Director
Leading Actors/Actresses
Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas
- Rian Johnson ’s “Knives Out” is one of the most purely entertaining films in years. It is the work of a cinematic magician, one who keeps you so focused on what the left hand is doing that you miss the right.
- Knives Out, a new murder mystery by Rian Johnson (director of Looper, Brick, and a rumored fourth Star Wars trilogy, God help us), is an example of the point being thrust in, not ostentatiously.
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With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunnit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end. OTF knives, Out the Front knives, or Switchblades. Whatever you prefer to call ‘em, we’ve got ‘em. While these knives are primarily used by and made for law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders, an OTF knife will make a great addition to any collection.
Supporting Actors/Actresses
Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, and Toni Collette
Genre
Language
English
Awards
Rian Johnson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Date of Release
Producer
Knives Out Mansion
Ram Bergman and Rian Johnson
Setting and Context
The Thrombey estate in Massachusetts and the surrounding area
Narrator and Point of View
Tone and Mood
Brooding, Violent, Mysterious, Solemn, Energetic, and Shocking
Protagonist and Antagonist
Marta (Protagonist) vs. The Thrombeys (Antagonists)
Major Conflict
The main conflict boils down to: who killed Harlan and why?
Climax
When Blanc monologues about how - and why - Harlan died.
Foreshadowing
Ransom being the culprit behind the fire in the evidence building is foreshadowed during Marta and his conversation over lunch.
Understatement
Marta’s perseverance is understated towards the start of the film.
Innovations in Filming or Lighting or Camera Techniques
Allusions
To other mystery films like Clue, Gone Girl, and Murder on the Orient Express, the works of Agatha Christie, Johnson’s other films (like Brick), popular culture, religion, and the geography of the United States.
Paradox
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Parallelism
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The stories of many of the Thrombeys are paralleled throughout the film.