“GONE
IN THE NIGHT”
MOVIE
REVIEW
"Gone
in the Night" directed by Eli Horowitz is an American thriller from a screenplay
written by Horowitz and Matthew Derby. It stars Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney,
John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague, and Brianne DeJu. The plot revolves around
Kath and Max deciding to spend the night in a secluded cabin in the redwoods
away from the hustle and bustle of city life. To their surprise, another couple
is already staying in the cabin despite a formal reservation. When Max
mysteriously disappears from the cabin, Kath begins an investigation to find
out what happened to him.
The
film follows Kath, the protagonist of Gone in the Night, a divorced flower
seller. She is dating the much younger Max, who was previously her student. The
two decide to take a vacation from the hustle and bustle of the city by
spending a night at a cabin in the redwoods. On reaching the room, they realize
that it has already been taken by another couple. With nowhere else to go,
Greta allows Kath and Max to share the cottage until the next morning. But when
Max and Grete disappear the next morning, Cath is driven mad by the desire to
find out what happened to them. Barlow, the owner of the cabin, helps her in her
quest to find the truth.
While
the basic idea is great, other aspects of the filmmaking support it poorly.
Obvious gaps in the script are the main culprit that robs people of what could
have been a great thriller. The film is labeled as a thriller but lacks
excitement. When Max goes missing in the movie, you're just as curious as
Winona Ryder's character, trying multiple permutations and combinations to
figure out what happened to him. But, in the end, it's a bit counterproductive.
Winona
Ryder and Dermot Mulroney are admirable in their parts, but their efforts are
undermined by an uninteresting story. In retrospect, one has to wonder what
made Winona make this film with such a lackluster climax. With just a handful
of characters, the authors have all the ingredients for an amazing thriller,
but the ending is sure to leave you speechless. I wish someone had something to
say about the ending of this mystery thriller, but what can be said here is
beyond your imagination. If only the climax was more 'real' and 'authentic'.
After
Max's kidnapping, no one understands why Barlow, played by Dermot Mulroney,
decides to step into the situation and help Kath. This part of the picture is
incomprehensible, and the worst part is that it somehow hangs on it. The only thing
is, 'Gone in the Night' has a good idea that's ruined by its lackluster finale.
The movie keeps you interested for the most part, but the end leaves you scratching
your head and wondering what you just saw!
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