Film Review

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’: The Trilogy Concludes

Johnson and Craig fulfill their mission duties with one of the best franchises ever made.
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’: The Trilogy Concludes
Rev. Jud (Josh O’Connor, L) and Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." John Wilson/Netflix
Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 2h 24m | Drama, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller | 2025

With the release of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” (“Wake Up”), writer and director Rian Johnson has done something very few filmmakers have ever achieved. He’s made three straight live-action franchise movies that have received de facto universal critical acclaim and overwhelming audience approval.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.