Not the best film of the year, but very entertaining and well-made

Rating: 7/10 (30 November 2019)

"Knives Out" puts a new twist on the classic "whodunnit" mystery story. It is very entertaining and enjoyable, combining equal parts suspense and comedy. The dialogue is witty, the plot is (mostly) original, and the cast is superb. The
"Clue"-esque setting and characters are mostly enthralling. This film will satisfy most casual and hardcore moviegoers alike. However, "Knives Out" doesn't exactly break any new ground. It isn't revolutionary as a movie, or even as a mystery. It works hard to be unique, but stops just short of breaking away from similar films. Also, some political banter slightly taints the movie, but doesn't ruin it. All in all, "Knives Out" is definitely worth a watch, maybe even a re-watch with friends, but it fails to become one of the greats.