The sequel to Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, recently had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival – which is a disappointment if you haven’t seen it – and critics are starting to submit their rating of the Movie. All that anyone really knows up to this point is that it boasts an incredible and colorful cast, it was filmed in Greece, and it means to be seen in a theaterbut now after these first things, we know more than that.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is written and directed by Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi). The film includes Daniel Craig returning as master detective Benoit Blanc, alongside newcomers Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.
Since writing this article, Glass Onion has Total score is 81 on Metacritic, based on 17 critical reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a slightly higher score 92% based on 24 reviews. These scores will change as other outlets publish their results, but note that because of its launch festival, audience ratings aren’t available yet.
Below you’ll find a selection of published Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery reviews.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
- Written and Directed by: Rian Johnson
- Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.
- Netflix premiere date: December 23
Collider – 100
“It’s been a lot of fun to watch Johnson in this mode, especially with a cast that’s relentlessly hilarious and playful. With Glass Onion, Johnson proves himself to be a disruptor of cinema’s highest order. ” – Ross Bonaime – [Full review]
Vulture – 90
“Glass Onion is larger and more precisely designed than Knives Out, but what makes it a more satisfying movie is that it suits its characters rather than immediately showing their decline. ” – Alison Willmore – [Full review]
Vanity Fair – 70
“Fear not: Glass Onion is a versatile ride just like Knives Out. I just hope that on his third outing, Detective Blanc finds himself in a modest normal-sized old mansion. That’s where he’s most productive.” – Richard Lawson – [Full review]
The Wrap – No Score
“A lot has happened since 2019 and Glass Onion acknowledged the Covid-19 pandemic in its opening. But the studio didn’t anticipate game-changers like Bodies Bodies and the current Triangle of Sadness. is driving the conversation.” – Martin Tsai – [Full review]
Screen Rant – 80
“Glass Onion: A mysterious A Knives Out is a powerful and complete sequel. It will leave fans wanting more of the charismatic detective and the situations that put him among the manipulatives that make he has to focus on acting, scripting. Mae Abdulbaki – [Full review]
ScreenDaily – 80
“While it’s not quite as light on the plot, and while some of the main plot and character motives are questionable, it’s an incredibly enjoyable movie, at least as funny as the show’s release. eye first, if not more.” – Wendy Ide – [Full review]
New York Post Office – 80
“Johnson still does better than Kenneth Branagh’s terrible Agatha Christie adaptations that he continues to torture audiences. Yet despite the giggles and tighter budgets – the explosions, a strange locale, massive set – Glass Onion appears light.” – Johnny Oleksinski – [Full review]
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