Night (2019) Reviews

• I love the dark concept

  springeroscar2019-04-11

  I like the film's concept in that it is about something that is dark and very much a possibility in the real world. There is no doubt there are sick minded individuals out there who target those who are the most vulnerable such as children. I can say after watching the film, it did a great job at getting me furious. Although the tension wasn't always there throughout the film, for the most part it was and that's because of the unknown of what will happen next. There are not a lot of films in my opinion that can give an idea of what a torturer would do in a usually unrealized situation so that kept me at the edge of my seat. When it comes to the things that happen to the kidnapped girl, could it have become gorier and darker? Of course, but I'm thinking the director took this into consideration and decided it was best for the film to approach the concept with sensitivity than glorify the event. As film makers we need to be careful as how to approach these sensitive and delicate concept that for many are offensive. As a starting film, this decision was for the best. This kind of film is not for the general public, however in my opinion the general public watching something like this would be great in bringing more awareness to a dark possibility in the real world. There is value in this film. For a starting film, I believe it was good. One thing that I felt was off was the ending, but I can understand why it was written that way. I thought some of it was unnecessary and in my opinion unrealistic in the kidnapped girls actions but maybe? I wouldn't know.

• Simple yet effectively creepy

  debijohess2019-03-29

  I always approach an indie film with the restrictions that they have. First time feature director Nicholas Michael Jacobs has replaced a limited budget with an interesting, twisted tale shot minimalist style. He has done a good job with what he had to work with. A found footage feel, the film utilizes the modern world of streaming for the villain to tout his deeds. It's clever, ambitious, and a good stepping stone for future work by this talented director.

• its a debut

  ops-525352019-03-23

  This is nothing more than a camera lurking behind the perputrators back, with unclear closeups shaded by changing light and dark, with an amateurish acting like an homemade bondage web cam video,where you can almost hear the breathing of the cameraman, and start to wonder how they could afford to buy a smokemachine and not being suffocated in the dense smoke in the prison dungeon. this is homemade stuff with not so much horror than violence that seems dense and painfull, and if you can avoid it, dont look at it, its pure newbie trash thinks the grumpy old man

• I Give Up

  andrewfowler-370282019-03-25

  This film has nothing to say and nothing to see of any interest whatsoever. I think it's the worst film I've ever seen,in just about every way,to be honest.

• Promising indie film

  mariannepeebs2019-03-26

  Considering this was filmed with practically no budget, it is very well done. Making a movie certainly isn't easy so applaud to this young director. Just don't go into this thinking you're going to see Hollywood acting or effects and you should enjoy it