Glass Onion has given a significant boost to the classic whodunit stories that have seen a resurgence in recent years, and deservedly so. While the ensemble murder mystery may have scored praise for its fun characters, brilliant twists, and thrilling plot, writer and director Rian Johnson also made sure he nailed the opening sequence, delivering a worthwhile introduction.
Speaking with Variety, Johnson insisted that the hardest part of movie making is the opening sequence, with many boxes needing to be ticked in order to set the premise for everything to come. For his acclaimed second entry in the Knives Out series, there was a lot to cover without it coming off as overwhelming.