Despite the fact that Glass Onion is a perfectly fine movie that entertains and delivers (until the final act) i couldn't help but feeling a bit dissapointed because of a number of reasons.

First, the writing feels a bit off, especially when comparing it to the first movie. The dialogue is less witty and smart and the jokes just don't land the same way as in "the original". Maybe this also has to do with my dislike of the "flashy mediterannean private island"-setting, an environment i feel is overused in Hollywood, which makes the "smart" dialogue forced and less believable.

Second, the setting. The movie takes place on a private island in the mediterannean. It's just too glossy, polished and tries too hard to be special. One of the many things i liked about the first movie was its atmospheric (almost cosy and grim at the same time) setting, which perfectly fitted the theme of a whodunit. The sunny billionaire island of this movie feels more suited for some blockbuster action comedy or a James Bond movie.

Third, Benoit Blanc's role and the investigation of the crimes commited. Benoit and his investigation take a less central role in this second movie and clues, which would enable the attentive viewer to solve the crime himself, aren't there. As a result the viewer simply has to wait until Benoit reveals who did it.

Fourth, the final act. I can't tell much about the ending of the movie without venturing in spoiler territorium but to put it simple: it felt more like a non-ending which gave no real closure to any of the characters. I couldn't help but feel that the buildup of the two previous hours led to nothing. It just wasn't a satisfying ending (quite the opposite).