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Sunday, October 17, 2021

Movie Recommendation: Knives Out by Ria Purohit

 Movie Recommendation: Knives Out 

Ria Purohit

11th Grade


I have fallen out of watching movies in my free time, opting to put on music or watch some random videos on YouTube. But, when I do watch movies, it makes the experience all the more memorable, especially if the movie is entertaining. However there are times where I come across an extremely well-written and well-directed film, making that film etched into my memory and on the top of my list when people ask what my favorite movie is. That film is Knives Out, released in 2019. 

The plot is about the strange death of a crime novelist named Harlan Thrombey, and Detective Benoit Blanc has to connect the dots and figure out what happened. It’s a relatively simple plot, but the writers twist the murder-mystery cliché instead of using the same cookie-cutter script for that kind of movie. Each character is dynamic, and has a certain presence when they’re on screen. The movie is not afraid to use a colorful color palette, instead of the usual muted tones of a murder-mystery movie. Each actor in the movie does an amazing job of bringing their characters to life, that you feel invested in what the characters think of each other, the relationships within the family, and the relationships the family has with others. 

While I watched the movie I felt more invested than I usually do when watching long movies. Usually I scroll on my phone or zone out due to boredom. But this movie had so many little details and engaging dialogue and story, it was hard to peel my eyes away from the screen. I kept thinking the murderer was this character, and kept second-guessing myself. The characters speak about real-world issues, as one would when having dinner with your family at the table. It brought an element of reality to the film, despite the family being almost fantastically rich. I felt I was there, in the house, trying to combine the puzzle pieces together along with the detective. The creators of the movie did a good job of creating an interesting and unique murder-mystery story, especially since the genre can feel a bit repetitive.

If you have a couple of hours of free time, I would suggest watching Knives Out. Though the length of the movie might seem intimidating, it’s worth watching it all the way through. The themes of family and greed are prominent throughout the film, maybe even relatable to some viewers. If violence or graphic content is a worry for you, there is only a limited amount of scenes that involve anything violent or gross; limited enough to skip a few seconds of those scenes (again, only if you’re really squeamish). I am relatively squeamish, and I did not have a hard time watching the movie. Also, there is some strong language in the movie, suitable for teenagers and up (probably not for the younger ones). With these discretions in mind, I hope you check out the film and enjoy an amazing film! 


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