POSITIVES…
There isn’t enough Agatha Christie style whodunit mysteries set in modern times, and this one fills that void very nicely. Very nicely.
I like that it seems to try and cover the different types of crime mysteries that we are now accustomed to all into this one movie. For example, the first act of the movie comes off a little like the true-crime mystery documentaries you see a lot of nowadays. It’s like stylistic easter eggs that we get to appreciate.
This film is also aware that modern audiences love to speculate about mysteries, and this movie also acknowledges that fact with a particular direction that the plot takes. I gotta love that.
Most importantly for a whodunit story, we as the audience do in fact get to play along. Clues are given to us as the movie goes along, and part of the entertainment is catching them before the eventual final reveal that explains everything. Have fun sleuthing!
The story itself is deliciously rich with layers and layers of things to think about. From the different kinds of characters, the social commentaries, plus the themes and allegories.
Gotta love the movie’s sense of humor. From clever word plays and visual gags, I like that this isn’t some dreadfully serious affair.
If I still need to say it, I also dug the story itself. From the plot reveals, to the cast of characters. Everything played a nice part to the overall experience.
Speaking of the cast. Fantastic group of actors here, and there’s a lot of them too. Stand out performances from Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Toni Collette, Christopher Plummer, and all the rest. I seriously could have just listed out the whole cast. Amazing ensemble here.
Needless to say, as a modern take on the whodunit mystery, this is undoubtedly a Rian Johnson movie. It’ll take you places, in the ways that Rian Johnson would. If you know what I mean.
NEGATIVES…
Depending on your ideologies, there are some themes and topics covered in this movie that might trigger a negative reaction from you.
Due to the nature of the narrative, there are some plot conveniences that may or may not work for you.
Some characters simply do not get enough of the spotlight in this.
Some characters make questionable decisions that may not seem believable.
P.S….
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