I miss movies like this.

Rating: 8/10 (27 November 2019)

This movie does not involve capes or "IP." It is not a sequel. It is not adapted from a novel. It is not an art house flick or Oscar bait. Which begs the question...how did it get made? All I know is Rian Johnson just proved it is still possible to write and direct a great genre film that is self aware but still takes its story and its characters seriously (and even manages to make some points without trying too hard). The cast is great. The homages to classic murder mysteries are fantastic. The humor is both hilarious and subtle. The twists are just right. I hope EVERYONE goes to see it because EVERYONE can enjoy it. Here's hoping more filmmakers (and studios) are willing to tell these kinds of stories. In an era where most blockbusters feel derivative, sometimes originality is just telling familiar stories really damn well and making them feel new again.