Detective Benoit Blanc is one of the lead roles in Knives Out and is a character that is portrayed perfectly by Daniel Craig. He brings the right balance of seriousness and comedy which makes him a really fun and complex character with audiences often spending time trying to work him out, while he works out the case.
He's a quick talker, but whatever he says often has a meaning as he uses his words brilliantly to get answers and clues from people. Blanc really benefited from this throughout the film, and so did the audience who gravitated towards him as a character and the quotable things he said.
"This Is A Twisted Web And We Are Not Finished Untangling It, Not Yet."
This line perfectly sums up Knives Out's Detective Benoit Blanc as a character as he certainly has his own unique personality and way with words when it comes to making announcements. This is basically Blanc's method of stating that the case is complicated, and they haven't finished working it out yet.
However, saying it in this manner is far more fun and it leads to a great moment between him and Ransom who constantly questions him. It's a really fun line to showcase how quirky he is with his personality.
"I Suspect Foul Play. I Have Eliminated No Suspects."
Throughout the early inquiry, Benoit Blanc plays his cards fairly close to his chest, keeping his thoughts and feelings very much under wraps. Obviously, this puts the entire family on edge throughout the movie as they question whether or not Harlan's death is a suicide or a murder.
So when he finally delivers this line, revealing that he suspects foul play and that something could have happened, the entire film kicks on a gear. It's from this point on the investigation really begins and that makes it so much fun to watch.
"The Game Is Afoot. Eh, Watson?"
Of course, this phrase is better off associated with Sherlock Holmes, but having Benoit Blanc say it certainly worked within this movie. It was a fun nod to the character that clearly inspired his and it wasn't the only time in the movie that other films and characters were referenced.
So, while it isn't necessarily an original quote, it is still a lot of fun to see and it really works with Benoit's character. He says it with a sense of confidence that makes it seem like he knows this is already a quote as well, which is even better.
"Why Is Grief The Providence Of Youth? I Don't Know. But I'd Imagine That Age Deepens All Feelings."
Detective Benoit Blanc is quite a caring individual, as is showcased throughout the movie. While he initially is there just to solve a case, he does end up caring about some of the characters, which is what he showcases when he talks to Great Nana.
She had been silent throughout the majority of the film just in the background, and with this quote, Benoit Blanc was the first person to check on her and give some sympathy. It's a very sincere moment and that is why it is so great.
"Well, To Be Fair, You Make A Pretty Lousy Murderer."
The friendship that Detective Benoit Blanc and Marta Cabrera formed over the course of Knives Out was a genuine one and that allowed audiences to really invest. They are happy to be serious with each other, but this scene allowed them to joke around as well.
With Marta questioning Blanc as a detective, claiming he is lousy at it, he quickly fired back with the fact that she was a lousy murderer, which certainly made sense. It was just a fun exchange between them and it certainly led to a memorable moment here.
"I’m Here Because Someone Dodged A Very Important Question."
This is a fantastic quote as it explains exactly why he is part of the investigation that drives the course of Knives Out in the first place, which is something that people are quite confused about early on. However, he makes it clear as to why all while not firmly answering every question.
He makes this situation even more confusing when he admits that the person who dodged the question is himself, as he doesn't know who paid for him to be there. It just adds another fun mystery to the film.
"When People Get Desperate, The Knives Come Out."
Squeezing in a clear nod to the movie title itself can sometimes be a little cheap and corny, but in the way this happens, it just flows and feels natural to the character.
It's a great way of describing how people can be and that is certainly the are in Knives Out. It's a fun line that works for him as a detective and really does work within the scene as he is trying to break things down.
"Best Judge Of Character Is A Dog. I've Found That To Be True."
This is a great quote not just for Benoit Blanc, but for life in general. Dogs are known as man's best friend for a reason, and the way that Harlan's hounds behave ends up being one of the biggest clues as to how Blanc ends up cracking the case in Knives Out.
It's the fact that Blanc really trusts how the dogs behave around people that he knows how to judge the people within the house who interact with the animals. This quote works as a hint towards that, which is also a lot of fun.
"Think Of It As A Tax Return Performed By A Community Theater."
This is another showcase of Detective Benoit Blanc's dry sense of humor and the way he approaches things. This is his explanation as to how he believes will readings go, which is certainly a fun way of looking at things and proves he isn't serious all the time.
It also works as a great method of calming down Marta who is clearly a little anxious and scared heading into the room. He senses that and quickly defuses the situation, which shows his compassion and ability to read a moment.
"Our Donut Is Not A Hole At All!"
Without a doubt, Detective Benoit Blanc's greatest quote is his rambling rant about the case and his decision to liken it to a donut. The entire quote is incredibly lengthy, but that is what makes it so much fun as he says: "A donut hole in the donut's hole. But we must look a little closer. And when we do, we see that the donut hole has a hole in its center - it is not a donut hole at all but a smaller donut with its own hole, and our donut is not a hole at all!"
The whole rambling and the fact he says the word donut so many times creates a really funny scene, despite the fact this actually happens at a really serious point in Knives Out. It's just a really funny line and is one that audiences certainly go away talking about afterwards.