A cozy "Glass Onion," a droll "Knives Out" sequel that delivers all the murder mystery stuff

By Naveen Dec 23, 2022

After the success of his 2019 whodunit "Knives Out," writer/director Rian Johnson has now created another tricky mystery for his detective Benoit Blanc.

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And undoubtedly, it is better than the last one.

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It's a puzzle box that involves playing games to open it.

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Duke's mother (a wonderful Jackie Hoffman) gets a few laughs for her gratuitous contribution.

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And inside is an invitation. Miles, as his friends call him, "disruptors."

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He wants to join him on a Greek island for a weekend murder mystery.

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Andy Brandt (Janell Monae), Miles' former business partner, recently lost a lawsuit with Miles in court with Claire, Birdie, Duke and Lionel.

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