Review of Opening Night (1933) by Tim S — 03 Apr 2009

Cassavetes' alarmingly volatile reflexivity.

This review of Opening Night (1933) was written by Tim S on 03 Apr 2009.

Opening Night has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Julie F (137) on 02 Feb 2009

This was a fabulous retelling of All About Eve ala Cassavetes with a touch of madness…

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By Douglas Pratt (121) for DVDLaser (97) on 10 Aug 2008

The unpredictability of Rowlands' character brings one surprise after another to the narrative as the other characters scramble to accommodate…

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By Steven B (910) on 01 Nov 2008

Few films have ever grasped emotion and intrigue at the same time. This film knows exactly what its doing and pulls you in deep…

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By Irvin C (321) on 08 Mar 2009

This is probably one of if not the best films about the theater…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Oct 2012

The beauty of Cassavetes style: Body talks…

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By Jonathan H (1,173) on 12 Jan 2013

It was once suggested by Pauline Kael, never a fan, that Cassavetes thought not like a director, but like an actor…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 10 Sep 2008

Intriguing but enigmatic backstage theater melodrama with shades of All About Eve…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 02 Nov 2013

A magical cinematic work of art. No more need be said. Just see it. Experience it. Pure magic…

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By Richard Brody (868) for New Yorker (1,403) on 04 Jul 2016

Cassavetes's most cleverly constructed film is also a definitive lesson in the death-defying, all-consuming art of acting, proof of a madness…

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By Lane W (64) on 28 Dec 2008

Cassavetes' film is so unique, so refreshing, so perfect that there isn't much to say about it, other than to heartily recommend it…

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