Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Stars	User	Rating
9	BillyShears	85 _86th
I do declare we have ourselves another evening of sleuthing ahead of us
9	juntakinte99	85 _73rd
Kudos for writer/director Rian Johnson for creating a formula for a franchise that doesn't revolve around spaceships or superheroes. The stuff from the original is still here: a good mystery, some fun jokes, a social commentary that fits an urban liberal dinner party, and some cool flashbacks. If I have one complaint it's that unlike the original, the post-reveal story aspects aren't engaging & are kind of a letdown. Still, he gets some amazing work out of Craig and Janelle Monáe. Recommended.
5	Anomaly	75 _59th
Doesn't quite capture the charm of the first one, but it's still a fun little mystery romp. Would not mind seeing more entertaining diversions like this being made.
5	Paxton	62 _40th
Waned until it broke entirely at the end for me. There's a redlettermedia video where they're discussing Yoda in The Last Jedi and Mike directly asks Rian, "Have you seen Star Wars?" I had echoes of that in my head when the movie opens with Blackbird. "Have you heard the Beatles?" I hate to be this guy cause it's just movies, and there's nothing wrong with difference of opinions, but my thick with sarcasm review would be RuruSmasher's verbatim.
4	Quintonjamin	70 _66th
Even though the ensemble cast and writing are pretty great, it was never going to live up to the first for me. I think I might be rating it a step down due to expectations, but I would keep watching one of these every year if Johnson and Craig keep making them.
3	FrederikA	75 _77th
Despite Johnson's clever toying with the genre's tropes, the mystery wasn't as well crafted this time around, but there is an infectious joy to the proceedings that makes for a truly enjoyable view.
3	VinegarBob	20 _9th
Ostensibly an Agatha Christie whodunnit updated for the zoomer generation, but whereas those books were understated, elegant parlor pieces this is a crass, overblown, over-acted, badly plotted mish-mash of poorly conceived and badly executed ideas welded to unfunny, unsubtle and mean spirited social commentary. So if you're looking for preachy, smart-ass, agenda-driven film making Glass Onion might be for you. However if you're after a clever murder mystery you'll have to look elsewhere
3	amazedemon	71 _84th
Glass Onion is another enjoyable mystery from Johnson that is almost on par with the 1st film. Craig takes centre stage in this one, but the film is fairly balanced amongst is strong ensemble cast. Bautista, Hahn, Monáe & Norton were good, but it was Hudson & Henwick's mannerisms that stole the show for me. The more glitzy setting made the film feel a little shallow, and the 3rd revelation act felt like a rehash that went on a bit too long, but overall the film is undeniably fun & engaging.
3	jarobmul	75 _67th
The poor pacing is mostly saved by great performances from Janelle Monae and a charactery Daniel Craig. It's enjoyable but not very intriguing.
2	Ofterdingen	61 _54th
Not as smart and elegant (or angry) as Knives Out. In fact it feels like an inferior TV movie compared to its predecessor. Still acceptable entertainment.
2	moraesfelipe	65 _62nd
Not nearly as good as the original, but the cast and the story - as stupid as it seems -- just keep you interested until the very end. I hope Rian makes tons more.
2	Ununnilium	94 _95th
I can't believe this came out just as Elon Musk was burning Twitter down. Another marvelous mystery with passionate politics and a subtly but strongly exaggerated sense of reality - but no exaggeration, as we've seen, of how terrible rich people are. It's hard to say if this or the original is better - they're good in different ways, tho this one has many echoes of the first. Also, Janelle Monae needs to be a household name, like now.
2	bof	68 _55th
Yes, Craig does the role well, and I'll watch Janelle Monáe in anything. It's all good fun with a depressingly well-timed villain. But what made Knives Out work so well was the whole gallery of characters as well as the jigsaw plot. Glass Onion, for all that it does right - especially the final act - feels a bit too much like a da capo, an attempt to recapture lightning in the same bottle and build it all around Blanc. It is, in a word, a bit too transparent.
