As an avid fan of Agatha Christie novels, namely, And Then There Were None as my ultimate favorite, this film channels the classic nature of a murder mystery. In the world of Clue the board game, the movie, various novels that let you, the reader, choose the ending, Knives Out is a celebration of Sherlock Holmes fiction, Poe narratives and all that is appealing in figuring out who the killer might be.
While it may not be flawless, it has a wonderful cast of actors that bring a flavor of greatness and distinction to their purpose. Satirical sarcasm makes this movie a caricature of itself and all the others that follow in its footsteps of this genre. Precisely the reason it is not intended to be iron tight and that is what I love it about it.
Every character is given the platform to express who they are, why they matter and how they affect everyone around them, and then it evolves. It has been quite some time, since I have seen a writer design the tactful amount of time to draw in the viewer to care about all the individuals in the story as if they were their own family or friends.
Twists and turns keep you guessing and anxious to know the true final answer and reveal the secret of who killed Harlan Thrombey. Execution of digging up each skeleton in all their closets is what makes it so exciting to create your own conclusions and most likely, follow the red herring, miss a pertinent nuance, or perhaps have it all figured out.
Not too much can be said without spoiling the gems of subtlety, tongue-in-cheek humor and true adventure of genuine amusement that Knives Out delivers. All I can say is, I absolutely adore it and I want to see it again.
Rating: 8.8
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