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Includes character introductions but does not reveal the main plot, because it wouldn't be fun if the film is spoiled~ Highly recommended~
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If I were to include my personal affection for the actors in the rating, I would selfishly give this movie a perfect 10~ It feels like it was made just for me!
When I think of my favorite male actors from recent films, the top two are undoubtedly 007 - Daniel Craig and Captain America - Chris Evans; as for female actors, it's really the leading lady - Ana de Armas, who I became deeply fascinated with after watching "Blade Runner 2049." She has a unique charm in her performance and looks, combining beauty and cuteness~ Plus, she's going to star as the latest Bond girl in the new 007 film~~ So looking forward to it~
(Ana de Armas)
(Forever Captain America - Chris Evans)
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Back to the movie, I maintained my usual style of going to watch it without having finished the full trailer, and walking out of the cinema, I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness; I initially thought the main storyline would revolve around the detective played by Daniel Craig, Benoit Blanc, but later realized that all three characters are key to the main plot! Each character's charm and acting (plus looks) were fully showcased, making this a fresh viewing experience for fans who are used to seeing 007 and Captain America~
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When mentioning famous detective themes, besides the well-known Sherlock Holmes, we must also mention Hercule Poirot, famously known as the "Queen of Detectives" - a character created by Agatha Christie, who appears in "Murder on the Orient Express."
Compared to Sherlock Holmes, although Poirot's deduction abilities can match his, he gives the impression of not being cool; instead, he presents a more lighthearted and humorous image, often showcasing his outstanding observation and reasoning skills only at the last moment. It's said that director Rian Johnson is a big fan of Poirot, and drew inspiration from him to create "Knives Out"; I used to be quite passionate about the Poirot series and have seen several versions played by different actors (by the way, my favorite is Peter Ustinov's chubby uncle image~). It's not hard to see the influence of Poirot in the detective character in this film, but what surprised me the most was Daniel Craig's portrayal of Poirot's seemingly slightly self-conceited gentleman style, which is quite charming. Throughout the film, I couldn't help but think of 007's tough guy image, and seeing him talk more in this movie, filled with wisdom, made me smile knowingly, finding it quite amusing, even a bit ridiculous~
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The movie's pacing is just right, with some deliberately designed dark humor, and satire on current events, making it not fall into the tedious detective intellect strain; in short, this is a black comedy filled with humor and lightheartedness. I have a very high recommendation level for this film, and it's not hard to imagine why Rotten Tomatoes scores it in the 90s because it truly feels refreshing, though it's an old formula, it doesn’t reflect any shadow of other movies of the same genre. This might be my current favorite detective film and television work~
Sorry, Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch, haha 