2	mattorama12	76 _80th
The brilliance of this movie (and franchise) is that for all the complexity of the central mystery concept--twists, red herrings, post-modern genre deconstruction, etc.--Johnson never loses sight of the fact that the prime directive here is fun. The characters, and the hit-you-over-the-head themes, are all in service of just telling a fun story. And it really is just so much fun.
2	aross	65 _66th
If you can avoid comparison with the first, it's a good movie with a lot of laughs.
2	christof	72 _32nd
“It’s so dumb, it’s brilliant!...No, it’s just dumb.”
2	joel-w-m	7 _64th
Has a scrumptious classic dinner party-whodunit feel, with a compelling first act full of subtle clues that let you know something's afoot, and then a second act where the other foot (in a shoe) drops and the layers are peeled back. The humour is excellent ("Please tell me you did not think sweatshops are where they make sweatpants"), the drama less so; Andi's glass ceiling-and-other-objects-shattering arc is effective but the others are never likeable enough to justify how they tagged along.
2	Narg	79 _83rd
In the service of keeping all the plates spinning the movie is structured and plotted even more deviously than the first one. Loses some of the magic of the original but makes up for it by being possibly even funnier and more thematically prescient.
2	robbyt	20 _7th
I'm sure the first draft of the script was ok. What we see on screen is terrible. The characters are flat, the dialog is childish. It's a dumb plot, and a bad movie.
2	kem1	65 _60th
Lacking a bit when compared with the first one. It's a bit less cleverly well-written, the group dynamic isn't quite as interesting in this one as the family of the first, and the mystery is not as interesting in my opinion. That being said, everyone gives decent performances, and Daniel Craig is still entirely entertaining as Benoit Blanc, so it's still a mostly enjoyable ride, and I won't hesitate to see the next Knives Out film.
1	Kavu	81 _73rd
Not as good as the first one, but still quite entertaining.
1	nuotio	60 _67th
I liked the idea of the 1st movie more than the end result, and unfortunately this is a step down. Johnson adds more comedy which is not as funny as he thinks and diminishes the mystery. The flashback portion slows the film down, and tying the script to current topics makes the film age quickly. There's also some poor CGI when they could have utilized the Greek locations instead. Acting wise, Craig is still fun, while Monae has the hardest part to play. Worth a watch, but could have been better.
1	Difontaine	88 _93rd
Really good fun. Craig's Foghorn Leghorn tribute didn't bother as much this time and it's another stellar cast. They can absolutely make a franchise out of this for my money.
1	twincinema	90 _92nd
Keep churning these out, Rian. This series has been so fun and engaging. I need to figure out where to find Daniel Craig's swimwear. The first film was named after a Radiohead song, this is named after a Beatles song. So, since it's using the list of great rock bands, the next one will obviously be called "Nookie".
1	Mentaculus	78 _68th
Probably purposefully difficult to assess. Like other Johnson sequel projects, ahem, Glass Onion doesn’t start with a Blanc canvas (sorry) but wants to subvert what it thinks you assume before you even get the chance. So, it’s a whodunit about false complexities told with a complex simplicity. Buttress your assumations, and it’s a breezy smart blast about stupid thanks to the ease of the cast. And Craig is having the time of his life, bless him, it’s infectious.
1	Icarus	75 _49th
A fun time, but not as tight as the first, and too long to be sure. I was also less than enthralled with the central conceit here--layers that you can see right through, particularly as I had a pretty clear view from early on in the film. One can say that's clever of Johnson, but I found it a bit lazy. All that said, it goes down easy.
1	Duder	70 _75th
Not as deep and good as the first one, but quite close. The style, the humour, the characters.. everything is here and it is a quick 140 mins. Very enjoyable.
