The Overnight

  • 2015


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82 % Certified Fresh
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 83
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.5
The pleasure of the movie lies in the way it both rewards and subverts expectations, delivering on the risqu possibilities of its premise while also c .. Av Club
3.5
The pleasure of the movie lies in the way it both rewards and subverts expectations, delivering on the risque possibilities of its premise while also .. Av Club
4.5
Its a sex comedy for people who dont like sex comedies and a tale of married life for people who cant stand watching movies about married life. We Got This Covered
4.0
The film is far more unsettling and sincere than your average comedy, but it also never neglects its more humorous aspects, leading to a moviegoing ex .. We Got This Covered
2.0
In the end, the preordained menage a quatre that culminates the evenings funny games titillates neither mentally nor erotically.Without any such catha .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
A silly look at male insecurity in all its shapes and sizes, Patrick Brices throwaway sex comedy is predicated on the idea that a marriage is a lot li .. Time Out
3.5
The actors manage to show crack comic timing while looking as if theyre groping along blindly a high compliment for psychodrama.Scott is near poetic i .. Vulture
4.0
Its also hilarious, though more often than not youll find that youre laughing either to mask or dispel your own self consciousness. Paste Magazine
3.8
Brice steadily ratchets up the tension and keeps us guessing as to what everyones true intentions are. Rogerebert
3.0
These sudden bursts of comic recoil kick the film back to a more prudish place than it intends. Telegraph
4.0
The actors are fully committed, collectively bringing charm, hilarity, and heart to a smart script. The Young Folks
3.0
But it keeps us invested by leaving its characters primarily Adam Scott on a dangling hook. Cinema Blend
3.0
All the actors are game.Both men are naked, perhaps more than youd wish, with prosthetics drastically enhancing, or minimizing, their charms. Ny Daily News
4.0
Its a really fun film and an absolute must see for any fans of the actors involved. JoBlo
4.4
The line like every bit of dialogue Schwartzman has ever delivered, from Rushmore to Listen Up Philip is said with a straight face and without any sen .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
But at just an hour and a quarter, it feels not just short but undernourished. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Though an accomplished farce, The Overnight is most interesting when confronting its genuine emotional stakes, as in a dead serious bathroom argument .. Village Voice
3.1
The hat shouldve tipped them.The not quite hip/Orthodox Jewish diamond merchant hat. Rogers Movie Nation
4.2
What could be a gauzy drag featuring busy performances is instead absolutely hilarious, winningly acted, and surprisingly wise about the needs of mari .. Blu Ray
3.5
But the real gem here is, a fine debut feature by Australian writer director Josh Lawson in which five young couples wrestle with their perverse impul .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Who hasnt caught a glimpse of some unknown emotion on the face of a lover or spouse and thought that youre the cause of it.Who hasnt felt certain that .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Ni .. The Times
2.5
Writer director Patrick Brice squeezes some nervous laughter out of the premise, but The Overnight is more naughty than funny, and it pulls back from .. News Review
3.0
But the movie really belongs to the weirdly adorable Schwartzman, who literally lets it all hang out as the absurdly well endowed Kurt. Radio Times
4.0
The film is well played by its leads, who bring out the comic and vulnerable sides of their characters without making them seem too creepy or self obs .. Independent
3.8
Indecently hot and hilarious sex comedies are so rare these days that you can forgive The Overnight its few dull patches. Rolling Stone
2.5
Taking place from sunset to sunrise, Brices script boasts a few surprises, but this is essentially a highly competent film about boring peoples boring .. The Wrap
2.5
It may be slightly more explicit, but at its heart this is an old fashioned tease, all come on and no payoff. Film Journal
3.0
Its silly but diverting, and the fact that none of the characters is really believable is not a problem.Theres a gag about the sex lives of couples wi .. The Guardian
3.0
Brices movie is at its best when making the audience feel as awkward as its characters, leaving us as uncertain as them how to react to the displays o .. The Guardian
3.5
Some bits are funnier than others, some more interesting than others. Az Central
4.0
