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Following early reviews<\/strong>, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery<\/strong> (Knives Out 3<\/strong>) has earned strong critical acclaim ahead of its release. Critics are praising Rian Johnson\u2019s latest whodunit for its sharp writing, intricate mystery, and standout performances from Daniel Craig and Josh O\u2019Connor. Many are highlighting its darker tone, faith-driven themes, and inventive spin on the modern murder mystery formula.<\/p>\n Top critics have widely praised Rian Johnson\u2019s third Knives Out film for its performances, writing, and inventive tone. Peter Howell of Toronto Star<\/a> called it \u201cthe best yet,\u201d highlighting Daniel Craig\u2019s \u201cfunkier and more focused\u201d Benoit Blanc.<\/p>\n The Guardian\u2019s<\/a> Benjamin Lee described it as \u201ca series that\u2019s really found its footing again,\u201d while The Times (UK)<\/a> critic Kevin Maher rated it 5\/5 for delivering \u201cgiggles, twists, and gasp-inducing rug-pulls.\u201d Time Out\u2019s<\/a> Philip De Semlyen praised Johnson for assembling his \u201cstrongest cast yet,\u201d comparing Craig and Josh O\u2019Connor\u2019s dynamic to \u201cHolmes and Watson.\u201d<\/p>\n Other top critics echoed these sentiments. BBC.com\u2019s<\/a> Caryn James said the film \u201cfunctions perfectly well even when Blanc himself is nowhere around,\u201d crediting O\u2019Connor\u2019s performance for keeping the franchise \u201cbuoyant.\u201d<\/p>\n Variety\u2019s<\/a> Owen Gleiberman noted Johnson\u2019s \u201cwinking level of spiritual inquiry,\u201d while Rolling Stone\u2019s<\/a> David Rooney emphasized the film\u2019s \u201cgreat-looking cinematography\u201d and \u201crichly detailed production design.\u201d<\/p>\n Deadline\u2019s<\/a> Damon Wise highlighted its \u201cScooby-Doo\u201d influences, and HeyUGuys\u2019<\/a> Linda Marric called it \u201csmart, stylish, and hauntingly funny,\u201d praising O\u2019Connor for nearly stealing the show from Craig.<\/p>\n Johnson\u2019s gothic mystery also impressed critics at Screen International<\/a> and The Film Stage<\/a>, who described it as an \u201cinventive locked-room mystery\u201d that \u201csolidifies Johnson\u2019s reliability to deliver thoughtful thrills.\u201d<\/p>\n As of late October 2025, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery holds a 94% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> from 89 critic reviews. The critics\u2019 consensus reads: \u201cGiving Benoit Blanc a worthy mystery with its genuinely soulful fixation on faith and a scene-stealing Josh O\u2019Connor performance, Wake Up Dead Man is another Knives Out puzzle that comes together splendidly.\u201d<\/p>\n In comparison, Knives Out<\/a> (2019) holds a\u00a097%\u00a0score on Rotten Tomatoes from\u00a0473 reviews, while its sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery<\/a> (2022) holds 91% from 437 reviews. The new film\u2019s near-perfect percentage places it between its two predecessors, suggesting sustained critical success for Johnson\u2019s trilogy.<\/p>\n Releasing November 26 in theaters and December 12 on Netflix, the film runs 2 hours 20 minutes. It follows Detective Benoit Blanc investigating a monsignor\u2019s death, blending humor, drama, and faith-driven mystery.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Knives Out 3 Draws Incredible Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Score<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following early reviews, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Knives Out 3) has earned strong critical acclaim ahead of its release. Critics are praising Rian Johnson\u2019s latest whodunit for its sharp writing, intricate mystery, and standout performances from Daniel Craig and Josh O\u2019Connor. 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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery gets near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score<\/h2>\n