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Silent Night

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From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon) and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows parents Nell (Keira Knightley) and Simon (Matthew Goode) who have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times -- but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind's imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated.
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Spending time with these characters can be a lot to ask, but Silent Night peers into the abyss with admirable aplomb.

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Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (LAist) 12/21/2021
This is one of the darker Christmas movies I've ever seen, and I quite enjoyed it for a while. Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 12/11/2021
3/5
Silent Night has something to irk everyone. Still, viewers prepared to be patient will be rewarded. Go to Full Review
Tim Grierson Screen International 12/11/2021
Despite a game cast led by Keira Knightley, the film never snaps into sharp enough focus, ultimately blunting the story's barbs and bleak message. Go to Full Review
Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan) Women Write About Comics Aug 21
I was ready to dislike Silent Night during the first act but by the end of the film, I changed my mind entirely. I quite liked the characters and sympathised with their situation... If you go into this film with an open mind, you will enjoy the experience Go to Full Review
Michael Cook Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17
3.5/5
Silent Night definitely puts the “dark” in “dark comedy”. I’d even go so far as to say it’s pretty bleak at times – especially towards the end. However, writer/director Camille Griffin does an admirable job of balancing the competing tones. Go to Full Review
Jackson Weaver CBC News 10/16/2023
3.5/5
As one of the first true climate catastrophe comedies — it details a dinner party hours ahead of the apocalypse — there's little out there to compare [Silent Night] to. It's sure to keep you engaged — assuming you can laugh along to the end of the world. Go to Full Review
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Debby C @Debsdelight Dec 5 Dreadful movie - awful script, awful characters, dreadful plot. Can't believe anyone would want to be associated with it. Dark and depressing, one and a half hours of my life I can't get back. Avoid. See more Angelic _ Nov 30 This is by far the worst movie ever. There is absolutely no comedy and a horrific ending. Do not waste your time, by the end you will be utterly depressed. See more PERCY B Oct 17 It's beyond awful. Feeble attempt at witty repartee. Actually, calling it feeble is a gross understatement. Can't believe these actors agreed to be in this movie. They must have read the script first??? And yet still agreed!!! See more Steve B Sep 17 Stupid, illogical and pointless. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time on it. If you do, you'll regret it. Guaranteed. See more Robson C Aug 16 Nell e Simon fazem os preparativos para uma festa de Natal, onde os seus amigos vão se reunir com eles e sua família. Porém, percebe-se que há algo mais no ar. O filme se inicia como todo filme onde haverá uma reunião de pessoas em um lugar distante. Nós vemos os amigos vindo, enquanto Nell, Simon e os seus filhos se desdobram para que tudo esteja perfeito, mas atitudes estranhas nos levam a achar que haverá algo mais. E há: uma espécie de nuvem tóxica avança por toda Inglaterra, causando mortes dolorosas. A solução proposta pelo governo: uma pílula que matará quem a tomar de uma maneira mais humana. O filme muda de tom várias vezes, quando mais conhecemos o que está acontecendo. Assim, há elementos de comédia naquele tom que os ingleses sabem fazer bem entre a sátira e a ironia. Há elementos de terror e suspense por causa das atitudes estranhas de todos. E, por fim, até drama, com os personagens tentando colocar as questões de uma vida em pratos limpos. Os personagens são mais retratos do que um desenvolvimento. Os grandes destaques do elenco são a Kiera Knightley, como Nell, em um equilíbrio fino entre a loucura e a normalidade, e Roman Griffin Davis, como Art, que faz o papel do contestador e não aceita a solução proposta pelo governo. A ironia e ar de fim dos tempos torna o texto e a direção bem sutis. O filme demora a pegar, os personagens não conquistam a simpatia do público, mas te leva a pensar em vários temas adotados pela produção. See more Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Jul 22 I thought this movie was pretty good with a twist as well See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon) and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows parents Nell (Keira Knightley) and Simon (Matthew Goode) who have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times -- but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind's imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated.
Director
Camille Griffin
Producer
Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter
Camille Griffin
Distributor
RLJE Films
Production Co
Marv Films
Genre
Horror, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 3, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 3, 2021
Runtime
1h 32m
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