Review of As Night Comes (2014) by Steven R — 11 Dec 2014
Just returned from a distributor screening of Richard Zelniker and Chris Monte's new film: As Night Comes.
Disturbing, uncomfortable, and uplifting all at the same time. A great young cast and more odd-pov, disjointed, and compelling images than I've seen in one film in a long time. Some of the play with light is simultaneously fascinating, scary, and symbolic. It's like a live rendition of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.
The production values on the film are awesome! It looks more like a 20 million dollar film than a film made for what I know it was made for. (Much of that look reflects Chris Monte's influence.).
Here's hoping someone picks this up so that others can enjoy it too. The last time I had a similar feeling about a pre-release showing was a few years ago,,, and the film was Gods and Monsters. I left that one thinking "too bad it doesn't have distribution and we are the only audience that will see it" too. Hope Chris and Richard's does just as well!
This review of As Night Comes (2014) was written by Steven R on 11 Dec 2014.
As Night Comes has generally received mixed reviews.
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