1	Obdurate	70 _40th
I don't love these movies, but like the first one, I think this is good. It's got a good enough mystery to be entertaining, but it also needs to be shorter because there's not enough meat to warrant the runtime. Make this a tight hour and a half or hour 40 and it's better. There are a few good laughs and it's pleasant seeing this cast, even if, also like the first, I don't think most of them are given that much to chew on. I really don't need a third, I hope Johnson does something else next.
1	TheRealJ-Ro	75 _55th
Rian might whine about this being subtitled to associate it with Knives Out, but it does feel basically JUST LIKE IT, so why not? Performances here are pretty good - Craig in particular looks like he's having a ball - but special cudos to Monae and, interestingly enough, Dave Bautista, who is carving out a fairly legit Hollywood resume. As an ensemble, this is still a step back from KO, and the runtime is long (though didn't really drag). A close runner-up to the first that stands on its own.
1	HyphenateMe	80 _85th
Minus 5 points for lack of onions.
1	Mirelurk	79 _75th
Doesn't hold together as well as the first imo. Still a huge amount of fun and judging by the audience at the theater this will be a much loved film. Worth it just for Craig who is bloody hilarious in this.
1	pecet	80 _69th
Not as good as Knives Out but still enjoyable crime movie.
1	Bown	89 _91st
I adored this movie, but I’ll be the first to admit that “What if Knives Out, but too much?” would be a valid criticism - it’s almost comical how much “bigger” it is in every way, and the politics are a little cringe. But oh my WORD this is still just so fantastically fun and hilarious and beautiful and brilliant and the cast are so incredible and aaahhhhh!!!!!!! Not quite as good as the first, but a far more than worthy sequel, and Benoit Blanc remains one of modern cinema’s greatest creations.
1	thatyoungm	88 _62nd
I love that Rian Johnson has created his own mystery franchise in Benoit Blanc and I hope he keeps making more of these. Glass Onion isn't as biting or as rich as the first Knives Out film, but it's still a lot of fun, full of on-the-nose social commentary, great one liners, dark humor, intrigue, and all the memorable characters you could want in a whodunit. It's marvelously acted and features a lush European resort setting. Daniel Craig and Janelle Monae form the heart of the film.
1	dunbar	70 _44th
Despite decent acting aplenty it’s the story that falls to pieces on this one. Weaving and twisting it struggles into a flashback/rehash before the third act crescendo hits me on the head with a stupid thud. After giving my noggin a good rub I’m forced to exclaim “was that the whole shebang?!?” As the obvious song choice rolls in the credits. “How’d it end up being so dumb?”
1	hellboy76	70 _79th
I think the mystery and acting are a step down from the original, BUT this one is a lot funnier and I still enjoyed it. I would have liked the cast to have gotten some more to work with. This series definitely is welcome to add more entries.
1	stuie299	70 _33rd
Parts of this are definitely fun, but a lot of it is slow, tedious, and boring. Despite a smaller cast some of the characters are still paper thin. A few good jokes, but mostly not as funny as it thinks it is. There's also a lot of toothless and obvious satire. You have to shut off your brain because of the logic gaps, but then that defeats the point of a murder mystery. The saving graces that make this watchable is how it fleshes out Benoit Blanc's character, and the lovely cinematography.
1	karlson	70 _45th
The 'finale' is, again, a drag, but the rest of the movie works quite well in it's blattant thickness and theatrical exaggaration. To my surprise I find myself laughing genuinly again about Craig in funny clothing doing a funny voice with a funny face. Apparantly he IS funny... again...?
1	Gnalkhere	69 _39th
https://youtu.be/Lt1u6N7lueM
1	JLFM	80 _81st
Perhaps inevitably, this lost a little luster on a second viewing. Without the element of surprise, the plot-heavy stuff is a little less engaging (even if the fugue-like structure is even easier to be impressed by), and a lot of the ending feels a bit performative. That said, there many moments of euphoric delight to be found, especially when this cast of characters gets to bounce off each other.
