KNIVES OUT
Rian Johnson (2019)
4.5 STARS
Hilariously aware of both itself and its bounteous predecessors, Knives Out is a wondrous murder mystery that leads its characters and audience along a merry chase to discover ‘who done it?’. Set on the cluedo-esque estate of a recently deceased author, the mystical Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) leads an investigation in to the possibility of foul play. Johnson’s film boasts excellent performances by a star-studded cast, including a welcome exposition of Ana De Armas’ talents rather than just her looks, while Craig’s ‘Louisiana drawl’ is an interesting, if out of place, choice that suits the light-hearted manner of the film. A lively aesthetic coupled with superb wardrobe and a plot that sets the stakes, and raises them, well; culminate in an attention-grabbingly enjoyable watch. With twists and reveals galore, Knives Out keeps its audience guessing to the brilliant end.