Rian Johnson made several important decisions in Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow. First, to understand the meaning of the mechanism of the riddles that it builds. This time the story leaves grim New England to tell its secret under the Greek sun.
This may seem like a simple solution, until it clearly isn’t. The context is a rare sense of unholy beauty, dangerous and capable of hiding a secret. Which of course does Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow complicated story
On the other hand, he makes sure that in the behavior of all his characters there is a share of meanness. An element that the director has already played with in the film, but this time it is more inconvenient. What starts as a short vacation in a paradise becomes a full-time affair.
But apart from the obvious fact that this is a matter to be decided, Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow this is a thoughtful look at guilt. Why are crimes and acts of cruelty committed? The film explicitly asks this question and carefully analyzes the terrain it passes through. This is not an attempt to be a preacher or a moral. This is the mechanism of ingenuity, and on this it rests.
Mystery under the sun and among familiar faces
For the mocking humor pulsing under the scenes Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow it is also a common thread between difficult situations. Reclusive millionaire genius Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites a motley crew for a dream vacation. The one who, according to the plot, spends a lot of time together and somehow knows each other. Among them is Claire (Katherine Hahn), a candidate for the Senate who has several issues to resolve. At the other pole of influence and importance is Lionel (Leslie Odom Jr.), a brilliant member of Miles’ team.
But how could it be otherwise, this time a virtual celebrity was among the guests. The Duke (Dave Bautista) is a streaming figure and constantly reminds himself at every opportunity that “they’re being watched.” They are not only observed – contemplated, analyzed – but they are part of a larger phenomenon. And finally, Birdie (Kate Hudson), another celebrity in the making. This time it’s a look at the world of fashion that brings a dose of lively dialogue to the plot.
However, it seems that among travelers from Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow. Cassandra (Janelle Monáe) is an unwanted addition to this dream adventure. Which immediately shows, and with brilliant subtlety, that laughter and good humor among a group of travelers hang over a patina of hypocrisy. To add more tension to this small conclave of big hits, Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) enters the journey.
When death strikes in the middle of a dazzling vacation, Blanc will of course have to intervene. It is then that the film begins a journey – from which there is no return – to a tongue-in-cheek parody of human nature. And also about the secrets hidden behind the petrified smiles in a malicious version of the insane murder. Why kill if there is no way the perpetrator could be found? This is a big question that the film asks itself and that it has to answer.
Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow and their secrets
Also screenwriter Rian Johnson makes it clear within the first ten minutes of the movie. Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bowthat the riddle to be solved is more difficult than it seems. In addition, what is happening is not just a crime. This is a statement of intent regarding the hidden darkness in the Netflix movie. Despite the gags, gags, and puns, the film is also a slightly darker version of envy.
plot Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow he has an uncanny ability to almost immediately use the disparate elements he presents to open the door to the mystery. At the same time, make it clear that the death that has come is directly proportional to the bad intentions that gravitate in the group. Johnson’s ability to resist expectations and maintain tension is amazing.
Much more, when little by little the plot makes it clear that he is in lucubration through celebrity, notoriety and recognition. If in the previous movie the whole story revolved around greed, this time it’s about the need for verification. A theme that might seem far-fetched until Johnson turns it into a mischievous, violent and witty overlay.
Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow it is designed to make it difficult to understand what drives each of the characters. After all, they are all small fading stars in different layers. But when the crime happens, it becomes clear that on top of that, they are in painful scenes of their personal lives.
So Blanc’s presence – this time more mischievous and a bit wicked – is a bright spot. The tension between the travelers and this stranger becomes more and more evident. As the story progresses, Johnson will make it clear that this sarcastic account of why we do evil is almost primitive. “No one can be completely good, even if they think they are,” Blanc says with one of his mischievous smiles.
Many layers of onions in a strange crime
Johnson uses every element at his disposal to create an immediate sense that what he is showing is misleading and not very believable. From the dreamlike vision of this glistening island with its crystal clear waters to its characters determined to hold on to fragile masks. all in Daggers in the Back: The Mystery of the Glass Bow, is designed to be unpredictable. That this is, in fact, as confusing as the inevitable analogy with the layers of an onion makes sense.
All is not what it seems in this group of minimalistic celebrities who need to remind themselves that “fame is something more now.” The references to the pandemic, which Johnson uses masterfully, underscore the idea of a sense of sudden freedom. This group of millionaires – at least with recognizable faces – wants to be free.
Which, of course, includes revealing a few embarrassing secrets, even at the cost of murder. The element that makes this box of mysteries – so elegant and well put together – one of the best films of the year. At least the most sarcastic and graceful among many others in similar settings.
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