Nightshift

A strait-laced hospital administrator is forced to team up with a zany nurse to run a prostitution ring out of the hospital's ('Love Machine') in order to save their failing ward. Facing eccentric characters, moral dilemmas, and budding romance, they must navigate the chaotic underworld of Manhattan's nightlife.

Nightshift was a moderate commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its comedic performances, particularly from Michael Keaton, and Ron Howard's direction. While some found the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, the film was largely seen as a fun and energetic farce.

• Praised for its energetic and often hilarious performances, especially Michael Keaton's breakout role.

• Found to be a surprisingly well-directed comedy by Ron Howard, with good pacing.

• Some critics noted that the humor could be uneven, but the overall tone was light and entertaining.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and the chemistry between the leads, with many highlighting Michael Keaton's scene-stealing performance. Some found the plot a bit outlandish, but appreciated the film's overall comedic energy and charm.

Michael Keaton received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

The character of 'Lκτή' (played by Michael Keaton) was originally written for an older actor, but Ron Howard saw potential in Keaton and rewrote the part for him, leading to one of Keaton's most memorable early roles.