This is my first review ever and I'm dedicating it to Stay The Night hoping it will add some boost to this cute Canadian film. I stumbled upon it on Crave while flipping channels. I'm glad I'm one of the few who still has cable because I don't think I would have found it otherwise lol. I just couldn't stop watching and am now low key obsessed with it!
It's a film about 2 "damaged" people (aren't we all?) who met at the lowest points in their lives. It was definitely kismet since they were people who probably would never have met otherwise. The actors did a phenomenal job with the roles. Everything just felt real - from the conversations to the progression of the relationship. The actions/reactions were relatable. The chemistry between Grace & Carter was palpable. The actors, Andrea & Joe, became the characters they were portraying.
Of course the director/writer, Reynuka Jeyapalan, is the main reason this movie is great. The story wasn't complicated yet meaningful. The script had a natural flow. As a Torontonian, I knew right away that it was set in the city and I loved trying to figure out the locations. She highlighted all the things I love about Toronto - the diverse people, unpretentious places, and deep love for hockey (well not me but my husband is a die hard fan of the sport).
I haven't felt this way about a movie in a while. I highly recommend! Critics compare it to Before Sunrise but I actually enjoyed this way more since the characters felt more relatable to me. Yes, it's a romantic movie but it's also just about connecting with another person and taking that leap.
