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In the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Knives Out, we see more twists and more entertaining filmmaking from the mind of Rian Johnson.

In the act of subverting expectations and creating a wildly entertaining non linear narrative, glass onion achieves something a lot of films are missing. Entertaining beyond its downsides.

The reveal was a bit meh, but in all honesty I can't say I could have guessed who it was. While being obvious I had no clue till the ending monologue. This film was delightfully silly, expertly crafted and a great example of how fun a mystery can be.

I trusted no one, and the twists kept me guessing till the end. So even if it wobbles on the landing, it's still a close to perfect score for me.

I'll be rewatching this and the first while eagerly awaiting the third!

Blue velvet is a mixed bag for me and I simply can't understand the huge acclaim it gets. Especially since his other films/project do what this film does but better. This film shows the good in the world existing next to the evil. As does alot of Lynch's work.

The usual insane twisted stories of Lynch's projects are complimentary to the abstractions. Lost Highway is about a mystery, the abstractions are there to guide that uncertainty with that universe. However in this film it feels like the abstractions are completely distracting from the films dark and twisted story.

The characters make unavoidably strange decisions that just take me out of the film. Jeffery seems smart, but I just can't believe he would be the one to stumble into this mystery. Sure he found the ear but he wouldn't go in the apartment, I don't believe that for a second. I feel that is why Lost Highway works more, the main character is so believably falling into a hole he can't escape.

Twin peaks did this story better with a similar character also played by Kyle. He was an FBI agent, he had to solve the crime.

There are moments of solid greatness though, the dream song, every scene with frank booth, there are more but I won't list for spoilers. But I just keep getting pulled out of it. The dialogue is also noticeably worse than lynch's other films.

I mean I still gave it a positive review, there is merit to this. But I don't think I'll ever watch it again.