Expect the unexpected

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2020)

Knives Out is pitch-perfect indeed, inscribing itself in the annals as one of the best mystery movies of all time. Reminiscent of the board game Clue (referenced in the movie), the mansion where most of the film is set subconsciously creates an atmosphere of suspense itself, a suspense that is developed and deepened by the stunning chiaro-oscuro lighting.
The actors play their roles beautifully, with an especially good performances from the grandfather (Christopher Plummer), the daughter (Jamie Lee Curtis) and of course the detective (Daniel Craig), whose accent starts out as forced but ends up contributing to the film's paradoxically whimsical nature.
Finally, the writing is exceptional. As with any murder mystery, expect twists. Unlike any other murder mysteries these days however, expect to be genuinely taken by surprise.
A particularly entertaining film and a must see!