Night Owls
Night Owls

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Night Owls

2015
Movie
92 min
English

After workaholic Kevin has a drunken one night stand with the beautiful train-wreck Madeline, he's horrified to discover that she's actually his boss' jilted ex-mistress. When she takes a bottle of sleeping pills, Kevin is forced to keep her awake... and over the course of the night the two begin to fall for each other.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users60%
Director: PortervilleGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman is held captive by her estranged father's associate, who demands she confess to a crime her father committed. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed and the lines between victim and perpetrator blur.

Critical Reception

Night Owls received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but ultimately failing to deliver a compelling narrative. While some praised the performances, particularly Kaitlyn Dever's, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its suspenseful premise with a coherent and engaging story.

  • Performances are a highlight, especially from the younger cast members, but are not enough to elevate the material.

  • The plot relies too heavily on predictable twists and fails to develop its characters beyond archetypes.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the dark tone and suspenseful elements, while others found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. The acting was generally seen as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Los Angeles over a period of 20 days.

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