The One-Nighter

I wouldn't use Comedy to describe this, if that's what you're after you'll be disappointed. Rather, think of Bob Byington's movies, something like Frances Ferguson or Somebody Up There Like's Me -- a gentle story with weird characters, that's constantly zagging where you'd expect it to zig. The value is in the constant subversions of expectations, of a story that's nothing at all like what you expected.

I thoroughly enjoyed this romance comedy (and that says a lot right there because I'm not what you'd call a big rom/com sorta guy, if you know what I mean). The actors were just terrific! I really enjoyed the performances of Timothy Bottoms and Jill Jaress. They did such a good job. I'm super impressed that Jaress wrote, directed, produced and was the female lead, holy cow!! This is an ideal movie for anyone who's looking for a good film and wants to feel good when it's over. A big thumbs up from me on this one!

I think the thing that brings this silly rom com to life is the performances. The actors do a great job of committing to the comedy without trying to be funny. The characters and story is where the silliness lives. A little slap stick, a little Woody Allen. Embrace the characters and enjoy the ride. Popcorn helps.

1 Nighter has a great comedic concept and it makes the most of it. Some of the situations that arise are pure gold and you can clearly tell that the actors are having a lot of fun. Some indie comedies tend to try a little bit too hard, in this movie the comedy comes out natural.

This is a super fun, well done rom com and I ate it up! I love the concept of a true one-nighter but instead of regretting it, you actually don't remember it! Novel idea! Loved the performances all around, really funny writing and directing. If you love an original rom-com, you don't want to miss this. Highly and hilariously recommend!!