I remember seeing a trailer for That Night in theatres and thinking that it didn't look particularly interesting. I was wrong. Ten years after its release I finally watched it because of the young actress it introduced, Eliza Dushku. If I had any doubts about her ability to act, this quashed them.
Yes, I'm a fangirl. I'm also the first to say most of Eliza's movies are mediocre at best, though she always gives her all to each role. This one is incredible.
That Night deals with the familiar theme of not fitting in but does it with characters that are flawed and occasionally just a little creepy. It takes the viewer back to a simpler time, when family values were more than just a politician's catchphrase, and it deals with some very up-to-date issues as it does. The characters are well thought out and very believable, and easy to identify with. It's a good family film for those with older kids - there is a fair amount of sex hinted at.
In short, That Night is definitely worth the watch. :)
Yes, I'm a fangirl. I'm also the first to say most of Eliza's movies are mediocre at best, though she always gives her all to each role. This one is incredible.
That Night deals with the familiar theme of not fitting in but does it with characters that are flawed and occasionally just a little creepy. It takes the viewer back to a simpler time, when family values were more than just a politician's catchphrase, and it deals with some very up-to-date issues as it does. The characters are well thought out and very believable, and easy to identify with. It's a good family film for those with older kids - there is a fair amount of sex hinted at.
In short, That Night is definitely worth the watch. :)