Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man Review — Darkest & Smartest Mystery Yet? (No Spoilers) - video Dailymotion

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Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the darkest and most thought-provoking entry in the franchise so far. Set inside a small church community, this no-spoiler review breaks down the story, themes, cast performances, and why critics and audiences are calling it the best Knives Out yet.  Timestamps: 00:00 — Why Wake Up Dead Man feels different 00:40 — How Knives Out 3 changes the formula 01:30 — The darker church setting & tone 02:25 — Benoit Blanc’s most personal case 03:10 — Standout cast performances 04:00 — What critics & audiences are saying 04:35 — Final verdict: Is this the best Knives Out yet?  #KnivesOut3 #WakeUpDeadMan #BenoitBlanc #MovieReview #MysteryMovies

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00:00Good morning, friends. If you're settling in with your coffee and love a smart, old-fashioned

00:05whodunit that keeps you guessing until the very end, this one's for you. Wake up, dead man. A

00:11knives-out mystery marks the return of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, and this time he's facing his

00:17darkest and most thought-provoking case yet. Set in a small Catholic church community in upstate New

00:23York, the film blends mystery, faith, betrayal, and sharp social commentary into what many are

00:29already calling the strongest entry in the knives-out series. The response has been overwhelming.

00:35The film is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 92% critic score from over 250 reviews

00:42and an even higher 94% audience score. That's a rare combination and a strong sign that this mystery

00:48truly connects. And don't worry, there are no spoilers here. Welcome back to the channel.

00:54For those of us who grew up watching murder, she wrote, or reading classic detective novels,

00:59the knives-out films have felt like a return to intelligent, character-driven storytelling.

01:04The first film in 2019 took aim at family greed and entitlement, glass-onion-skewered billionaires

01:11and celebrity culture. Now, writer and director Rian Johnson takes the franchise in a darker,

01:18more reflective direction. In Wake Up, Dead Man, Benoit Blanc is drawn into a tight-knit church community

01:24after a shocking murder takes place on Good Friday. The crime appears impossible,

01:29defying logic and forcing Blanc to question not only what happened, but why. Each knives-out film

01:35stands on its own, and that's what keeps the series fresh. This chapter leans heavily into questions

01:41of belief, hypocrisy, forgiveness, and moral certainty. Visually, it's striking. Shadowy church interiors,

01:48stained-glass windows, and carefully framed light and darkness give the film a gothic,

01:54almost classical tone. Daniel Craig once again slips effortlessly into the role of Benoit Blanc.

02:01The familiar southern drawl and theatrical flair are still there, but this time the character feels

02:06more introspective. This case weighs on him in a different way, making this his most personal

02:11investigation yet. As always, the ensemble cast is one of the film's greatest strengths.

02:17Josh O'Connor delivers a standout performance as Father Judd DiPlenisi, a young priest with a

02:23troubled past who finds himself at the center of suspicion. His performance has been widely praised

02:29and is often described as the emotional heart of the film. Josh Brolin plays Monsignor Jefferson Wicks,

02:35a fiery and deeply divisive church leader whose rigid views have fractured the community.

02:41Glenn Close appears as Martha, the devoted and watchful church organizer who seems to know

02:46everyone's secrets. Mila Kunis plays the local police chief who brings Blanc into the case.

02:52Kerry Washington delivers a sharp and intense performance, while Jeremy Renner portrays a

02:58deeply troubled local doctor. Andrew Scott, Kelly Spaney, Daryl McCormick, and Thomas Hayden Church

03:04round out the cast, each adding layers of suspicion and intrigue. No one feels wasted. Every character has a

03:11motive, a secret, or a reason to lie. Critics have responded very positively. Rotten Tomatoes critics' consensus

03:18praises the film for giving Benoit Blanc a worthy mystery and highlights its soulful focus on faith, along with

03:25Josh O'Connor's scene-stealing performance. Reviewers have also applauded the film's confident direction, sharp writing,

03:32and elegant construction. Audiences have echoed that enthusiasm. Many viewers describe it as the most

03:39satisfying and emotionally resonant Knives Out mystery so far. Some note that it's darker and more complex than

03:46previous entries. But for many, that's exactly what makes it stand out. What truly elevates Wake Up Dead Man

03:52is that it's not just interested in solving a murder. It's interested in understanding people. Beneath the humor and

03:59twists, the film explores compassion, belief, and the tension between faith and skepticism.

04:05As the mystery unfolds, it becomes more than a puzzle. It turns into a thoughtful conversation about

04:11certainty, doubt, and what it means to seek truth in a divided world. So, is Wake Up Dead Man the best

04:18Knives Out film yet? Based on both critical and audience response, many would say yes. It's darker,

04:25deeper, and still wonderfully entertaining. If you enjoy mysteries that respect your intelligence and

04:31stay with you long after the credits roll, this one is absolutely worth your time. Have you seen it

04:36yet? Which Knives Out film is your favorite so far? Let me know in the comments. If you enjoyed this

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04:47bell so you don't miss the next one. Stay cozy, and I'll see you next time.

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