Rian Johnson Redeemed

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 2019)

Johnson recieved a lot of fall out for his treatment of The Last Jedi, but after seeing Knives Out, I have to say that he has exonerated himself from any judgements toward his ability to direct or tell a fresh, gripping story. The plot of Knives Out is original and new, told at a fast pace (although the film itself is a 2 hour slow burn), full of amazing performances, twists and turns, and tight dialogue. Daniel Craig delivers a memorable performance as the Private Eye, although I found his affected southern accent to be a bit distracting at times. Knives Out was worth the price of admission as well as a strong reccomendation to anyone who enjoys a good mystery that will truly keep you guessing.