Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
He works in mysterious ways.
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.
Wokeness: 40%
Overall Score: 40%
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Not bad.
Wokeness: I didn't notice any agenda.
I love a good whodunit story. This one isn't too bad. The lead character, Benoit Blanc, seems to be a mashup of literary detectives, Poirot, Dupin, and maybe Holmes. The mystery is a play on a Dickson Carr story, The Hollow Man. That is, a locked room murder. They even reference the book in this movie. There are a few weaknesses in the basic plot, but, overall, it's worth the watch.
I will opine that this isn't Craig's best work.
Created: 12-29-2025
Created: 12-30-2025
