Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
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.
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The film dramatically improves when Blanc arrives at the 55-minute mark, jumping from sluggish setup to the franchise's signature clever mystery-solving.
Wake Up Dead Man starts slowly with forced humor and overlong setup that frustrated many reviewers, but finds its footing once the murder occurs and Blanc enters the investigation. The film builds to a complex and satisfying climax that showcases Rian Johnson's mastery of the mystery genre, though some felt the ensemble was underused compared to previous installments.
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Daniel Craig
Benoit Blanc
Josh O'Connor
Fr. Jud Duplenticy
Glenn Close
Martha Delacroix
Josh Brolin
Mons. Jefferson Wicks
Mila Kunis
Chief Geraldine Scott
Jeremy Renner
Dr. Nat Sharp
Kerry Washington
Vera Draven, Esq.
Andrew Scott
Lee Ross
Cailee Spaeny
Simone Vivane
Daryl McCormack
Cy Draven
Thomas Haden Church
Samson Holt
Jeffrey Wright
Bp. Langstrom
Annie Hamilton
Grace Wicks
James Faulkner
Rev. Prentice Wicks
Bridget Everett
Louise
Noah Segan
Nikolai
Jamie Karitzis
Geraldine's Deputy
Kit Burden
Dcn. Clark
Gavin Spokes
Rev. Frank
Paul Hilton
Rev. Delancy
Crew
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