I'm drawing a Blanc for my intro, but I really, really did like this!

I haven't seen the original Knives Out for a couple of years, but I did love it. Tremendously. If you did as well, you should very much enjoy this follow-up. I think the original's better, but this is a great companion to watch back-to-back.

Richie Rich Miles April Fool's Day his "closest friends" to a weekend on his private island. When someone actually does end up dead, it's perfect the world's best detective who doesn't dress like a Bat is currently amongst the guests to put the pieces together.

While the performances are great, the movie mostly shines with the writing and enormous amount of twists and hidden messages in plain sight. Admittedly it does run a bit too long and the opening did NOT grab me at all. In fact, I actually wasn't happy with how it opened. But, keep watching and not only does it make sense, it elevated the first act.

If you like your Detective Mysteries Columbo-style, this is the movie for you. Highly recommended.

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Final Thoughts: Is it weird I find it hard to separate Edward Norton from Bruce Banner? I guess so. He only played Bruce once and Edward being Edward, he ensured his firing. Maybe the controversy surrounding it is what sticks in my head whenever I see the great Edward Norton. (Exception to this: whenever I watch Rounders or any Wes Anderson movie he was in.)