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Glass Onion (2022)
This is not Knives Out
My absolute favorite thing about all these reviews is that they all state in some way ," compared to Knives Out it's not good." This movie isn't trying to be Knives Out, it's a different story. A self contained story and I absolutely loved it. It brings us more depth to who Blanc is and what he stands for. The allure that I think drew people in the first time was that he's some mystery detective who just showed up. This time we know who he is and how he ticks. The cast all have fun with their parts and play them well. The script is written well and keeps you guessing and second guessing until the end of the film. It may exist in the same universe as the first Knives Out but it is far from a sequel or a pale comparison to the other, it is it's own film. Even without seeing the first movie you could jump into this one and not skip a beat. It's a fun whodunnit with a wonderfully fun cast, setting, and script. I am extremely excited to see what else is in store for Blanc.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
A Masterclass in Creativity
The Daniel's are a pair of directors who need more love in my personal opinion. This being their third feature length film, it is absolutely bonkers. Having been a fan of their work for a while after seeing "Swiss Army Man," I was anticipating this movie. I had high hopes and they were exceeded. The cast is absolutely fantastic, the script oozes with complex themes of generational trauma, existentialism, and most importantly creativity, and it's an overall intriguing watch. From an outsider's perspective, the movie is nothing more than some weird, dumb movie. However, it's completely the opposite. Never have I seen a movie so perfectly balance so many genres in one film and not seem overstuffed. The Daniel's are extremely creative individuals and it shines all throughout this movie. If you haven't already seen it and you're still on the fence about this movie, go and watch it. I highly recommend this movie.