Knives Out

Movie
79/100
MovieNerd Score
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When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Filmmaking

Overall
80
Screenplay
80
Acting
75
Cinematography
70
Production
75
Directing
75
Concept
80
Story
80
Dialogue
80
Characters
78
Pacing
80
Musical Score
80

Attributes

Entertaining
82
Uniqueness
80
How Much I Like It
80
Twists
78
Artistry
?
Fun
80
Cliche
40
Cheesy
30
Broad Appeal
75
Cerebral
60
Emotional
?
Discussion Worthy
78

Genres

Comedy
?
Drama
?
Suspense
?
Action
?
Mystery
78
Thriller
?
Horror
?
Adventure
?
Romance
?
Science Fiction
?
Fantasy
?
Animation
?

Maturity

Family Friendly
80
Positive Message
60
Thematically Mature
20
Intense
20
Sexuality
0
Nudity
0
Violence
5
Gore
0
Crude
5
Profanity
10
Scary
0
Substance Use
5

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