Afterparty
Afterparty

Movie spotlight

Afterparty

2016
Movie
86 min
Norwegian

A big city trip is the start of the end if a great friendship. At dawn the next day, nothing is like it was the day before. Even the best of friendships may grow, or fall, apart. How to know when to fight, or when to let a friend go?

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic65
Google Users80%
Director: Christopher MillerGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

The Afterparty is a comedy mystery series that unfolds during an afterparty following a high school reunion. When the host, a former high school popular kid, is found dead, each guest becomes a suspect. The series cleverly retells the events of the night from the perspective of a different character, each with their own genre-bending style and unique take on what happened.

Critical Reception

The Afterparty received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its inventive premise, humor, and strong ensemble cast. Reviewers appreciated the show's ability to blend different genres and the clever execution of its whodunit structure. Audience reception was also largely favorable, with many enjoying the witty dialogue and surprising twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and humorous approach to the mystery genre.

  • Applauded for its strong ensemble cast and creative storytelling through different character perspectives.

  • Noted for its witty dialogue and satisfying twists and turns.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'The Afterparty,' highlighting its humor, engaging mystery, and the inventive way each episode explored a different character's viewpoint. Many found the show to be a fresh and entertaining take on the murder mystery format, with a strong cast that kept them guessing.

Fun Fact

The series deliberately uses different visual styles and genres for each character's retelling of the night, such as a musical number for the aspiring musician or a Wong Kar-wai-esque romantic drama for the woman in love.

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