One of the major challenges of Netflix Instant is navigating their suggestions...it is ridiculous. Sometimes they suggest hidden treasures that I watch 40 times but other times they suggest the most random, uninteresting films. This blog will be devoted to helping you sort through the never-ending instant suggestions. I will guide you to the best of them, starting with Last Night.
Last Night, written and directed by Massy Tradjedin, is available on Netflix Instant right now. YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS. I have seen many an indie flick in my day and this one is one of the best. Tradjedin is an Iranian director and this film is her directorial debut.
Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington play a young married couple (Joanna and Michael Reed) who are both given the opportunity to be unfaithful while spending a night apart. Joanna is reacquainted with Alex, her ex, played by Guillame Canet while Michael is out of town on a business trip with Laura, played by Eva Mendes.
Seriously, who would even consider cheating on either of these beautiful people? But then again, their tempters are equally attractive.
The narrative of this film is beautiful. It is told in a mostly linear way, but throughout the movie, it cuts to Joanna and Michael, respectively, looking out of a cab. This adds a level of depth to the story that we don't get in a lot of mainstream films.
THE ACTING Y'ALL. Keira Knightley is very underrated, in my humble opinion. She does not get enough credit for the work she does. The scene where she accuses Michael of cheating on her with Laura...amazing.
I give this film 5 stars: I loved it.
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