After the genuine "rebirth of the whodunnit" success of Knives Out, I really was expecting more (too much?) from this. For me, even Benoit comes across as a less engaging character than in the first film, which is a bit of a concern for the future even if we lay the blame for this one on the sub-standard script and variable supporting cast.

There is fun to be had here nevertheless, and Kate Hudson and Janelle Monae seem to be mining it. Did Kathryn Hahn know what she was doing there, though? I certainly didn't.

If one just goes with the flow, it's OK - but I'll be wary before taking a look at any third release.