Finally, we have Harlan’s daughter-in-law Joni, played by Toni Collette (“Hereditary”), and her daughter Meg, played by Katherine Langford (“13 Reasons Why”). In the role of Harlan’s daughter Linda is Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her roles in such films as “Halloween,” “Trading Places” and “Freaky Friday.” Linda’s husband, Richard, is played by Don Johnson, star of “Miami Vice” and currently featured in HBO’s “Watchmen.” Their son, Ransom, is none other than Chris Evans, known best for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Īlso in the Thrombey family is Harlan’s son Walt, played by Michael Shannon (“Nocturnal Animals”), Walt’s wife Donna, played by Riki Lindhome (“Garfunkel and Oates”) and their son Jacob, played by Jaeden Martell (“It”). The remainder of the Thrombey family is a treasure trove of talent. With this being her first leading role in a mainstream film, I cannot wait to see more of de Armas in the future. De Armas is so kind, sweet and positive as Cabrera that it is impossible not to like her every bit as much as Craig. While it was surprising at first to learn that Craig was not the star, as the film’s marketing appeared to present him, it was by no means a disappointment. Instead, we mostly follow the story of Thrombey’s nurse Marta Cabrera, played by relatively unknown Cuban actress Ana de Armas. Still, while Craig’s performance often steals the show, he is not the real main character of the film. His strong southern drawl and old-fashioned bearing make him instantly likeable and prove the amazing range Craig has as an actor. Craig is brilliant as Detective Blanc, delivering one of my favorite performances of the year. The ensemble cast Johnson was able to put together for this film is simply stellar. Blanc suspects there may be more to Thrombey’s death than meets the eye, and so begins an intricate mystery filled with twists and surprises. While the case may seem fairly cut and dry, the family is visited by two police officers, played by Lakeith Stanfield (“Get Out”) and Noah Segan, and the world-famous private investigator Benoit Blanc, played to absolute perfection by James Bond himself: Daniel Craig. After Thrombey is found dead of an apparent suicide, the Thrombey family gathers at his estate for the funeral. Whip-smart, shocking, beautifully acted and perfectly paced, this film offers a cinematic experience like no other this year. Shying away from the bombast of blockbusters yet still featuring a cast of major stars and coming from a completely original story by director/writer/producer Rian Johnson, “Knives Out” is a breath of fresh air for the film industry.Ĭhristopher Plummer (“The Sound of Music”) plays Harlan Thrombey, a millionaire novelist known for his popular mystery books. In a crowded year for films, “Knives Out” may be the finest of all. Don't miss your chance to close the case – see #KnivesOut in theaters now: link in bio.
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