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In 1991, a sheltered teenager comes of age during a wild summer on Cape Cod, getting rich from selling pot to gangsters, falling in love for the first time, partying, and eventually realizing that he's in way over his head.
In the summer of 1991, a shy teenager named Daniel gets entangled in the local drug trade in Cape Cod while falling for the beautiful girlfriend of the town's most notorious dealer. As he navigates the dangerous world of crime and romance, Daniel finds himself drawn into a high-stakes game with potentially devastating consequences for everyone involved.
Hot Summer Nights received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances, particularly Timothée Chalamet's, and its atmospheric depiction of a specific time and place. However, many critics found the plot to be uneven and derivative, often comparing it unfavorably to similar coming-of-age crime dramas.
Praised for its stylish visuals and strong performances, especially from Timothée Chalamet.
Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of originality in its crime and coming-of-age elements.
Some reviewers felt the film struggled to balance its various genre elements, leading to an uneven tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the appealing performances and the nostalgic atmosphere of the late 80s/early 90s setting. However, many viewers found the story to be somewhat formulaic and predictable, with some expressing disappointment in the lack of a truly compelling narrative arc.
The film's director, Elijah Bynum, made his feature directorial debut with 'Hot Summer Nights'.
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“Daniel” (Timothée Chalamet) is a quiet teenager who spends much of his time people watching the folks who summer on Cape Cod. His encounter with “Hunter” (Alex Roe) injects a little more fun to life when he is recruited to start selling th...
Timothée Chalamet and Maika Monroe carry this film, there chemistry is top notch, and their relationship progression is infectious. The story is far-fetched and over the top, I have a hard time believing a high school kid can create a weed ...
(79/100) There should be more films made that take place in the 90s. And they should all star Timothee Chalamet and Maika Monroe. They're electrifying in Hot Summer Nights. This film is a bit of a mess at first, tonally jarring, and feel...