But what keeps the movie together, what prevents it from being a laughable showcase of risque acts for the mere sake of showing them, is its emotional .. Npr
4.4
Scott switches between touching sensitivity and embarrassingly funny discomfort. Star Tribune
3.5
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa R runtime 79 minutes Limited Release Date 06/19/15 performer Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman .. Ew
4.0
(You wont miss much on that level if you wait to watch it at home but this is one of those movies where surfing the shifting tides of the audience is .. Salon
3.0
Patrick Brices follow up to his found footage horror debut Creep forces its audience and central duo through a gauntlet of sometimes spectacular excru .. Flim List
4.0
Excruciatingly hilarious and hilariously excruciating. The merkin scene will live with you forever. Empire
1.5
The outsized exertions of a terrific cast cant bring this callow sex comedy, written and directed by Patrick Brice, to life. New Yorker
2.5
Yet the films Bunuelian potential for harpooning the bourgeoisie is quickly dashed in favor of mumblecore antics, with improv heavy sequences and rath .. Slant Magazine
4.0
Quick paced, quippy dialogue aims for screwball sass and sizzle, but doesnt quite hit the mark.Other attempts at humor are no more successful. Slant Magazine
3.1
A modest, reed thin slice of contemporary Los Angeles life, this often ribald, ultimately thoughtful comedy of social and sexual manners may not aim p .. Washington Post
2.5
By the time Charlottes hand is sliding across Alexs knee, it feels as if Mr. Brice is less interested in any larger social ideas than in a face off be .. The New York Times
3.5
Much of the fun is to see just how far Brice will up the ante and instead of a Cheap Thrills esque situation each new encounter may get weirder, but i .. The Film Stage
3.1
It says something that the films most shamelessly ridiculous scene is also its funniest. Boston Globe
3.8
Patrick Brice and his talented cast bring together a well made tale about human nature. Reeling Reviews
3.8
Either way, I was fine, and youll be, too.The Overnight is a funny, modern movie about boring, ancient anxieties. Uproxx
4.0
Oddly, this isnt a sexy movie in the least, for all its bold and very welcome frankness. Flickfilosopher
2.0
An impressive quartet of actors do their best with limited material. The Irish Times
3.8
The film is also hysterically funny, but it manages to ride the line between total broad, bawdy humor and real heartfelt vulnerability. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
The early parts of the story rely a little too heavily on unpleasant cringe humor, but as the characters open up to each other, Brice more effectively .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
The films brevity makes it easily digestible but theres an underlying sense of frustration dissatisfaction that the characters arent fleshed out bette .. ReelViews
3.5
What keeps The Overnight cooking is the cast, and as an acting exercise, it offers plenty of fun. Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) have recently moved from Seattle to L.A. for Emilys job; Alex is a stay at home dad to their toddler, R .. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Soon enough its skinny dipping, not so skinny dipping and naked dancing by the pool. Detroit News
3.0
Barely hitting 70 minutes before the credit crawl, this comedy successfully achieves a climax of its own that is equal parts exciting and frustrating. Variety
3.8
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4.4
The brilliance of The Overnight is that, despite its raunchy R rated premise, it refuses to simply be a dumb comedy. Aisle Seat
3.1
But Lawsons feature film debut is much more, darkly funny, occasionally poignant and teeming with the unexpected. The Star
3.5
The laughs stop about halfway through, and the 79 minute running time feels about right. Oregon Live
3.2
Movies about swinging havent changed much since Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice got cold feet in bed together, way back in 69.From The Ice Storms key party .. Tamp A Bay
4.0
An unpredictably weird and delightful sex comedy, The Overnight has a sly take on contemporary coupledom. New York Post
4.0
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4.3
At times it feels naturalistic, but it occasionally veers into surreal territories. Ar Kansas Online
5.0
But youre not going to find another film this summer that keeps surprising you the way this one does. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
The movie is a weird and darkly comedic exploration of an all night parental playdate in which marital boredom, sexual dissatisfaction and fidelity ar .. Patriot Ledger
3.5
Its an unusual but effective mix of outrageousness and sincerity, in which the four anxious revelers function both as broad caricatures and as real, c .. The Dissolve
