The Verdict
"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterybrings back Benoit Blanc for another wildly entertaining mystery rounded out by an outstanding ensemble cast."
"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterysolves the often deadly riddle of how to deliver a satisfying sequel to a movie that was nearly perfect to begin with."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a visionary Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama film directed by the acclaimed Rian Johnson (Rian Johnson). Released in theaters on Nov 23, 2022, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Netflix and distributed by Netflix, the film features a runtime of 2h 19m.
The story follows benoit Blanc returns to peel back the layers in a new Rian Johnson whodunit. This fresh adventure finds the intrepid detective at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles' former business partner Andi Brand, current Connecticut governor Claire Debella, cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint, fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg, and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey. As in all the best murder mysteries, each character harbors their own secrets, lies and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect. Leading the cast are star performers Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated PG-13 for Sexual Material|Drug Content|Some Violence|Strong Language, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterybrings back Benoit Blanc for another wildly entertaining mystery rounded out by an outstanding ensemble cast."
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Critic Reviews
"A deliciously twisty remix of the classic British-style murder mystery, with a fabulous location and a group of suspects who all have motive and opportunity. Also like its predecessor, it has an all-star cast clearly enjoying themselves enormously."
"Glass Onion is a perfect reminder that great art need not be serious. Sometimes, it’s just about having fun. If you look closely, even the Mona Lisa is smiling just a little."
"Blanc is bland, and despite all its bells and whistles, so is the movie."
"my favorite in the franchise because of the sumptuous location, the maximum utilization of a talented, outlandish cast, the prophetic or most realistic scenario intersecting with the absurdity of our time, and Craig at his hottest."
"It’s clever, but not smart, and the plot borders on Dan Brown-esque silliness. The film is also full of gimmicks—the name drops and cameos border on being product placements. I may be in the minority, but the film just feels like an bloated joke-fest."
"By peeling the inner layers, we get to the middle, which is where the meaning resides. With this main cast having radiant dynamics with one another, all we can do is peek in and see how everything plays out."
Audience Reviews
What a fun film! The cast was an absolute delight. Especially Kate Hudson who was unrecognizable. Definitely worth a re-watch.
not as good as first Knives Out movie. slow, uninteresting, low suspense
Fun and suspenseful. Very clever.
terminally online the movie
Minor script inconveniences aside, Rian Johnson gives awesome dialogue to a great ensemble.
Great cast. Great acting. Good direction. Story line and mystery was just not as engaging as first movie, which I loved. Still looking forward to more Benoit Blanc mystery movies in the future
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery released?
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery hit theaters on Nov 23, 2022, Wide. It became available for streaming on Dec 23, 2022.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 19m. It falls under the Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?
The movie is directed by Rian Johnson. The script was penned by Rian Johnson.
Who are the main actors in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?
The top billed cast includes:
- Rian Johnson as Director
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Edward Norton as Myles Bron
- Dave Bautista as Duke
- Kate Hudson as Birdie
Why is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery rated PG-13?
It is rated PG-13 (Sexual Material|Drug Content|Some Violence|Strong Language)
Which studio produced the movie?
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery was produced by Netflix and distributed worldwide by Netflix.
About the movie
NEWBenoit Blanc returns to peel back the layers in a new Rian Johnson whodunit. This fresh adventure finds the intrepid detective at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles' former business partner Andi Brand, current Connecticut governor Claire Debella, cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint, fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg, and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey. As in all the best murder mysteries, each character harbors their own secrets, lies and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect.
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Producers
- Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman
- Screenwriter
- Rian Johnson
- Distributor
- Netflix
- Production
- Netflix
- Genre
- Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date
- Nov 23, 2022, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- PG-13
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Flat (1.85:1)