Rian Johnson's latest foray into the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has shattered records with its impressive Rotten Tomatoes scores. The film, which marks Daniel Craig's return as Benoit Blanc, boasts a staggering 94% critic score and an equally impressive audience score of 94%, making it the highest-scoring installment in the series thus far.
To put this into perspective, let's look at the previous films' Rotten Tomatoes scores: Knives Out holds an average of 97%, while its sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, averages a slightly lower 91%. The latest addition to the franchise has taken a slight dip in critical acclaim but far surpasses its predecessor in audience appreciation.
Wake Up Dead Man takes place in various exotic locations and features an all-star cast, including Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner. Its unique blend of mystery, suspense, and intrigue seems to have resonated with both critics and audiences alike.
Interestingly, this achievement may be attributed to the film's strategic release strategy. With a limited theatrical run preceding its Netflix debut, Wake Up Dead Man has garnered significant attention from fans worldwide. This decision is likely to propel Daniel Craig to the top of his list for highest audience scores as a director, with Rian Johnson also taking the lead.
The success of this mystery film further solidifies the franchise's position in popular culture and raises questions about future installments. Although an official greenlight for Knives Out 4 has not been confirmed, fans are eager to see if this momentum will continue into the next chapter of Benoit Blanc's adventures.
With Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery setting new standards for critical acclaim and audience appreciation, it's clear that Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig have proven their prowess in crafting a captivating murder mystery series.
To put this into perspective, let's look at the previous films' Rotten Tomatoes scores: Knives Out holds an average of 97%, while its sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, averages a slightly lower 91%. The latest addition to the franchise has taken a slight dip in critical acclaim but far surpasses its predecessor in audience appreciation.
Wake Up Dead Man takes place in various exotic locations and features an all-star cast, including Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner. Its unique blend of mystery, suspense, and intrigue seems to have resonated with both critics and audiences alike.
Interestingly, this achievement may be attributed to the film's strategic release strategy. With a limited theatrical run preceding its Netflix debut, Wake Up Dead Man has garnered significant attention from fans worldwide. This decision is likely to propel Daniel Craig to the top of his list for highest audience scores as a director, with Rian Johnson also taking the lead.
The success of this mystery film further solidifies the franchise's position in popular culture and raises questions about future installments. Although an official greenlight for Knives Out 4 has not been confirmed, fans are eager to see if this momentum will continue into the next chapter of Benoit Blanc's adventures.
With Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery setting new standards for critical acclaim and audience appreciation, it's clear that Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig have proven their prowess in crafting a captivating murder mystery series.