In
our modern, fast-moving society you don’t have time to waste on dissertation-length
movie reviews. That’s why film critic Jason Evans is here to let you know what
you are getting at the cinema in exactly 100 words. Here is his 100 Word Review
of Knives Out.
The Premise: Writer/Director Rian Johnson (Looper, Star
Wars: The Last Jedi) turns his attention to the murder-mystery genre in this
homage to Agatha Christie films. The movie centers on the mysterious death of
wealthy author Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). Private detective Benoit
Blanc (Daniel Craig) is called in to investigate. The suspects include virtually
everyone in the Thrombey family (Jamie Lee Curtis. Michael Shannon, Chris
Evans, Don Johnson, Toni Collette among others) as well as Harlan’s nurse Marta
(Ana de Armas). But, this is one of those stories where even when you think you
know whodunit, there is still plenty to unravel.
The 100 Words: This mixture of mystery and humor is one of
the most enjoyable films of the year. Johnson’s script crackles with great
lines and engaging characters while constantly keeping you guessing at what will
come next. Every member of the stellar cast is on their A-game. There can be no
doubt that Johnson is an “actor’s director” as Evans, de Armas, and Craig are
positively magnetic here. There isn’t a single negative thing I can say about this
movie that is a strong contender for Best Picture. Do your best to see it unspoiled
so it’s mysteries can wash over you.
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