Last Night (1998)
82%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 16 wins & 61 nominations total
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience endorse this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “What a waste of time and money. The acting was so bad, I thought I was watching a high school play. The plot was predictable and unoriginal, and the special effects were so cheesy, I couldn’t help but cringe. Save yourself the agony and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this cinematic offering proved to be a most egregious squandering of both temporal and monetary resources. The histrionic performances were so subpar as to evoke memories of amateur dramatics, the narrative was a trite and hackneyed affair, and the visual effects were so risible as to elicit not gasps of wonder, but rather guffaws of derision. I would advise any discerning cinephile to eschew this film with all due haste.”
New Review: “It is with great regret that I must report on the latest cinematic endeavor that has graced our screens. This film, which shall remain nameless, was a most execrable affair. The thespian performances were so lackluster as to make one question the very existence of thespianism itself. The narrative was a trite and hackneyed affair, so bereft of originality that it could have been written by a computer algorithm. And the visual effects, oh the visual effects! They were so preposterous as to make one wonder if the filmmakers had ever seen a real-life object before. In short, this film was a most lamentable waste of time and money, and I would advise any discerning viewer to avoid it like the plague.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Participant
Distributor
Lions Gate Films.
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Soho, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for bloody violence, sexual content, language, brief drug material and brief graphic nudity
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Eva Mendes, Guillaume Canet, Griffin Dunne, directed by Massy Tadjedin, written by Massy Tadjedin, genre: drama, romance, box office performance: $10,000, budget: $4,000,000, reviewed by Roger Ebert, produced by Nick Wechsler, MPAA rating: R, infidelity, relationships, temptation, trust, morality, New York City, one night stand, emotional, introspective, atmospheric, character-driven, ensemble cast, intimate, thought-provoking, philosophical, melancholic, bittersweet, poignant, complex, nuanced, subtle, raw, honest, authentic, powerful, gripping, captivating, engaging, moving, heartbreaking, romantic, passionate, sensual, dramatic, intense, suspenseful, mysterious, enigmatic
Worldwide gross: $22,957,625
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,968,867
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,625
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,722,886
US/Canada gross: $10,127,625
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,014,873
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,587
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,178,460
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $4,544,521
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,112
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $43,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $46,767,089
Production budget ranking: 842
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $25,184,077
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$46,982,299
ROI to date (est.): -65%
ROI ranking: 1,780
Stéphane Rousseau – Sébastien
Marie-Josée Croze – Nathalie
Marina Hands – Gaelle
Dorothée Berryman – Louise
Johanne-Marie Tremblay – Sister Constance Lazure
Denys Arcand – Director, Writer
Denise Robert – Producer
Daniel Louis – Producer
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
16 wins & 61 nominations total
Academy Awards
Plot
In acclaimed director Edgar Wright’s psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Keira Knightley’s first film role.
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