Review of Opening Night (1933) by Nikolas G — 06 Feb 2008

John Cassavetes and few of his favorite actors are enough.

This review of Opening Night (1933) was written by Nikolas G on 06 Feb 2008.

Opening Night has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Oct 2012

The beauty of Cassavetes style: Body talks…

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By Erik B (368) on 25 Mar 2014

This was one of the longest two and a half hours of my life... I mean that in a good way…

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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 Christopher T (409) on 26 Mar 2010

Had to revisit this tonight. One of five films that Cassavetes financed himself. So personal, and completely conscious…

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By Andy J (115) on 14 Aug 2008

Probably the best movie about Theatre ever. Gena Rowlands gives another performance for the books…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 08 Jan 2010

So this is basically three movies in one, but all the parts work so well because the entire thing is anchored by another stellar performance…

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By Eberhardt V (3) on 30 May 2011

A dazzling Gina Rowlands, this fiercely personal Cassavetes comes from an era when American cinema was directed to a thinking audience. What a treat…

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By Jake P (1,308) on 21 Apr 2012

John Cassavetes & Gena Rowlands as the actors are pure perfection. John Cassavetes as the director is just as perfect…

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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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