Moviegoers are praising the recently released Knives Out sequel, featuring Daniel Craig in a supposedly "Darker" role, with many expressing their approval of the screened wake-up dead man film.
In the world of mystery films, the Knives Out franchise is set to present a challenge for ranking, as its latest instalment, Wake Up Dead Man, promises to offer a unique take on the genre.
Starring Daniel Craig as the southern sleuth Benoit Blanc, this third entry in Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise is set to hit theaters on November 26, before making its way to Netflix starting December 12.
Critics have been praising the film, with Scott Menzel and Perri Nemiroff singling out Josh O'Connor's performance as noteworthy. Mike Ryan and Lauren Bradshaw have opined that the film proves the Knives Out IP still has some kick to it.
The story of Wake Up Dead Man delves deep into religion, as suggested by Rian Johnson's description of the film taking viewers to church, both figuratively and literally, for a murder case.
Daniel Craig's character, Benoit Blanc, is portrayed in a different light in this film, with a wild new haircut hinting at a change in tone for the character.
The film features a star-studded ensemble, including Craig, O'Connor, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, Josh Brolin, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Daryl McCormack, Cailee Spaeny, and Thomas Haden Church.
The first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man conveyed a gothic aesthetic, and the change in tone has been noted by some critics.
Despite Rian Johnson not having immediate plans for the future of the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man could make for a solid trilogy capper, if it turns out to be the end of the Benoit Blanc series.
Journalist Scott Mantz seems to think that this newest installment is the one to beat among the Knives Out movies, while Jeremy Renner compared doing a Knives Out movie to a Marvel movie.
The Toronto International Film Festival premiere of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" highlighted the presence of the cast as part of the film's ensemble.
Collider's Perri Nemiroff praised the film, calling it "refreshingly different" and heaping praise on the cast.
With its unique story, star-studded cast, and intriguing tone, Wake Up Dead Man is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the Knives Out series and mystery films alike.
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