Night Always Comes

Directed by British director Benjamin Caron from a script by Sarah Conradt-Kroehler, who adapts the book by Willy Vlautin.

The film immerses us in the story of Lynette, who has 12 hours to survive a dangerous odyssey, facing her dark past with the consequences that this entails.

A solid and brilliant protagonist.

Vanessa Kirby isn't just Fantastic Four's new Sue Storm; she's also a great actress who, with her portrayal of Lynette, once again demonstrates her full acting ability, making the film her own in every way. Kirby's performance is dazzling, a dark character, full of trauma and internal struggles, who seeks her own redemption at the same time that her dark past revisits her. Adding to this is the absolute on-screen beauty of an actress whose powerful, light-colored eyes absorb your every glance, capturing the suffering that Lynette hides within her. We must add to this the supporting cast that also gives their all, including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, and Stephan James.

A photograph of Portland is outstanding .

Damián García captures the great city of Portland with dark photography, where the lights of a city that hides a cruel night for Lynette shine brightly. All this work convincingly unsettles and stresses the viewer, moving through the underworld of this city with the presentation of ethically void characters that further sour sympathy for everyone around the film's protagonist. Added to this is a minimalist soundtrack that heightens the chaos of a crazy night.

An address without so many lights.

While the film is accurate and well-made, Caron's direction isn't as energetic as her acting. The direction is accurate and even, managing to steer its comfort zone precisely, without unduly disturbing the viewer and without taking undue risks in the proper staging, which knows what it wants to say and what it also needs to say. This result is accurate, but not dazzling. This makes for a fulfilling film, one that perhaps could have gone a step further in its wildness. However, it doesn't detract from the positive outcome of this film offered by Netflix, which perhaps had merit in theaters, especially given Vanessa Kirby's excellent performance.

Conclusion.

An interesting and well-chosen proposal from Netflix, with a worthwhile result that creates a dark thriller that's quite enjoyable for a weekend watch, especially if you're a fan of the genre.

Don't know what's with all the negative nellies, cool movie. Great acting by Kirby and her supprt, especially by Gottsagen who plays her special needs brother. One girl on mess of a night, a fun watch. Riveting and unexpected twists and turns with every next scene. Humorous as well with many odd interactions between characters.

Totally watchable, even if a bit cliched. Acting is pretty good, especially Vanessa Kirby, but writing is mediocre, bordering on unbelievable. Still, the rating is too low and deserves to be higher. Cinematography is good. There are gaps in the plot, not sure why. We have a tradition of bad Friday night movies, but this was surprisingly entertaining.

I really wanted to like this film. Kirby is fantastic. Unfortunately, the plot makes no sense.

In what world is a person about to be evicted looking to make a down payment on a house? This comes off as a story about poor people written by someone who's never been poor.

She couldn't make a $1500 rent payment, but she's screwed if she doesn't make a $25,000 deposit on a house... wouldn't it make more sense to just pay her rent and not get evicted?

It's too bad, because if not for this glaringly jarring plot flaw the movie might have been ok.

Strengths: Vanessa Kirby gives a raw, gripping performance that drives the story forward. The gritty city atmosphere and tense pacing keep it engaging.

Weaknesses: The plot feels shaky with some illogical turns. Side characters are thinly written, and the emotional payoff doesn't fully match the buildup.