Nightcap
Nightcap

Movie spotlight

Nightcap

Movie
88 min
English

A brash biologist brings an inhibited Methodist home to "look at her record collection" after their first date. But the pair start to butt heads when it becomes clear they have differing plans for the evening.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Director: Michael Lindsay-HoggGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of Cambridge University students attempt to navigate their final year, facing academic pressures, romantic entanglements, and existential crises. The film humorously satirizes the pretensions and anxieties of intellectuals on the cusp of adulthood.

Critical Reception

Nightcap received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its witty dialogue and the ensemble cast's comedic timing, though some found its satirical targets occasionally hit-or-miss. It's generally regarded as a charming, albeit less iconic, entry in the Monty Python-related filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sharp and often hilarious dialogue.

  • A good showcase for the comedic talents of its leads.

  • Somewhat unfocused narrative, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Google audience: Information not readily available.

Fun Fact

While often associated with the Monty Python troupe due to the presence of several members, 'Nightcap' was not a production involving the full Monty Python team and predates their most famous works, being a more individual effort.

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