“Glass Onion” (2022) starring Daniel Craig / Z-View
Glass Onion (2022)
Director: Rian Johnson
Screenplay: Rian Johnson
Stars: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Dallas Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Hugh Grant, Stephen Sondheim, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Serena Williams
Tagline: A Rian Johnson Whodunit.
The Plot…
Miles Bron (Norton), one of the world’s richest men, has invited five friends to his private island. They will play a murder mystery game while staying in his mansion, the Glass Onion. His five friends are Bron’s head scientist Lionel Toussaint (Odom), Connecticut governor Claire Debella (Hahn), fashion designer Birdie Jay (Hudson), social media influencer Duke Cody (Bautista), and ousted Alpha co-founder Cassandra “Andi” Brand (Monáe).
Each guest received a special invitation that would be impossible to copy. Surprisingly, the world famous detective, Benoit Blanc (Craig) also received an invitation. He has arrived with the other guests. Bron has no idea how Blanc could have received an invite, but allows him to stay.
Before the weekend concludes there will be multiple murders and only a world class detective will be able to peel back the layers to solve them. Luckily, Benoit Blanc is there…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Glass Onion is the second film to feature Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. Rion Johnson, creator, writer and director of both films, was upset that Netflix required Glass Onion to be titled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In each film, Benoit Blanc solves a complicated murder with multiple suspects. The set-up is time tested (Nero Wolfe, Charlie Chan, Columbo, etc.) and it is wonderful that Johnson continues the tradition.
Glass Onion features quirky characters with each part well cast. A special shout out to Janelle Monáe who gets the biggest opportunity to show her acting chops. She shines.
Rion Johnson has created another winner. I hope he has more Benoit Blanc whodunits in our future.
Glass Onion earns 4 of 5 stars.
