Nightwatching

  • 2007


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58 % Rotten
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Positive Reviews 50
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Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
The filmmakers dont seem to realize that if a movie with a mythology this groan inducingly convoluted doesnt have a sense of humor about itself, the l .. Av Club
2.0
The movie I saw is a fractious fiasco: whiplash camera movement set to raging blasts of death metal, a story so incoherent it made me wish I was watch .. EW
2.5
The passengers scream, the plane plunges wildly through the air, and at one point is actually seen so close to the ground that it passes power cables. .. Rogerebert
1.5
An ambitious, flawed and ultimately frustrating fantasy/horror movie from Russia. Time Out
1.9
Night Watchs story of mysticism and monsters has no thematic or allegorical depth, and as such concentrates most of its energy on the wow factor of it ..
2.0
But the decline is being driven primarily by decreasing prices for high end rentals.
4.5
By far the most enjoyable aspect of the film, apart from its sheer imaginative scope, is the way it grounds its parallel fantasy universe in the every .. Screen Daily
2.5
Young genre fanatics everywhere seemingly want their movies increasingly louder, busier, and more mythologically dense.
1.3
An overhyped, underthought vortex of boredom that knocks the credibility of fantasy geekdom down another few dungeon levels. E Film Critic
3.8
A very human story of parental love left unexpressed for complex and surprising reasons never gets lost amid the fantastical elements. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Yet, though all its ingredients may appear stale, Night Watch cooks them up in such a smart way that the end product tangs of originality.The twist is ..
3.0
The core of the story is an old one but this take on it is interesting.None of the performances disappoint. Cinema Blend
2.0
Gets uglier and messier as it sprints on, the incessant orgy of fighting, blood letting and dankly flashy camerawork...leading to a curious mixture of .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
The film has the twin virtues of being bold and dizzying, but it features a cramped and chaotic narrative that concludes with a climax that doesnt jus .. ReelViews
3.1
However, the extreme hype is partly to blame for this disappointment, and if an evening of mindless entertainment is all thats required, viewers could .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Kazakhstan born director Timur Bekmambetov claims in press notes that there were no fantasy movies shot in Russia before this one, a statement thatlik .. Chicago Reader
3.8
I liked it, and if your tastes run as occasionally goofy as my own, you probably will too. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Night Watch is a grungy, flashy looking film that should please genre fans, but on the whole its all rather predictable.
2.5
Ultimately, its a formulaic, predictable take on a Hollywood staple: the vampire horror film. Usa Today
0.0
Director Timur Bekmambetov infuses the film with wildly over the top camerawork and special effects galore, but comes up short in terms of offering th .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Somewhere in all of this are several fairly deep ideas, including an elaborate anti abortion message, no kidding. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
A huge hit in Russia, this horror movie is a testament to how desperate for entertainment they must be over there. News Review
3.5
In the end the sheer level of creativity and invention win us over. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The Conclusion In short, Night Watch is an enjoyable, if chaotic film that deserves to find its cult audience. View London
4.5
Horror/fantasy fans should have an easier time following the story, as theyll recognize the genre tropes that Bekmambetov draws on. Film Journal International ..
3.1
The digital effects and thrilling action scenes are pretty impressive. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
Its also the first apocalypse minded franchise thats earned its downbeat mood. Boston
3.5
For those of us who find Andrei Tarkovsky a little on the slow side, its nice to see that theres life in Russian cinema after Eisenstein. Mountain X
4.5
But its not enough to keep the attention of a smart moviegoer.Bekmambetovs got a lot of neat o ideas.
3.1
While the movies inspirations might be glam Hollywood action fantasies, Night Watch fairly wallows in damp, post Soviet decay. Toronto Star
4.0
The film is so complicated even I had a hard time following it, but thats one caveat to an exciting, fun, and hauntingly beautiful piece of fantasy fi .. Cinema Crazed
2.5
For the first hour of Night Watch, a dark, arresting, and unrelentingly weird thrill ride out of post Soviet Russia, one feels lost. Slate
3.5
Heredia is fresh and perfectly cast as the hyperactive rent boy and his vital energy really pushes the film along, making up for the fairly ordinary c .. Eye For Film
4.0
But the surprise is that the film is set in a contemporary Moscow, and the characters even the Others are ruggedly, defiantly human, often unshaven an ..
4.0
This movie certainly rivals anything the West can do visually, and contained so many neat, original touches it really made it a joy to watch. Flim Threet
3.0
A blinding first hour gives way to a second half more likely to leave you frazzled than dazzled.But this is still a highly promising curtain raiser to .. Bbc
3.0
The overall style of the film is nicely captured with stunning cinematography and editing making for some cool action sequences. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Unfortunately, none of it serves much purpose except to further the confusion and distract from the fact that Bekmambetovs plot is a complete mess. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
To appreciate Night Watch, you have to accept it as one of those chaotic cartoon movies that refuse to completely add up. Calendar Live
3.0
The familiar ideas are refreshed by the intriguing shift in culture and setting and the characters sketched in shades of gray.Good is a matter of pers .. Seattle Pi
3.0
Its pretty strange, but theres certainly a creative vision behind it that gives it a very unique look.
