Midnight Delight
Midnight Delight

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Midnight Delight

2016
Movie
85 min
English

An American comedy film composed of nine vignettes where characters in a marijuana smoking lounge have conversations with people they have never met before.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Kiko PradaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the world of crime when his estranged daughter disappears. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that goes deeper than he could have imagined, forcing him to confront his own demons and a ruthless enemy.

Critical Reception

Midnight Delight received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances but found the plot convoluted at times. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the dark themes and others finding it too slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and Jeff Daniels' compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly difficult to follow.

  • Some found the thriller elements effective, while others felt it lacked genuine suspense.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's serious tone and the performances of the lead actors, with many finding it a thought-provoking, albeit flawed, thriller. Some viewers, however, felt the story was too predictable or lacked emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Kiko Prada, stated in an interview that the inspiration for the plot came from a series of unsolved disappearances in his hometown during the 1980s.

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