Smart, modern whodunit with a great acting and direction

Rating: 8/10 (20 March 2020)

Having read and watched countless whodunits over the years, I wasn't expecting a lot going into this movie. But the smart scripting, great acting from the cast members (shoutout to the ever excellent Daniel Craig) and some beautiful direction kept me glued till the end. The movie follows almost all the classic murder mystery cliches, and yet is able to keep you guessing for the identity of the murdered till the end - and that's the best part about it. For the fans of the murder mystery genre, this one is an instant classic - up there with Murder on the Orient Express and Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Even for the general movie going public, Knives Out is a worthy watch and certainly one of the best pictures of 2019. Christie would be proud of this one !!