4.0
Discerning adult audiences looking for an adventurous grown up comedy should pack it in for The Overnight. Dead Line
4.0
A sometimes dirty comedy that sincerely and wittily explores the anxieties that involve adopting genuinely progressive lifestyle choices. Metro New York
3.5
Brice has got a real knack for crafting characters and mood that are clearly leading you somewhere, without tipping exactly where. Flavor Wire
3.8
Overnight cuts to the comic core of social anxiety, meeting new friends hello Adam Scott and Taylor Schilling play a couple of L.A. transplants in the .. Daily Herald
3.1
Adam Scott relentlessly attempts to bring a sensitivity to Alex, but Brices script never fully allows him to explore something new. Awards Circuit
2.0
Dave revels in his freedom to see obscure foreign films while Alonso reviews new indies that he already saw at film festivals.And they both enjoyed th .. Bitly
2.8
The cast, however, is totally game for the films over the top escapades, and carry this R rated comedy. Under The Radar Mag
4.4
Still, this only slightly undermines what is otherwise a refreshingly rule breaking and thoroughly entertaining comedy that bends sexual norms with gu .. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
Luckily the ensemble holds the material together credibly with naturalistic performances. Or Lando Weekly
3.1
Brices screenplay, clever and occasionally funny and sometimes even shocking across the films first hour, cant quite bring the picture home, with the .. National Post
4.0
The principal joy here is the superlative interaction between the four main players as secrets and lies are drunkenly teased out and more basically Sc .. Sky
3.0
This story of an evenings escalating entertainment is part comedy, part drama.Many of the situations are played often successfully for laughs, but at .. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.0
The performances here are truly fearless and engaging, with Schwartzman and Scott in particular in high gear. Toronto Sun
3.5
And for the most part the fun side carries the film, but its the serious stuff that ultimately makes the movie worth watching. Daily Film Fix
2.5
Ive seen a lot of comedies that take place during a suburban house party, but Im pretty sure The Overnight is the first one that features its two male .. Fw Weekly
3.8
Tension builds to delightful comedic effect, and the cast is ideally suited for the material. Its more than prosthetic penises. Columbus Alive
2.5
Though it feels more scripted than the typical mumblecore fare, that style of naturalistic, in the moment intimacy that the genre thrives on doesnt al .. Blog Bullz Eye
4.0
Brice understands the basic weirdness of getting to know people how ambiguity can be tense, funny, frisky, and touching, sometimes all at once. Sf Weekly
3.8
Schilling is the sensible one and Godreche has fun playing up Charlottes desperation.The real star of the show is Schwartzman, long since established .. Am Ny
3.1
Godreche gets the least screen time but proves edgily adroit in scenes of dark comedy cum eros. Cambridge Day
3.5
The films tone is casually intimate (though barely cinematic) and its cast is both funny and appealing. Metro Times
3.1
The Overnight is not, by any means, for everyone, what with its adult themes and sexual scenarios, but its clever and well acted, and even a bit insig .. Ut Sandiego
2.5
The first half hour of all this is fairly enjoyable, with Scott and Schilling sweetly likable and Schwartzman very funny as a blissfully superior know .. Seattle Times
5.0
So figuring out what the heart of the story was and which pieces of the book best supported my intentions with it was a process of paring away. Huffing Ton Post
3.1
But for a movie that occasionally combines clever and kinky in pleasing ways, it leaves us with an illogical, yet still nagging sense of been there, d .. Daily News
4.5
But what makes it even more enjoyable is the fact that its perfectly measured alongside honest insights on intimacy, body issues, sexuality, monogamy, .. Junkee
3.5
There is a price to be paid for examining ones own state of mind and the prejudices built in through years of American upbringing.An amazing lack of j .. Monsters And Critics
4.0
That said, if you can bear it, this hipster horror film of creeping social dread is utterly hilarious. Gq Magazine
3.8
But the extremes involved in this study of sexuality in long term relationships dont mostly feel like groan inducing inevitabilities for a story about .. Trib
3.8
Even if you think you know where this foursome is going, The Overnight has some twists and kinks that may surprise you. Madison Movie
4.4
Writer/director Patrick Brice has made a wacky, witty and very funny sex romp. Ny 1
3.8
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