Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

 "Listen, I want to be clear.  I am not Batman.  I can find you the truth, I can gather evidence, I can present it to the police and the courts, but that is where my jurisdiction ends."

Tech billionaire Miles Bron (Norton) sends elaborate puzzles boxes to his closest friends.  Once solved, they reveal an invitation a murder mystery party and vacation at Miles' mansion, Glass Onion, on a private island in Greece.  The guests include Connecticut Governor Claire Debella (Hahn), Lionel Toussaint (Odom) the head scientist at Miles' company Alpha, fashion designer Birdie Jay (Hudson), her assistant Peg (Henwick), video game streamer Duke Cody (Bautista), his girlfriend Whiskey (Cline), Miles former business partner Cassandra "Andi" Brand (Monae), and famous detective Benoit Blanc (Craig).  The staff are given time off, so that the only people on the island are Miles and his guests.  His slacker friend Derol (Noah Segan) is also on the island, but not participating in the party.

As they enjoy the lavish surroundings, old resentments rise to the surface.  Will everyone survive the weekend?

The sequel to Rian Johnson's 2019 Knives Out.

The Good:

The film boasts an impressive cast and some unexpected cameos.  The majority of the story takes place on the island, which is beautiful.  Everything is lavish and elaborate and other the top, including some of the characters.

The story keeps you guessing and entertained.  The puzzles, especially the puzzle boxes the guests receive, are intriguing and you get caught up in the characters excitement.

The Bad:

The film meanders a bit in places.

Other Comments:

-The story is very different from it's predecessor - different setting, different scenario, different cast.  But still enjoyable.

-Cameos from Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury, as themselves

-Netflix plans to make a third film in the series, again starring Craig and under the direction of Johnson.

-Nominated for a 2023 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) 139 minutes

Director: Rian Johnson

Rating: PG-13 for strong language, some violence, sexual materials and drug content

Starring: Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc

Edward Norton as Miles Bron

Janelle Monae as Cassandra "Andi" Brand

Kathryn Hahn as Claire Debella

Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel Toussaint

Kate Hudson as Birdie Jay

Dave Bautista as Duke Cody

Jessica Henwick as Peg

Madelyn Cline as Whiskey