The biggest problem with theKnives Outfilms is that we as an audience have to wait too long between chapters.
Glass Onion is in many ways, a classic murder mystery.
It is only intriguing to watch if the setting is exotic and the participants are wealthy.
In the movie world, poor people just dont get renown detectives on their cases.
To that point the film leans into the absurdity of its wealth and location.
The Glass Onion itself is a new monied, wet dream.
While the setup is novel, the numerous puzzles are all solved too quickly and without audience participation.
The invitations inside the aforementioned boxes are specifically for a group known as the disruptors.
This years gathering is special.
Five invitations are sent out, yet six guests (aside from a girlfriend and personal assistant) arrive.
Why is Blanc there and who invited him?
Will there be an actual murder or is this part of a rich mans game?
Its a solid setup that is not afraid to poke fun at itself.
The characters of this iteration ofKnives Outfeel less developed than the previous installment.
On this memorable character alone, we can see why Netflix has purchased multiple installments.
Critics like to justifiably give Craig the Foghorn Leghorn stigma but say what you want, its successful.
Hes captivating and likable.
Equally memorable is Ed Norton as Miles Bron.
Everyone on screen and in the audience is dying to punch him square in the face in every scene.
Is he even acting or did he just show up and start riffing?
The brightest star in this film is that of Janelle Monae.
Unfortunately, the other cast members with their usual on screen personalities are not allowed to shine here.
What is very appreciated is the look and overall direction of this film.
The set design and coloring of Glass Onion are excellent.
Kudos to the art department and costume designer.
Reds pop, everyone is glowing and there isnt anything that isnt passionately illuminated.
Ultimately, the twists and turns of Glass Onion deliver as they should.
In that regard I absolutely applaud it.
Benoit Blanc is good fun and these mystery films are water cooler murder meets pandemic escapism at its best.
Thanks Rian and keep em coming.
