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GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (2022) IS HILARIOUSLY TWISTED!! MOVIE REACTION!! Daniel Craig

2025-12-04 Entertainment
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Glass Onion Reaction: Deconstructing Miles Bron’s Stolen Genius and Narrative Shell Game

Discover the hidden layers of Glass Onion as critics Tara and Andrew expose the film’s narrative tricks, revealing why the narcissistic billionaire’s façade crumbles under Benoit Blanc’s scrutiny.

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  • The hosts reveal that the film actively lied to the audience by using alternate scene takes to mislead viewers about the true sequence of events.
  • Miles Bron is exposed not as a genius, but as an arrogant plagiarist who stole Alpha’s foundational idea from Andi/Cassandra Brand.
  • The analysis details the precise methods of Duke Cody’s murder (pineapple allergy) and how subsequent blame was placed on the missing Andi.
  • The second half of the discussion centers on Helen Brand’s infiltration, using her twin sister’s identity to seek justice on the island.

This reaction details every twist, focusing heavily on the non-linear structure Rian Johnson employs to achieve the "glass onion" effect—the center truth is simple but buried. Andrew and Tara confirm the sequel matches the predecessor’s quality by delivering sharp social commentary interwoven with meticulous mystery plotting, especially focusing on the themes of intellectual ownership and loyalty.

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CATCHING UP BEFORE WAKE UP DEAD MAN!! Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REJECTS & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! - KNIVES OUT (2019) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/LjqwwoLynKE - GLASS ONION: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Greg & John's Reaction: https://youtu.be/zN9urMi9KsE Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike With Rian Johnson's THIRD Knives Out Mystery coming to select theatres & Netflix for the holiday season, Tara & Andrew RETURN to give their Glass Onion Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Join Tara Erickson (The Rage Pod) & Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) as they unravel the layers of Rian Johnson’s (Looper, The Last Jedi) sharp satire-meets-whodunit sequel starring Daniel Craig (James Bond, Logan Lucky) as iconic Southern detective Benoit Blanc, invited to a luxurious private island owned by egotistical tech billionaire Miles Bron — played by Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X). What begins as a pretentious weekend “murder mystery game” turns into a very real murder… and every guest has something to hide. They break down the film’s star-studded ensemble: Janelle Monáe (Moonlight, Hidden Figures) in a standout dual-role performance, Kate Hudson (Almost Famous) as chaotic fashion icon Birdie Jay, Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) as streamer Duke Cody, Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision) as harried politician Claire Debella, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) as conflicted scientist Lionel, Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist) as Birdie’s overwhelmed assistant Peg, and Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks) adding emotional depth as Whiskey. Tara & Andrew unpack every major moment: the invite puzzle boxes, Blanc’s hilarious introduction, the “fake murder game” gone very wrong, the mid-film twist that flips the entire story on its head, the truth about Andi and the napkin, Miles Bron’s unraveling ego, the Mona Lisa’s fiery fate, and the explosive finale where justice lands exactly where it belongs. They explore how Glass Onion blends comedy, mystery, and scathing tech-industry satire while delivering a clever, layered story worthy of its predecessor. #GlassOnion #KnivesOut #WakeUpDeadMan #GlassOnionReaction #BenoitBlanc #DanielCraig #RianJohnson #MysteryMovie #Whodunnit #MurderMystery #NetflixFilm #JanelleMonae #EdwardNorton #KateHudson #DaveBautista #MovieReaction #FilmReview #GlassOnionAKnivesOutMystery #React #ReactTo #reaction Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/9p85g39_3kg The Goonies (1985) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/-vR92NE3i24 National Treasure (2004) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/ayzJBIjNzdo Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en https://twitter.com/Agor711 0:00 Checking In! 1:14 Glass Onion Reaction 30:44 PRIZE PICKS! 32:07 Glass Onion Movie Reaction 1:21:20 Glass Onion Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@k3n12ock 2025-12-04

FUN FACT: Ethan Hawke was in europe shooting for MOON KNIGHT and was asked to make a brief cameo in this

671 8 replies
@thedarkknight2221 2025-12-04

Birdie thinking sweat shops were where they made sweatpants is absolutely a family guy joke.

444 3 replies
@LuCet21 2025-12-04

I thought it was funny that Miles didnt even have his own style. he was dressed as Steve Jobs, and before, he was dressed as the character Tom Cruise played in Magnolia.

434 4 replies
@anthonyleecollins9319 2025-12-04

My favorite Easter egg is that Serena Williams is reading Gravity's Rainbow (which Blanc said in the first movie that nobody eve reads).

410 1 replies
@keanereader 2025-12-04

Blanc calls Miles out for stealing ideas and then Miles immediately steals the idea of burning the document from Lionel

230 1 replies
@FoundFootage100 2025-12-04

I’m so glad I got to see this in a theater. Benoit Blanc ruining the murder mystery is one of the best constructed moments of subversion I’ve ever seen, and the punchline of Miles throwing the iPad at him made my entire theater erupt in laughter.

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@TheTravellingSensei 2025-12-04

Almost nobody catches the fact that the closing shot is Andi, looking into the camera with a half-smirk… Just like the Mona Lisa!

157 2 replies
@Zbeast5972 2025-12-05

Dude literally killed her sister with no remorse and had the nerve to say “are you done” as she’s crashing out lmao

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@ginster458 2025-12-04

Helen in the end did exactly what Miles self-congratulatory speech about disruption was about but she actually went through with it. The others joined in her destruction only as long as it was fun and safe, then recoiled, and only in the end when Miles is truly done in for do they turn on him,

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