1	Ritteh	70 _62nd
These are fun movies, though this one was a little too easy to figure out based on one scene which they didn't even look back upon. Like others have said, it doesn't live up to the first one as a lot of stuff just didn't make sense, but first one was particularly good. I hope we get more of these Agatha Christie/Hercule Poirot type movies.
1	P u l p	32 _19th
I can't understand what is all the fuss about. This movie treats its audience like morons with below average IQs.
1	Gabriel_p	50 _9th
Boring, long, unfunny
1	daveyp	80 _64th
Very enjoyable but with an underwhelming final reveal.
1	Corbad	85 _90th
The mystery itself leaves something to be desired, but this film is almost not quite a whodunnit, anyway. It’s a raucous comedy, a biting social commentary, and a feast for the eyes. It’s a brilliant ensemble piece, a nest of easter eggs, and a platform for Benoit Blanc to grow ever more flamboyant - but a cheap macguffin and the intriguing central twist diminish the effect of the murder mystery. This just isn’t that film - but the film that it is remains brilliant, hilarious, and intricate.
1	radumsmn	71 _53rd
What is reality?
1	jacobclark12	86 _82nd
If Ben Shapiro says loving this is wrong, then I never wanna be right.
1	anilscn	15 _3rd
Rian Johnson you are not a director, you are a fuckin clown. and we are not morons. this one is shitty but I must be honest also first one was bad. at the same time Looper was idiotic. please Hollywood stop give a chance to this guy.
1	Yoshinaruto	70 _71st
This had potential to surpass the first. Even if the characters are a bit weaker, the set up and misdirects are excellent. Unfortunately, the incredibly long flashback completely ruins the momentum. It doesn’t help either that this is (imo) far easier to figure out than the first. It’s still an enjoyable watch, but I would’ve scored it far higher if the second half didn’t waste the set up.
1	RuruSmasher	100 _99th
Perfect. No notes. I could try to critique it, but why, when every minute of it was a delight? And I loved that there were so many minutes of it! Daniel Craig is sooo fun! And Janelle Monae completely rocks in this. (It's also oddly clairvoyant about the past couple of months at Twitter somehow.
1	Zangin	70 _61st
I enjoy Craig's return as Blanc, the ensemble of colorful characters, the beautiful Ionian setting, and - of course - the intricate clockwork of the film's whodunnit plotting. What leaves me a bit disappointed is the film's social commentary. While Knives Out isn't exactly subtle, it does have a lot to say and it really does serve to elevate the film beyond a simple mystery. With Glass Onion though, the messaging is still very prominent but, ultimately, uninterestingly simple.
1	themacsays	75 _53rd
At the halfway mark, I thought this was potentially really great, but it loses something as it moves towards the conclusion. It's also a bit too long. Great fun overall though.
1	JPFerguson	35 _8th
Just as lame and gimmicky as its predecessor. The only satisfying moments are the musical references: YoYo Ma, Paul McCartney/'Blackbird', Philip Glass, and, of course, The Beatles/'Glass Onion'. Benoit Blanc is the most annoying character in cinema since Jar Jar Binks; it's like watching Adam Sandler perform an over-the-top impersonation of a Southerner, only Sandler is deliberately taking the piss while Daniel Craig seems to be genuine in his efforts (it's pathetic). 1hr too long.
1	atommot8	5 _67th
I really enjoyed Glass Onion - not as thrilling as the OG Knives Out, but still quite the mystery.
1	Nolan69420	65 _57th
A pretty entertaining mystery movie. It actually gets pretty good, with a pretty sick reveal. Unfortunately the movie is soured by a trash ending, which feels stupidly unrealistic. Could've received a mid 70's score if it wasn't for the cringe right at the end.
1	teemukesk	80 _52nd
It doesn't quite reach the level of cleverness and perfection that Knives Out does. It's missing a proper lightbulb moment, but it does have a satisfying ending nevertheless.

Average Percentile 54.25% from 1171 Ratings