Glass Onion (2022) slices into the world of modern excess with playful precision, bringing detective Benoit Blanc back for another elegantly tangled mystery. This time, the celebrated sleuth arrives at a luxurious private estate on a sunlit Greek island—an idyllic setting that hides more questions than answers. His arrival alone sparks curiosity, setting the tone for the layered puzzle that follows.

The story gathers a sharply drawn ensemble of characters, each invited by tech billionaire Miles Bron for their annual reunion. The group is a kaleidoscope of ambition and ego: a disgraced business partner, a governor with carefully curated charm, a visionary scientist under pressure, a fashion icon whose obliviousness borders on dangerous, and an influencer chasing relevance with reckless enthusiasm. Each guest steps onto the island carrying secrets that glow like embers waiting for the right gust of wind.

True to classic whodunit spirit, the film delights in misdirection and surprise. Motives collide, alliances shift, and every conversation feels like a chess move disguised as casual banter. When a death shatters the weekend escape, suspicion spreads through the group like a crack in glass—bright, sharp, impossible to ignore.

Rian Johnson crafts the mystery with a vibrant, modern energy, weaving social satire into the twists. While the plot spins with clever turns, the film’s heart lies in its characters, each embodying a different facet of power, privilege, and the illusions people build around themselves. Benoit Blanc cuts through these façades with wit and quiet mastery, peeling back layers until the truth gleams through.