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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)







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.
Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson

Streaming on Netflix









I'm excited that this might turn into a series with a ton of movies because besides things like Bullet Train and straight up Agatha Christie remakes, mysteries really haven't been a genre that has been at the forefront of film in a very long time. I'm excited for its return.










0.9/1 Directing 
0.9/1 Cinematography
0.9/1 Visual design
0.8/1 Editing
0.8/1 Plot 
0.9/1 Writing
1/1 Acting
0.8/1 Soundtrack/Score/Sound
0.7/1 Originality
0.5/1 Rewatchability

Total: 8.2/10 Binge Bones (Awesome!)








The verdict: Even if you don't like murder mysteries, watch it for Janelle Monáe. If you *do* like murder mysteries, watch it for everything.

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