A Knives Out Mystery: Glass Onion

A Return to Star-Studded Mystery

A Knives Out Mystery titled onscreen as simply Glass Onion is a 2022 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson, who also wrote and directed the 2019 film Knives Out. The film stars Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, a world-famous detective who is invited to a private island to investigate the murder of a wealthy tech billionaire. The film's ensemble cast includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Ethan Hawke.

Glass Onion is a standalone sequel to Knives Out and follows Blanc as he investigates the murder of Miles Bron (Norton), a tech billionaire who invited his friends to his private island for a weekend getaway. When one of the guests is found dead, Blanc is called in to investigate and soon discovers that everyone on the island has a motive for murder.

The film is a witty and suspenseful whodunit that keeps viewers guessing until the very end. Craig is excellent as Blanc, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The film's script is sharp and funny, and Johnson does a great job of balancing the mystery with the comedy.

Glass Onion is a worthy successor to Knives Out and is sure to please fans of the original film. The film is a clever and entertaining mystery that will keep viewers guessing until the very end.

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