These movies are always fun, its cast is usually great too.
I think this one is the second best, its tale of religion and the power to control the mass is interesting.
I think blanc is the least compelling character here tho. He is good no doubt but he isn't entangled in this mystery and bound to it as a character as much as he should've been.
There are a couple scenes exploring his faith but too little to be an actual arc or character study.The cinematography looks great which shows the talent of Rian johnnson and his team because even great directors like del Toro made dogshit looking films under the Netflix banner.
I don't think its the best one, union glass is my personal favorite but its definitly close.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
He works in mysterious ways.
Rating
4.5 (2)
Release Date
11/26/2025Runtime
145 minsOverview
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
How It Feels
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A cleverly constructed whodunit that weaves ecclesiastical intrigue with Blanc's trademark detective wit, unraveling hidden motives and moral compromise within a closed community. The mystery unfolds through character quirks and absurdist humor as much as clue-based deduction.
Mood
WhimsicalTensePlayfulContemplative
Themes
FaithCorruptionObsessionIdentity
Tone
Ironic
Pacing
Steady
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Nonlinear
Reviews
It's crazy that THE hot priest is in this but is not one of the hot priests.
It is unfortunate that this isn't a full theatrical release, because I'm kind of obsessed with it. Josh O'Connor is excellent. I wasn't really into Challengers, and I was pretty captivated by him for the full 2+ hours. I'm also really into Josh Brolin this week. Big day for people named Josh.
PS: Not enough Jeffrey Wright
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