Knives Out, this movie's predecessor, was very special in how it took the whodunnit formula and flipped it on it's head, constantly keeping you guessing, making you question even simple things like "who's the protagonist?". All of that was done by the movie only showing you what it wants you to know when it wants you to know it, but somehow still making you feel like you're seeing the whole thing. It was immensely clever in it's presentation and it was a big factor in the movie's success and critical acclaim.

So, when this movie was announced - I thought, no way. They can't possibly do it again. We already know how it works, we know the tricks, we'll see it coming. There are only so many ways you can flip the classic whodunnit formula, right?

Wrong, apparently. Even with all of the prior knowledge of the storytelling tricks Ryan Johnson likes to employ - This movie is still thrilling, surprising and full of brilliant twists - and yet it all connects perfectly leaving no plot holes or questionable character actions. And, perhaps most importantly, none of it feels like a repeat of what we've already seen.

If you liked Knives Out, I think you'll like this too. It's different, but very clearly made by the same mind, and it's really really fun.