While "Glass Onion" is visually dynamic with good pacing and a compelling plot line, it simply doesn't match the total package provided in its original, "Knives Out." In fact, being associated with the well-written and directed first version is a big part of the problem. If "Glass Onion" were released as its own film with no association to KO, it might be better accepted. "Knives Out" was a reasonably realistic story with well-defined characters we identified with very quickly, which helped draw the audience into the film. It used dry humor and wit to drive home its points. "Glass Onion," in contrast, is based upon an absurd, convoluted and childish plot that would be more appropriate in a superhero movie than an adult mystery. It is entirely unbelievable by any stretch of the imagination. The characters in this film don't use snappy dialogue and sharp retorts, they scream obnoxious and idiotic nonsense as if noise is supposed to make up for lack of a meaningful script. The cast of "Knives Out" was well-chosen, displaying chemistry with each other and the audience throughout its run time. In GO, chemistry between the players is absent; even Daniel Craig's inspector portrayal is reduced to a caricature in this sequel. "Glass Onion" is not an absolute disaster. It works as pass-the-time entertainment, offering enough visual stimulation to hold our attention. In the end, though, it's a loud, over-the-top hollow shell surrounded by pretty packaging and bows.