More of this, please.

Rating: 8/10 (13 May 2020)

Really impressed with how well everyone is written in this movie. Everyone is distinct and don't get lost in standing out as the plot rolls on. Ana de Armas in particular shines the brightest in this film. A lot of the focus is on her and it is not waisted.
This framing in just about every shot is wonderful. Especially with the character introduction scene, where cinematographer Steve Yedlin is able to use a great combination of close and wide shots to introduce Daniel Craig's character. As a side note; I really appreciated the climax of the film having that Hitchcockian dolly zoom. Nothing else, I was just geeking out that a modern movie used it in a smart way.
I would say the unfortunate situation this film has against itself is that I fear it will have very little replay value. With some murder mysteries and "who-dun-its" you are encouraged to go back and pick up on details that you may not have noticed before you knew about the big reveal. Thinking back to the events of the film; I don't get that feeling. The reveal truly makes sense with information that is included in the very same scene. A good rewrite of Knives Out would include subtlety inserting details throughout that would encourage the audience to rethink how Christopher Plummer's character died.
I do hope that the production team does not go unnoticed this award season. I'm not kidding when I say that the set design, costuming, etc. Is some of the best I have seen in quite some time. A special shoutout goes to the interior layout and set decoration of the Thrombey mansion .
While I appreciate Rian Johnson subverting my expectations in a way that hopefully won't set the internet on fire, I did wish that the script allowed me to think for myself. Instead of just being amazed by the great set design, the awesome character writing, and a wonderful mix of score and licensed music.