Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man Reaction and Review | James Skrmetta Reacts

James Skrmetta reacts to and reviews Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the latest entry in Rian Johnson’s hit Knives Out franchise. Is this new Benoit Blanc mystery a worthy follow-up to Knives Out and Glass Onion — or does the franchise finally lose its edge?

In this video, James breaks down Wake Up Dead Man with a spoiler-free review, discussing the story, performances, twists, tone, and how it stacks up against the previous Knives Out films. Does this movie recapture the sharp writing and mystery elements that made the series great, or does it lean too hard into style over substance?

James gives his honest reaction, what worked, what didn’t, and whether Wake Up Dead Man proves the Knives Out franchise still has staying power — or if it’s time to rethink the formula.

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