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
Stylistic visuals, kinetic editing and a subterranean sound mix combine to create a caffeinated yet claustrophobic mood. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
There are more supernatural abilities on display here than in your average X Men comic, and there always seems to be a convenient power on hand to sav .. E Online
5.0
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4.0
Incredibly, the movie was made for just 2m but, thanks to the brilliant special effects, manages to be visually dazzling and totally gripping. Mirror
4.4
Night Watch is one of the greatest modern fantasy film ever made. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Im not sure what the hell I saw, but I wouldnt mind watching more of it. The Stranger
3.1
This inventive and well shot scene from Russian action thriller Night Watch is impressive and visually stunning. Christianity Today
3.0
Director/ co screenwriter Timur Bekmambetov has conjured up an fascinating premise with a solid internal logic and a suitably Slavic black humor sprin .. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Night Watch (Nochnoy Dozor) Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito Billed as the Russian Matrix, this muddled mess about the forces of ( .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
The visuals work just well enough to keep disbelief suspended enough to really get sucked in. Movie Crypt
1.9
What a rabid beast is Night Watch. What a pungent Russian fantasy horror cheeseathon. Chron
2.5
The twist at this first thirds conclusion so Greek that Sophocles is probably filing suit is poignant, morally ambitious and unrepenting. In a good wa .. Post Gazette
1.5
Though too many headstones are left unturned the incorporation of ancient folklore into the grimy ghoul hunting balances the Matrix esque choreography .. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
Instead its an enjoyable albeit bloody action flick thatll appeal to genre fans. Scifi Movie Page
1.9
When did vampire movies become so pretentious.Ive always believed that when done well a few open graves here, a few puncture wounds there youve got de .. Denver Post
4.0
If you believe a single word of the paragraph above, then do I have a movie for you.No, come to think of it, even if you dont appreciate Sellerss glor .. Ny Mag
2.0
Its frustrating, and clumsy, and to be honest pretty ugly. Yet theres something to it. Film Blather
3.8
We feel were watching an impressive feat accomplished under severe limitations, which is interesting, but maybe not quite impressive enough to eyes gr .. M Tv
4.5
Night Watch is a completely synthetic yet thoroughly original movie. Boston Phoenix
0.5
In the films most entertaining bit of sleight of hand, an errant screw travels from the hull of a flying airplane into the coffee cup of a woman down .. IGN Movies
2.0
Unfortunately, by Hollywood standards, Night Watch is about three Wookies and two Neos short of convincing. All the gobbledygook is in place, but the .. Detroit News
2.5
Bring extra napkins, cause this is one messy smorgasbord.As the first installment of a trilogy thats two thirds complete and breaking box office recor .. Seattle Times
1.0
The opening chapter of a promised trilogy (oh boy), its a convoluted FX smear where the subtitles display more animation than the images; a video game .. Cine Passion
3.0
Dare I even consider that perhaps this is all there is, and Bekmambetov doesnt have a blueprint for his trilogy Night Watch certainly hints at this po .. Film Jerk
3.0
In Night Watch, good and evil are not essences, they are choices exhibited through action. This makes for a smarter monster movie, and a more entertai .. Google
4.0
Night Watch is an epic along the lines of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Excalibur or The Matrix, but its the first of its kind for horror fans. Horror
2.5
...assaultive in the manner of the worst Hollywood action flicks... Suburban Chicago News
2.5
If the presentation of a movies subtitles is its strongest asset, then were in trouble.
3.0
The director knows how to give a certain self parochial sense to the story that helps oxygenate the delirious, labyrinthine and insane script, capable .. Fotogramas
3.1
Night Watch works better as a demo reel for the state of Russian effects work than as a first installment in an epic trilogy. Miami Herald
3.9
Theres an interesting, if derivative (unless they never had The Matrix and Blade in Russia), imagination at work here. Chud
3.8
Audiences who are hungering for something different and who want to be scared and thrilled should put Night Watch high on their must see list.
1.5
... director Timur Bekmambetov makes excellent use of CGI to portray the paranormal events but avoids the silly martial arts extravagance of the UNDER ..
4.5
When a screw from an airplane falls from the sky, into a building, through some vents and finally into a coffee mug, it doesnt look nearly as ridiculo .. Movie Views
4.5
Night Watch is an entertaining fantasy film, one that benefits from its Russian perspective while still feeling familiar enough for most fans of the g ..
2.5
Despite its epic framework, blaring rock music and record breaking box office success in Russia, its just another pedestrian vampire film. Sac Ticket
2.5
Its inconsistencies are puzzlingly obvious and they undermine much of the films illusion. F5 (Wichita, KS)
3.5
Consistently unique and inventive stuff a far cry from the clichd monsterfests that have plagued us for the past few years (yes, Van Helsing, Im talki .. Freeze Dried Movies
1.5
As a film on itself Nochnoy dozor is all set up and no pay off, but as the first instalment in a trilogy it shows enough promise to make us want to se .. european-films.net
4.5
If it all sounds silly, convoluted, and confusing, thats because it is silly, convoluted, and confusing. Its also a hell of a lot of fun. Baltimore City Paper
3.1
The film is fascinating albeit sluggish until the final reel. At that point, the vampire hunter hero makes a crucial decision at odds with everything ..
3.8
Although it doesnt have Kate Beckinsale, her guns ablazin, vamped out in the latest vampire slaying couture, Night Watch is vastly more fun than the s ..



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