Overnight

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Overnight

R

Released Nov 5, 2004

1h 55m

Documentary

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This documentary follows Troy Duffy, a brash, foul-mouthed bartender whose screenplay for an action film called "Boondock Saints" scores him a generous contract to write and direct the film for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax Studios. Duffy's band, the Brood, is also in the midst of signing a contract with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's fiery manner is instrumental to his success, but when the deals go sour, no one seems safe from his explosive temper.

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Critics Consensus

This absorbing but wince-inducing documentary is a cautionary tale about the costs of hubris in the world of indie film.

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

Tony Montana and Mark Brian Smith's acidic, vitriolic takedown of Duffy boasts the abrasive intensity of a migraine headache and the depth and scope of a bona fide American tragedy.

May 10, 2008

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David Fear

Time Out

A portrait of Hollywood hubris extraordinaire.

Aug 16, 2007

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

[An] unflinching depiction of a would-be Tarantino turning himself into chopped liver.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 2007

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Miles Fielder

The List

There's an element of revenge in it, with the filmmakers editing their footage in a way that highlights Duffy's bad behavior -- but, for the most part, their subject sinks himself.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 25, 2019

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Miami Herald

Rated: 1/4

Apr 20, 2012

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Jarrod Walker

FilmFocus

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2008

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Geke g

The real arthouse film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Audience Member

A great documentary touching on the subject of indie filmmaking and its hubris!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Bulgantamir B

The director's skills are good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/24

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Munkhjargal A

this documentary follows Troy Duffy, a bartender who was given a generous contract by the director. Duffy's band The Brood are also in the process of signing with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's frenzy plays a key role in his success, but no one is safe from his explosive temper when a deal goes awry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Bahad j

The idea behind this movie moved me a lot, but it was a movie with really satisfying expectations.wow best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

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Audience Member

While The Boondock Saints is blatant piece of unwatchable Tarantino poaching, Overnight is the train derailment that you can't take your eyes off. An absolute lesson session in what NOT to do in life. EVER.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/21

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Synopsis

This documentary follows Troy Duffy, a brash, foul-mouthed bartender whose screenplay for an action film called "Boondock Saints" scores him a generous contract to write and direct the film for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax Studios. Duffy's band, the Brood, is also in the midst of signing a contract with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's fiery manner is instrumental to his success, but when the deals go sour, no one seems safe from his explosive temper.

Director: Mark Brian Smith, Tony Montana
Producer: Mark Brian Smith, Tony Montana
Distributor: ThinkFilm
Production Co: Black & White Productions
Rating: R (Pervasive Strong Language|Some Nudity|Sexual References)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 5, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 55m

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