Midnight Regulations
Midnight Regulations

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Midnight Regulations

2019
Movie
38 min
German

At his law firm's New Year's Eve party, young lawyer Felix is blackmailed into stealing confidential documents from his employer.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Erica WatsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A determined investigative journalist stumbles upon a deep-seated conspiracy involving powerful politicians and a clandestine organization operating under the guise of national security. As she delves deeper, her life and the lives of those close to her are put in grave danger. She must race against time to expose the truth before the 'midnight regulations' are enacted, forever altering the balance of power.

Critical Reception

Midnight Regulations was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance, while some found the plot to be predictable at times. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful narrative and timely themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling suspense and sharp direction.

  • The lead performance by Isabella Rossi was a standout, anchoring the film's dramatic core.

  • Some critics noted that the plot relied on familiar conspiracy thriller tropes.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's thrilling plot and the lead actress's performance, finding it to be an engaging watch. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more surprising, but overall it was considered a well-made thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Indie Film Awards for Isabella Rossi.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, dimly lit aesthetic of the film was achieved using a limited color palette and practical lighting effects to enhance the sense of mystery and paranoia.

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