The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

A renowned detective is tasked with solving the mystery of the death of an army cadet, on which occasion he interacts with a young Edgar Allan Poe.

'The Pale Blue Eye' is a period thriller that borrows its style from Poe's writings. The mystery to be solved remains mysterious and keeps the viewer curious for a good part of the film, but the interesting interaction of the characters and the first-hand performances distract from the imperfections that appear in the last third of the film.

Regia:  Scott Cooper      

Cu: Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Simon McBurney, Timothy Spall, Gillian Anderson, Toby Jones, Lucy Boynton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Robert Duvall

Rating: 7/10

Glass Onion (2022)

An eccentric rich man invites his closest friends and the best detective in the world (Benoit Blanc) to a party on his private island.

'Glass Onion' is the long-awaited follow-up to Knives Out, a whodunnit in a similar style, with well-emphasized comedic elements, very colorful and varied characters. The mystery is not as mysterious as in the first one, but the film is so well written, acted and choreographed that everything is allowed.

Director:  Rian Johnson     

With: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Noah Segan

Rating: 9/10