxury. 

All have shady pasts which are revealed in the course of the film. There’s a big twist, and the story is retold in the context of that, revealing our assumptions about the initial version were distorted. Then there’s another twist. Then the reveal, then mayhem. The first big twist and story rewind was fun.

It’s a fun ensemble - all are used to playing cartoonish roles and seem to enjoy it. Craig is funny as the detective. He seems to be enjoying playing this role and I hope he continues with it. The character doesn’t develop much further, but Craig seems more relaxed now that the role is more established and is more playful.

I did laugh out loud at something. It was random. I may have giggled a few times at other quips. 

I found this stronger that the original http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...p?tid=5328 with the caveat to Greg not to expect too much. It’s just a tongue in cheek detective mystery.

There are some great cameos. Those mostly happen at the beginning before they get to the island. 

D00M recommended.