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'Knives Out' Was the Perfect 'Last Jedi' Response 5 Years Ago
MovieWebStory by James Evenden
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How Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' masterfully rerouted the backlash over 'The Last Jedi' five years ago
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- Knives Out' was a critical and commercial smash, grossing over $311 million worldwide and earning 3 Oscar nominations, proving Johnson could win over even his harshest critics
- Rian Johnson strategically used 'Knives Out' as a palate cleanser, delivering a wildly entertaining murder mystery that reminded audiences of his true talents beyond the divisive 'Last Jedi'
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Rian Johnson, Knives Out, 'Knives Out', 'The Last Jedi'