I'm still bitter about the dumpster fire he left Star Wars in.
However, after they hype for Glass Onion I decided since I could stream via one of my subscriptions it would be permissible to watch. I'm glad I gave him a chance as Knives Out is rather good.
Every actor gave a top performance with the exception of Daniel Craig, who gave an over the top performance. Maybe that made all the other performances even more believable? Every character was relatable in their own way, and you could sympathise with their positions.
But the real glue, and the reason this film has so much charm to it, is Ana de Armas' performance. There was real warmth to her character. She brought that out, in a unique performance different to her Bond or Bladerunner characters.
Let downs was Johnson's attempt to make the same wealth and servitude commentary he did with Star Wars. Thankfully not laid on as thickly, but it was there. I'm here for the entertainment, not the politics.
That doesn't detract on you the viewer going through the same discovery process as the main characters to solve the mystery. Trying to figure out who did what and who's telling the truth. You're on a journey with them, and at the same time taking every twist and turn. Who is telling the truth? Who is being economical with that truth?
Even after knowing how the mystery unfolds you'd still be entertained on a second viewing just to see how well the characters are portrayed. Hence why, even though I detest what Johnson did to Star Wars, I have to be fair and give him such a high score for Knives Out.
However, after they hype for Glass Onion I decided since I could stream via one of my subscriptions it would be permissible to watch. I'm glad I gave him a chance as Knives Out is rather good.
Every actor gave a top performance with the exception of Daniel Craig, who gave an over the top performance. Maybe that made all the other performances even more believable? Every character was relatable in their own way, and you could sympathise with their positions.
But the real glue, and the reason this film has so much charm to it, is Ana de Armas' performance. There was real warmth to her character. She brought that out, in a unique performance different to her Bond or Bladerunner characters.
Let downs was Johnson's attempt to make the same wealth and servitude commentary he did with Star Wars. Thankfully not laid on as thickly, but it was there. I'm here for the entertainment, not the politics.
That doesn't detract on you the viewer going through the same discovery process as the main characters to solve the mystery. Trying to figure out who did what and who's telling the truth. You're on a journey with them, and at the same time taking every twist and turn. Who is telling the truth? Who is being economical with that truth?
Even after knowing how the mystery unfolds you'd still be entertained on a second viewing just to see how well the characters are portrayed. Hence why, even though I detest what Johnson did to Star Wars, I have to be fair and give him such a high score for Knives Out.