Film Run-throughs"Knives Out" is a modern-day whodunit mystery film from 2019 composed, produced, and directed by Rian Johnson. The stylish thriller, known for its star-studded cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Jamie Lee Curtis, is a fascinating homage to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie's novels.
Plot OverviewThe story revolves around the apparent suicide of rich criminal activity novelist Harlan Thrombey (played by Christopher Plummer), who is found dead at his estate simply after his 85th birthday event. Daniel Craig stars as Benoit Blanc, an eccentric private detective inexplicably worked with by an anonymous benefactor to investigate the situations surrounding Harlan's death.
The plot thickens as it emerges that every family member has a motive for the criminal offense, as they would directly benefit from Harlan's death, offered the millions at stake in his will. Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas), Harlan's nurse, becomes Blanc's right hand in the investigation, as she physically can not lie without vomiting. The inclusion of Marta in the examination brings class and migration politics to the leading edge of the story.
Twists and Turns The narrative turns the normal murder mystery tale by exposing early on that Harlan's death was in truth a result of a planned suicide, wishing to secure Marta, whom he viewed to have mistakenly provided him a deadly dosage of morphine. Marta was chosen by Harlan to be his sole beneficiary, complicating the characteristics of the Thrombey household's relationships and escalating the potential motives for murder.
However, the story is not that uncomplicated. The final revelation is that Ransom Drysdale (Chris Evans), Harlan's playboy grandson, had prepared to frame Marta for Harlan's murder so he might inherit the fortune. Ransom switched the medicine identifies to provoke Marta's mistake, but Harlan's cleverness and Marta's cautious administration of the actual medicines prevented his strategy.
Resolution and ConclusionIn a climactic confrontation, Marta manages to trick Ransom into admitting to the murder plot, and he is apprehended on the spot. Marta, the outsider who cared for Harlan with no expectations, acquires the Thrombey fortune, much to the dismay of Harlan's disparaging and entitled loved ones.
Reception and Review"Knives Out" received enormous positive evaluations from both critics and audiences, praised for its extraordinary script, captivating plot, innovative storytelling, and standout efficiencies-- particularly Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas. The movie's success has actually prompted plans for a follow up, more testimony to audience engagement and the broad appeal of this modern take on traditional murder mystery tales.
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