All Nighter
All Nighter

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All Nighter

2017
Movie
86 min
English

When a globe-trotting, workaholic father trying to visit his daughter on a last minute layover in Los Angeles discovers that she’s disappeared, he forces her awkward, nervous ex-boyfriend, still nursing a broken heart, to help him find her over the course of one increasingly crazy night.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users47%
Director: Gavin WiesenGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A security guard, his estranged daughter's boyfriend, and a drug dealer embark on a chaotic night through Los Angeles. As they try to retrieve a stolen necklace, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and situations. The night forces unexpected connections and revelations among the unlikely trio.

Critical Reception

All Nighter received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly J.K. Simmons, the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot and lack of originality. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding the humor hit-or-miss and the narrative direction unclear.

What Reviewers Say

  • J.K. Simmons delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to salvage the film.

  • The plot is chaotic and nonsensical, failing to engage viewers.

  • The film attempts a quirky, offbeat comedy but ultimately falls flat.

Google audience: Google users had a lukewarm reception to 'All Nighter,' with many finding the comedy unfunny and the story difficult to follow. While some appreciated the effort from the cast, the general sentiment was that the movie lacked substance and entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely over 18 nights in Los Angeles.

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Reno

Reno

**An unusual combo to hunt for a missing woman!** The same old formula, but they had tried to give something new out of it. It did not succeed, though I felt it was a decent film. It was a day tale, everything happens in just one day and...