Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson, 2025)

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Rating: Q=6, P=6 / Average OJ

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Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Satire

This third movie in the Knives Out universe was great. I enjoyed the theme, the well-constructed plot for ultimate mystery and suspense, and the great acting. Josh Brolin is fantastic as a cynical, cruel priest and Glenn Close is... well, creepy and glorious as ever. I also enjoyed watching Josh O'Connor as the main character. Also some good satire and hilarious moments throughout. Another fun escape!

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson, 2022)

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Rating: Q=6, P=6 / Average OJ

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Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Satire

Another hilarious murder mystery romp from Rian Johnson. I loved his first film and found this one even more fun (and definitely more crazy). I love mysteries that are escapist and not too realistic--so you can focus on the puzzles and clues and weird characters. Glass Onion definitely has all of this. Enjoyable film!

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Knives Out

Knives Out (Rian Johnson, 2019)

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Rating: Q=6, P=5 / Average OJ

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Mystery, Crime, Thriller

What a fun murder mystery thriller! Very Hitchcock-esque with some fun, modern twists. It's hard to make a good murder mystery the likes of Agatha Christie because detective storytelling requires such attention to little details and no loose ends. But Rian Johnson pulled this one off and it is enjoyable in every way. Great acting and very engrossing!

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